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All Caps can be found on the album Madvillainy
More about Madvillain
Madvillain, the enigmatic duo that left an indelible mark on the underground hip-hop scene, is the brainchild of two of the genre's most innovative minds: MF DOOM, the masked lyricist with a penchant for complex wordplay and intricate rhymes, and Madlib, the prolific producer known for his eclectic sampling and genre-blending beats. Formed in the early 2000s, Madvillain's emergence was a breath of fresh air in a landscape dominated by commercial rap, offering a return to the genre's experimental and underground roots.
Their magnum opus, 'Madvillainy,' released in 2004, is a masterpiece of avant-garde hip-hop, characterized by its unconventional structure, lo-fi production, and cryptic lyrics. The album was met with critical acclaim, quickly cementing its place as a cult classic and elevating the duo to legendary status. Despite the anticipation for a follow-up, 'Madvillainy' remains their only full-length album, further shrouded in mystery after MF DOOM's untimely death in 2020. Madvillain's legacy, however, continues to influence a new generation of artists, standing as a testament to the duo's unparalleled creativity and their contribution to the evolution of hip-hop.
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Madvillain – All Caps