Beat Konducta is an 8-album series released by hip hop musician Madlib. "Beat Konducta" is also an alias which Madlib uses. The series began officially in 2006 with the release of Beat Konducta Vol 1-2: Movie Scenes. The album was stylistically a companion to (James Yancey) J Dilla's Donuts, which was released the month before, 3 days prior to Yancey's death. He has since followed with Beat Konducta Vol 3-4: Beat Konducta in India in 2007 and Beat Konducta Vol. 5-6: A Tribute to...(Dil Cosby and Dil Withers Suite) in 2008, which is a tribute to Yancey. Although the 2010 release Beat Konducta in Africa is an installment of the Madlib Medicine Show series, it is also considered a part of the Beat Konducta series.

Volume 0

Beat Konducta Vol. 0: Earth Sounds
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Studio album by
Madlib
Released2001
GenreInstrumental hip hop, remix, hip hop
LabelStones Throw
ProducerThe Loopdigga
Madlib chronology
Angles Without Edges
(2001) 		Beat Konducta Vol. 0: Earth Sounds
(2001) 		Blunted in the Bomb Shelter
(2002)

Beat Konducta Vol. 0: Earth Sounds or commonly known as Beat Conductor and Earth Sounds is the prequel project to the Beat Konducta instrumental albums by hip hop producer Madlib. Recorded sometime around 1994 to 1996, these tracks were released on Stones Throw Records in 2001. This album was released in the format of two 7-inch EPs. It was also produced by Madlib under the alias of "The Loopdigga."

Track List

  1. "Earth Sounds"
  2. "Conducted Rhythms"
  3. "Collie And Beer"
  1. "Breaks of Meditate Pt. 1"
  2. "Elements of Mr. Crabfeather"
  3. "Blades"
  1. "Pike's Strike" (featuring Yesterdays New Quintet)
  2. "Chops & Thangs"
  3. "Lost Lust"
  4. "Drama Scene #4"
  1. "Ashby Road"
  2. "Soul Sonata"
  3. "Mindtouch" (featuring Yesterdays New Quintet)

Samples

  1. "Conducted Rhythms" contains samples of "Basketball Throwdown" by Cold Crush Brothers

Volumes 1-2

Beat Konducta Vol 1-2: Movie Scenes
Studio album by
Madlib
ReleasedMarch 21, 2006
GenreHip hop, Instrumental hip hop
Length59:19
LabelStones Throw Records
ProducerMadlib
Madlib chronology
The Funky Side of Life
(2005) 		Beat Konducta Vol 1-2: Movie Scenes
(2006) 		Liberation
(2007)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
HipHopDX.com[2]
Okayplayer[3]
Pitchfork Media[4]

Beat Konducta Vol 1-2: Movie Scenes is an instrumental album by Madlib, an American hip hop musician signed to Stones Throw Records. The album, entirely produced by Madlib under the alias of the Beat Konducta, is meant to be a soundtrack to a nonexistent movie in Madlib's imagination. The album boasts an extensive use of 1970s soul samples, but there are also hints of various soundtracks, rock and funk.

Track listing

Volume 1
  1. "The Comeback (Madlib)"
  2. "The Payback (Gotta)"
  3. "Face the Sun (Africa)"
  4. "Open (Space)"
  5. "Tape Hiss (Dirty)"
  6. "Sir Bang (Bounce)"
  7. "Third Ear (More)"
  8. "Stax (Strings)"
  9. "Electric Company (Voltage-Watts)"
  10. "Left on Silverlake (Ride)"
  11. "Painted Pictures (Art)"
  12. "Gold Jungle (Tribe)"
  13. "Offbeat (Groove)"
  14. "Pyramids (Change)"
  15. "Eternal Broadcaster (Authentic)"
  16. "Spanish Bells (High Dreams)"
Volume 2
  1. "The Rock (Humps)"
  2. "Box Top (Cardboard Dues)"
  3. "West Zone (Coastin')"
  4. "Filthy (Untouched)"
  5. "Friends (Foes)"
  6. "Toe Fat (Ghettozone)"
  7. "Money Hugger (Gold Diggin')"
  8. "The Comeup (Come Down)"
  9. "Two Timer (The Pimp)"
  10. "Chopstyle (Suey Blast)"
  11. "Black Mozart (Opus II)"
  12. "Understanding (Comprehension)"
  13. "Snake Charmer (Heads Up)"
  14. "Old Age (Youngblood)"
  15. "Fukwitus (The Eights)"
  16. "African Walk (Zamunda)"
  17. "Whutkanido (Can Do It)"
  18. "The Forest (Greens)"
  19. "Outerlimit (Space Ho)"

Chart positions

Credits

Volumes 3-4

Beat Konducta Vol 3-4: Beat Konducta in India
Studio album by
Madlib
ReleasedAugust 28, 2007
GenreHip hop
LabelStones Throw Records
ProducerMadlib
Madlib chronology
Yesterdays Universe
(2007) 		Beat Konducta Vol 3-4: Beat Konducta in India
(2007) 		Perseverance
(2007)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Okayplayer[6]
Allmusic[7]

Beat Konducta Vol 3-4: Beat Konducta in India is an instrumental album by Madlib, an American hip hop musician signed to Stones Throw Records. The album, entirely produced by Madlib under the alias of the Beat Konducta, features hip hop beats which use samples of Bollywood music.

Track listing

Volume 3
  1. "Enter...Hot Curry" - 2:25
  2. "Indian Hump" - 2:34
  3. "Movie Finale" - 1:44
  4. "Raw Tranquility Pt. 3" - 1:54
  5. "Freeze" - 1:36
  6. "Masala" - 1:08
  7. "OnThatNewThing" - 1:31
  8. "Indian Deli" - 1:47
  9. "The Rumble" - 2:32
  10. "Dancing Girls Theme" - 1:57
  11. "Piano Garden" - 1:45
  12. "Dark Alley Incidental Music" - 2:23
  13. "Early Party" - 1:53
  14. "Fifth Chant" - 1:32
  15. "The Rip Off (Scene 3)" - 1:02
  16. "Sitar Ride" - 2:23
Volume 4
  1. "Get It Right" - 1:56
  2. "More Rice" - 2:06
  3. "Accordion for Raj" - 1:51
  4. "Indian Bells" - 1:36
  5. "Club Scene" - 1:27
  6. "Duel" - 1:55
  7. "Organ Stroll" - 1:20
  8. "In the Cave" - 1:23
  9. "Malfunction" - 1:08
  10. "Victory" - 0:20
  11. "Smoke Circle" - 1:42
  12. "Raw Ground Wire" - 1:17
  13. "New Bombay" - 2:11
  14. "Shah Sound" - 1:54
  15. "Another Getaway" - 2:24
  16. "Main Title" - 1:31
  17. "(Variations)" - 2:47
  18. "No Sitar (Outro)" - 1:54

Chart positions

Volumes 5-6

Beat Konducta Vol 5-6
Studio album by
Madlib
ReleasedFebruary 10, 2009
GenreHip hop
Length67:19
LabelStones Throw Records
ProducerMadlib
Madlib chronology
WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip
(2008) 		Beat Konducta Vol 5-6
(2009) 		In Search of Stoney Jackson
(2010)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork Media(8.3/10)[8]
Allmusic[9]

Beat Konducta Vol. 5-6: A Tribute to... (Dil Cosby and Dil Withers Suite) is an instrumental album produced by Madlib, an American hip hop musician signed to Stones Throw Records. The album, along with J Rocc, is meant to be a tribute to his deceased friend J Dilla. This album boasts an extensive use of soul, jazz and funk samples.

Track listing

Volume 5
  1. "For My Mans (Prelude)"
  2. "The Mystery (Dilla's Still Here)"
  3. "Beat Provider (Through the Years)"
  4. "J's Day Theme #3 (Support)"
  5. "In Jah Hands (Dilla's Lament)"
  6. "Get Dollaz (24-7)"
  7. "The String (Heavy Jones)"
  8. "Two for Pay Jay (No Dough, No Show)"
  9. "No More Time? (The Change)"
  10. "Do You Know? (Transition)"
  11. "Dirty Hop (The Shuffle)"
  12. "Floating Soul (Peace)"
  13. "Infinity Sound (Never Ending)"
  14. "Sacrifice (Beat-a-Holic Thoughts)"
  15. "Rebirth Cycle (Super Soul)"
  16. "Rolled Peach Optimos (Call Day)"
  17. "The Main Inspiration (Coltrane of Beats)"
  18. "The Get Over (Move)"
  19. "Shades of Pete (Super)"
  20. "King Chop (Top Line)"
  21. "Anthenagin' (?)"
  22. "Dil Cosby Interlude"
Volume 6
  1. "Dill Withers Theme"
  2. "First Class (The Best Catalogue)"
  3. "Lifetime (Lifeline)"
  4. "The Electric Zone (Plugged In)"
  5. "So Much (Music)"
  6. "Smoked Out (Green Blaze Subliminal Sounds)"
  7. "Another Bag of Bomb (No Seeds)"
  8. "All Love (The Movement)"
  9. "Detroit Playaz (Gator Walk)"
  10. "Blast (Computer Rock)"
  11. "J.B. and J.D. (Interlude)"
  12. "Never Front (Ears Up)"
  13. "Dillalade Ride (Contact High)"
  14. "Suffer (Concentration)"
  15. "Show Me the Good Life (Chip Stack)"
  16. "Slapped Up (Snap n' Clap)"
  17. "Another Batch (Play It Again)"
  18. "Full Figure Pockets (Pay Jay)"
  19. "Smoke Interlude (Hawaiian Punch)"
  20. "The Sky (Beyond Sight)"

Madlib Medicine Show #3: Beat Konducta in Africa

Medicine Show #3: Beat Konducta in Africa
Studio album by
Madlib
ReleasedMarch 23, 2010
GenreAfrobeat
Length78:56
LabelMadlib Invazion
ProducerMadlib
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HipHopDX(3.5/5) [10]
Potholes In My Blog[11]

37-track instrumental hip-hop album produced by Madlib, inspired by and based on African records of the early 1970s – obscure & independent vinyl gems from afro-beat, funk, psych-rock, garage-rock & soul movements from different parts of Africa are all sampled to create a unique sound. The album also works as an installment in the Madlib Medicine Show series, a number of albums Madlib put outs featuring his instrumental work with a special theme for each LP.

Track List

  1. "Motherland"
  2. "The Frontline (Liberation)"
  3. "Raw Introduction to Afreaka"
  4. "African Voodoo Queen (Drama)"
  5. "Jungle Soundz (Part One)"
  6. "The Struggle to Unite (One Africa)"
  7. "Mandingo Swing"
  8. "Endless Cold (Lovelost)"
  9. "Chant 2"
  10. "Afrosound Panorama"
  11. "Hunting Theme"
  12. "Yafeu"
  13. "Afritonic Pt. 1"
  14. "Afritonic Pt. 2"
  15. "Tradition"
  16. "Spearthrow for Oh No"
  17. "Tear Gas and Bullets for Freedom"
  18. "Heritage Sip"
  19. "Land of the Drum"
  20. "Red, Black and Green Showcase"
  21. "Blackfire"
  22. "Obataive"
  23. "Warrior's Theme"
  24. "Mtima"
  25. "African Map Watch"
  26. "Street Hustler"
  27. "Kanika"
  28. "Chant 3"
  29. "The Show (Inner View)"
  30. "Brothers and Sisters"
  31. "Freedom Play"
  32. "African Bounce"
  33. "Umi (Life)"
  34. "Natural Sound Waves"
  35. "Jungle Sounds Pt. 2"
  36. "Mighty Force"
  37. "Unika (Outro)"
  38. "Bonus A"
  39. "Bonus F"
  40. "Bonus R"
  41. "Bonus I"
  42. "Bonus C"
  43. "Bonus A (Amanaz)"

References

  1. ^ Allmusic review
  2. ^ "HipHopDX.com review". Archived from the original on 2010-07-19. Retrieved 2011-10-08.
  3. ^ Okayplayer review Archived May 18, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Pitchfork Media review Archived October 20, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ a b "Billboard.com - Artist Chart History - Madlib - Albums". Archived from the original on 2021-11-21. Retrieved 2013-04-05.
  6. ^ Okayplayer review Archived March 18, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ "Allmusic review". Archived from the original on 2023-11-12. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
  8. ^ "Pitchfork review". Archived from the original on 2011-09-25. Retrieved 2011-10-08.
  9. ^ "Allmusic review". Archived from the original on 2011-08-29. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
  10. ^ Cooper, Roman (11 April 2010). "Madlib - Madlib Medicine Show No. 3: Beat Konducta In Africa". Hip Hop DX. Archived from the original on 2 October 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  11. ^ Amidon, David (11 April 2010). "Album Review: Madlib – Madlib Medicine Show No. 3: Beat Konducta in Africa (2010)". Potholes in My Blog. Archived from the original on 2013-01-28. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
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