Beat Konducta Vol. 3-4: In India

Madlib

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 28, 2007)
• Original Release Date: August 28, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Stones Throw
• ASIN: B000RZOQXK
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #114,801 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Madlib is recognized as one of the most creative and diverse producers in today's hip hop and indie music scene. His own work, under a variety of names and collaborations, ranges from hip hop to funk, electronic jazz and broken beat. He has ben tapped for production work by hip hop luminaries Ghostface Killah and Talib Kweli in recent months.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE THIS, December 25, 2007

By	Kenneth M. Goodman (Cleveland, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Just wanted to say that I LOVE THIS CD. Ordinarily, the presence of any vocals at all tend to ruin instrumental CDs for me...but in this case, the presence of some vocals here and there do not detract from the excellence of these mystical dub-like beats. The snippiets of "Baliwood" Indian movie music only spice things up in a good, exotic way. My favorite track is Track 2. Man, that's one powerfully mystical beat...but the whole CD is very good.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Worth Your Hard-Earned Rupees..., September 11, 2007

By	John Charles Coutavas - See all my reviews

Another solid release from Mr. Otis Jackson, Jr...the man keeps impressing. I cannot help but laugh when I hear all the laudatory remarks about Kanye West - speeding up old soul tracks and sampling Daft Punk qualifies as groundbreaking these days...how tragic.

What makes this release all the more impressive, apart from its infectious beats, is its concept. Can you name anyone else in the rap, hip-hop, whatever you want to call it game that has released a concept album? I cannot (off the top of my head at 9 in the morning). Beat Konducta Vol. 3-4: In India is essentially 34 instrumental tracks using music/vocals/speaking parts from Indian cinema. It may sound strange at first, but please give it a chance. I was less than satisfied at first listen but the more I listened, the more I enjoyed. As with all of Madlib's releases, one must be attentive, as if listening to Bach or Bill Evans, to truly appreciate its genius.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Madlib Does It Again!!!, September 27, 2007

By	Joseph Coppola (Saint Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I preordered the day before the release, 2 days later it was in the box waitin for me !! I was as amped to check this modern day collage of beats, and soundscapes as much as the first Beat Konducta LP!!! They both are a must for any Instru"mental" fan out there! If you havent yet got a copy I highly recommend it to any serious hip-hop fan!

DJ Optimo Joe @ STL