I used to memorize music when I was real young. Schoolwork, not so much. But music I could remember. — Madlib Copy Share Image
The equipment doesn't matter, it's the vibe you put into it. If the music sounds good, music sounds good. — Madlib Copy Share Image
I do a few shows every year, but I'm mostly at home, making music. Day and night. — Madlib Copy Share Image
My family brainwashed me, like I'm brainwashing my children. They brainwashed me with good taste. — Madlib Copy Share Image
At one point, I took a year off just to listen to music and really digest it. I listened to everything you could imagine. — Madlib Copy Share Image
Sometimes I will slow down the beat for one bar on purpose, just to see if the rapper can adapt his flow and stay… — Madlib Copy Share Image
I search for records that I've found on YouTube. If I can't get the record it doesn't matter to me, I'll bump the YouTube… — Madlib Copy Share Image
Prince Paul's one of my teachers. He's always been one of my main inspirations as far as interludes go and getting a little quirky… — Madlib Copy Share Image
I think a lot of guys are influenced by 'Pinata.' I fathered a lot of styles off that album. — Madlib Copy Share Image
