Date of Birth: October 24, 1973
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Otis Jackson Jr., known professionally as Madlib, is an American DJ, music producer, multi-instrumentalist, and rapper. Born on October 24, 1973, in Oxnard, California, Madlib has become one of the most influential figures in the underground hip-hop scene. Growing up in a musical family—his father, Otis Jackson Sr., was a noted jazz musician, and his mother was a talented songwriter—Madlib was exposed to a variety of musical genres from an early age. Madlib’s career took off in the mid-1990s when he formed the group Lootpack with DJ Romes and Wildchild. The group’s debut album, “Soundpieces: Da Antidote,” released in 1999, caught the attention of the hip-hop community and established Madlib as a force to be reckoned with. He gained further acclaim with his work as Quasimoto, a project that allowed him to experiment with different sounds and production techniques. His collaboration with MF DOOM as Madvillain resulted in the critically acclaimed album “Madvillainy” in 2004, widely regarded as a masterpiece in hip-hop. Madlib has also worked with other high-profile artists, including J Dilla, Freddie Gibbs, and Talib Kweli. Known for his eclectic sampling and innovative production, Madlib has released numerous albums and projects under various aliases, including Yesterday’s New Quintet, Beat Konducta, and Madlib Medicine Show.
5 Interesting Facts about Madlib
1. Madlib’s uncle is Jazz trumpeter Jon Faddis.
2. He is known for his extensive vinyl collection, which he often uses for sampling.
3. Madlib rarely gives interviews and prefers to let his music speak for itself.
4. He produced the entire album “Piñata” for rapper Freddie Gibbs, which was released in 2014.
5. Madlib has a cat named OJ, who has appeared on several of his album covers.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Madlib
1. “I don’t go out to clubs or anything. I just stay in the studio.”
2. “I’m not into fame. I’m not into making money. I just want to do my thing.”
3. “Music is music. You can put genres on it, but it’s all just sound.”
4. “I get inspired by everything, from the smallest sound to the biggest symphony.”
5. “I don’t have any boundaries when it comes to music. I’ll sample anything.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Madlib’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Madlib has kept his personal life relatively private, and there is no publicly available information about any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Madlib on AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/madlib-mn0000230744
2. [Madlib on Discogs](https://www.discogs.com/artist/25279-Madlib
4. [Madlib on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1442181/
