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This book celebrates Madvillainy as a representation of two genius musical minds melding to form one revered supervillain. A product of circumstance, the album came together soon after MF DOOM's resurgence and Madlib's reluctant return from avant-garde jazz to hip-hop. Written from the alternating perspectives of three fake music journalist superheroes-featuring interviews with Wildchild, M.E.D., Walasia, Daedalus, Stones Throw execs, and many other real individuals involved with the album's creation-this book blends fiction and non-fiction to celebrate Madvillainy not just as an album, but as a folkloric artifact. It is one specific retelling of a story which, like Madvillain's music, continues to spawn infinite legends.

Madvillains Madvillainy (33 1/3) by Will Hagle

In Madvillains Madvillainy (33 1/3), Will Hagle dissects the groundbreaking hip hop album Madvillainy by MF Doom and Madlib. Released in 2004, Madvillainy is considered one of the most influential and acclaimed hip hop albums of all time. Hagle's book provides a comprehensive analysis of the album's music, lyrics, and production, as well as its cultural and historical context.

Hagle begins by discussing the unique collaboration between MF Doom and Madlib. MF Doom was a highly skilled rapper with a distinctive, off-kilter flow, while Madlib was a producer known for his innovative and eclectic beats. The two artists came together to create an album that was unlike anything else in hip hop at the time.

Hagle then goes on to analyze the album's individual tracks. He discusses the complex wordplay and intricate rhyme schemes of MF Doom's lyrics, as well as the innovative and often psychedelic production of Madlib. He also explores the album's themes of identity, duality, and the nature of reality.

In addition to his analysis of the music, Hagle also discusses the album's cultural and historical context. He explores the rise of independent hip hop in the early 2000s, as well as the impact of the internet on the music industry. He also discusses the album's legacy, and its influence on subsequent generations of hip hop artists.

Madvillains Madvillainy (33 1/3) is a must-read for fans of hip hop music and anyone interested in the creative process behind one of the most acclaimed albums of all time.