Let the dance moves and drums intrigue you. Read more about Larry Gus here. Listen to his Madlib mix below. Years Not Living is out on DFA on August 19.

This is the first installment of “Inspiration Information,” a feature series that asks musicians to write about some of the influences that helped shape them. In this episode, DFA-signed producer Larry Gus explains his love of Madlib and contributes a mix of his favorite songs from the unseen. If you’re unfamiliar with Gus, this recent […]

The problem with producers who love Madlib is that they usually love Madlib a little too much. It’s important to keep a healthy separation from your idols, lest you end up imitating them. Madlib has influenced some of the next generation’s most creative minds, but like Dilla, he’s partially responsible for a generation of bedroom […]