Madlib

Otis Jackson Jr. (born October 24, 1973), known professionally as Madlib, is an American DJ, music producer, multi-instrumentalist, and rapper. He is widely known for his collaborations with MF DOOM (as Madvillain), J Dilla (as Jaylib), and Freddie Gibbs (as MadGibbs). Madlib has described himself as a "DJ first, producer second, and MC last." His stage name is an acronym for "Mind Altering Demented Lessons In Beats".

Madlib
Madlib performing in 2014
Background information
Birth nameOtis Jackson, Jr.
Also known asQuasimoto, Yesterdays New Quintet, DJ Rels, Beat Konducta, The Loop Digga
Born (1973-10-24) October 24, 1973
Oxnard, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
  • disc jockey
Instrument(s)
Years active1993–present
Labels
Member of
Formerly of
Websitewww.stonesthrow.com/madlib
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