Madlib is back with new single “REEKYOD,” featuring Black Thought and Your Old Droog. Madlib, makes his grand debut on his very own label, Madlib Invazion. The single artwork is a collaboration with the talented Mathieu Bitton (Lenny Kravitz, Prince).

“REEKYOD” serves as more than a song; it’s a manifesto of artistic independence and musical brilliance, a celebration of real rhymes, mesmerizing beats, and the unbreakable bond between emcee and producer. “Everything I spit, shine/Imma get mine, regardless” Droog boasts, comfortable over the beat that he foresees his own success. “REEKYOD” serves as more than a song—it’s a declaration of artistic freedom and a celebration of hip-hop’s enduring legacy by three musicians who play distinct and vital roles within the genre.

“This is strictly for the honorees. Madlib is in his bag per usual and YOD is more than a force to be reckoned with. Simply complex, this piece is high art. Triple threat. Instant classique,” says Black Thought.

“It’s an honor to be inducted into the heavyweight class of hip hop,” Droog shares. “To be able to spar with one of the greatest MC’s on a beat by the greatest producer is a dream come true. Look out for the Madlib x YOD album coming soon.”

Since his early days with Stones Throw Records in the early 2000s to now, he’s played a pivotal role in the development of contemporary music. His affinity for jazz and samples shifted the sound of hip-hop throughout the decade. Madlib’s avant-garde thinking drew him into circles with the late musicians J Dilla and MF DOOM, both of whom collaborated on two separate classic albums alongside Madlib.

Madlib 2024 Live Date

May 10, 2024 – BOSTON *
May 11, 2024 – NYC *
May 19, 2024 – CHICAGO *
May 24, 2024 – LONDON *
May 26, 2024 – LONDON (SOLO DJ SET)
May 30, 2024 – BARCELONA *

*with Freddie Gibbs

Order “REEKYOD” by Madlib HERE