{"product_id":"madlib-shades-of-blue-vinyl-2lp","title":"Madlib – Shades of Blue: Madlib Invades Blue Note (Limited Edition Blue Vinyl 2LP)","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShades of Blue: Madlib Invades Blue Note\u003c\/em\u003e is the acclaimed 2003 album from producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist \u003cstrong\u003eMadlib\u003c\/strong\u003e. Given access to the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Note Records\u003c\/strong\u003e catalogue, he transformed classic jazz recordings into an inventive meeting of hip-hop beats, soulful samples and improvisation. This 2024 reissue arrives on \u003cstrong\u003elimited-edition 180g blue double vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Note's recordings had long influenced hip-hop producers, but Madlib took the relationship further, building a complete album from the label's musical heritage. Drawing on recordings associated with Donald Byrd, Bobbi Humphrey, Ronnie Foster, Bobby Hutcherson, Wayne Shorter and other jazz greats, he creates a loose, atmospheric journey through dusty grooves, warm keyboards, horns and off-kilter rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlim's Return\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDistant Land\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMystic Bounce\u003c\/em\u003e establish the album's distinctive sound, while \u003cem\u003ePlease Set Me at Ease\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFunky Blue Note\u003c\/em\u003e showcase Madlib's playful approach to familiar jazz textures. Short interludes honour the label's history without interrupting the record's natural flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second LP features the hypnotic \u003cem\u003eStepping Into Tomorrow\u003c\/em\u003e, a reworking of Donald Byrd's classic, alongside the laid-back \u003cem\u003eMontara\u003c\/em\u003e, inspired by Bobby Hutcherson. \u003cem\u003eSong for My Father\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFootprints\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePeace \/ Dolphin Dance\u003c\/em\u003e further reveal Madlib's deep appreciation of jazz composition and his ability to reshape it for a new generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented across \u003cstrong\u003etwo heavyweight blue vinyl LPs\u003c\/strong\u003e in a \u003cstrong\u003egatefold sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e, this edition celebrates a landmark crossover between jazz and instrumental hip-hop. Essential listening for fans of Madlib, Blue Note and sample-based production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied \u003cstrong\u003ebrand new and sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable from \u003cstrong\u003eHeathen Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madlib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shades of Blue: Madlib Invades Blue Note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl 2LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited Blue Vinyl Reissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReissue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instrumental Hip-Hop \/ Jazz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Note Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6595068\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 602465950687\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gatefold Sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New and Sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/results?search_query=Madlib+Introduction\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/results?search_query=Madlib+Slim%E2%80%99s+Return\"\u003eSlim’s Return\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/results?search_query=Madlib+Distant+Land\"\u003eDistant Land\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA4 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/results?search_query=Madlib+Mystic+Bounce\"\u003eMystic Bounce\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB1 \u003ca 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