Otis Jackson Jr. (born October 24, 1973), known professionally as Madlib, i… Read Full Bio ↴Otis Jackson Jr. (born October 24, 1973), known professionally as Madlib, is an American DJ, music producer, multi-instrumentalist, and rapper. One of the most prolific and critically acclaimed hip-hop producers of the 2000s, he is widely known for his collaborations with MF DOOM (as Madvillain), J Dilla (as Jaylib), and Freddie Gibbs (as MadGibbs). Madlib has described himself as a "DJ first, producer second, and MC last."
Madlib was born in Oxnard, California to musician parents Otis Jackson, Sr. and Dora Sinesca Jackson. He sampled his first song at 11 years old, sourced from his father's collection. His younger brother is the producer and rapper Michael "Oh No" Jackson. His uncle is the jazz trumpeter Jon Faddis. He was raised in Oxnard, where he began his music career.
During an interview on Chrome Children, Madlib stated that his most significant musical influences include Miles Davis, Sun Ra, and David Axelrod. Some of his hip-hop influences are Large Professor, Marley Marl, Paul C, DJ Pooh, and Dr. Dre.
Madlib was born in Oxnard, California to musician parents Otis Jackson, Sr. and Dora Sinesca Jackson. He sampled his first song at 11 years old, sourced from his father's collection. His younger brother is the producer and rapper Michael "Oh No" Jackson. His uncle is the jazz trumpeter Jon Faddis. He was raised in Oxnard, where he began his music career.
During an interview on Chrome Children, Madlib stated that his most significant musical influences include Miles Davis, Sun Ra, and David Axelrod. Some of his hip-hop influences are Large Professor, Marley Marl, Paul C, DJ Pooh, and Dr. Dre.
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Bad Neighbor Instrumentals
Madlib Lyrics
Birds Word up, true pimp Rock ice that don't drip Too nice, but…
Burgundy Whip It was a burgundy whip And it was something to see He…
Drive In Uh, yeah, yeah Backseat of my Jeep, I swing a episode Young…
Finer Things It's about 12 o'clock She say she want the finest things Sh…
Get Money Yeah, bling bling, money machine 50's under my pillow to hav…
Knock Knock I'm right outside your crib Yo I'mma come through Send me yo…
Peroxide Yo, car's white (?) for the gucci Monica Bellucci with the…
Serving Ay yo, servin' S-Servin' S-Servin' Ay yo, whether it's not …
The Buzz Can you feel the buzz? Feel it baby, love Look, yeah she…
The Strip That's my space to park, yeah And from the tip i've…
The Stroll She want a million dollars Bet she can get it with…