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Beat Konducta Vol. 5 & 6: Tribute to Dilla (CD)
Madlib’s Beat Konducta Vol. 5 & 6 is a deeply personal instrumental tribute to J Dilla, co‑credited with turntablist J. Rocc. Released in 2009, the double-volume album—known as the Dil Cosby Suite (Vol. 5) and Dil Withers Suite (Vol. 6)—comprises 42 tracks of brief, atmospheric sketches built from soul, jazz, funk samples, field recordings, and cinematic sound bites. The music unfolds like a non‑linear film, each piece evoking memory, melancholy, or subtle humor.
Madlib and J. Rocc channel Dilla’s influence—particularly his mastery of chopped vocal hooks, head-nodding rhythms, and bass‑heavy groove—without imitation. Instead the album feels like a sonic diary: fragmentary beats, offbeat textures (“Dillalade Ride,” “The Electric Zone,” “Full Figure Pockets”), and sparsely placed skits that highlight their creative rapport. The project occupies a space between reverent homage and autonomous expression, fusing experimental beatmaking with emotional resonance. A landmark in beat‑scene culture, it stands as one of Madlib’s most ambitious and immersive explorations of instrumental hip hop.
Format CD
Label Stones Throw Records
Catalogue # STH2205
Release date 2009
Shrink Wrapped Yes
Shrink Wrapped Yes
Condition New
Musical Origin USA
$27.00 AUD
Availability: In stock
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