Beat Konducta


Beat Konducta is an 8-album series released by hip hop musician Madlib. "Beat Konducta" is also an alias which Madlib uses. The series began officially in 2006 with the release of Beat Konducta Vol 1-2: Movie Scenes. The album was stylistically a companion to J Dilla's Donuts, which was released the month before, 3 days prior to Yancey's death. He has since followed with Beat Konducta Vol 3-4: Beat Konducta in India in 2007 and Beat Konducta Vol. 5-6: A Tribute to... in 2008, which is a tribute to Yancey. Although the 2010 release Beat Konducta in Africa is an installment of the Madlib Medicine Show series, it is also considered a part of the Beat Konducta series.

Volume 0

Beat Konducta Vol. 0: Earth Sounds or commonly known as Beat Conductor and Earth Sounds is the prequel project to the Beat Konducta instrumental albums by hip hop producer Madlib. Recorded sometime around 1994 to 1996, these tracks were released on Stones Throw Records in 2001. This album was released in the format of two 7-inch EPs. It was also produced by Madlib under the alias of "The Loopdigga."

Track List

  1. "Earth Sounds"
  2. "Conducted Rhythms"
  3. "Collie And Beer"
  1. "Breaks of Meditate Pt. 1"
  2. "Elements of Mr. Crabfeather"
  3. "Blades"
  • Side C
  1. "Pike's Strike"
  2. "Chops & Thangs"
  3. "Lost Lust"
  4. "Drama Scene #4"
  • Side D
  1. "Ashby Road"
  2. "Soul Sonata"
  3. "Mindtouch"

    Samples

  4. "Conducted Rhythms" contains samples of "Basketball Throwdown" by Cold Crush Brothers

    Volumes 1-2

Beat Konducta Vol 1-2: Movie Scenes is an instrumental album by Madlib, an American hip hop musician signed to Stones Throw Records. The album, entirely produced by Madlib under the alias of the Beat Konducta, is meant to be a soundtrack to a nonexistent movie in Madlib's imagination. The album boasts an extensive use of 1970s soul samples, but there are also hints of various soundtracks, rock and funk.

Track listing

  1. "The Comeback "
  2. "The Payback "
  3. "Face the Sun "
  4. "Open "
  5. "Tape Hiss "
  6. "Sir Bang "
  7. "Third Ear "
  8. "Stax "
  9. "Electric Company "
  10. "Left on Silverlake "
  11. "Painted Pictures "
  12. "Gold Jungle "
  13. "Offbeat "
  14. "Pyramids "
  15. "Eternal Broadcaster "
  16. "Spanish Bells "
  17. "The Rock "
  18. "Box Top "
  19. "West Zone "
  20. "Filthy "
  21. "Friends "
  22. "Toe Fat "
  23. "Money Hugger "
  24. "The Comeup "
  25. "Two Timer "
  26. "Chopstyle "
  27. "Black Mozart "
  28. "Understanding "
  29. "Snake Charmer "
  30. "Old Age "
  31. "Fukwitus "
  32. "African Walk "
  33. "Whutkanido "
  34. "The Forest "
  35. "Outerlimit "

    Chart positions

  • Beat Konducta Vol 1-2: Movie Scenes
  • * Chart: Top Heatseakers
  • ** Peak position: 35
  • ** Year: 2006
  • * Chart: Top Independent Albums
  • ** Peak position: 38
  • ** Year: 2006

    Credits

  • Executive producer: Peanut Butter Wolf
  • Mastering: Dave Cooley, Kelly Hibbert
  • Photography: B+
  • Artwork & Design: Jeff Jank

    Volumes 3-4

Beat Konducta Vol 3-4: Beat Konducta in India is an instrumental album by Madlib, an American hip hop musician signed to Stones Throw Records. The album, entirely produced by Madlib under the alias of the Beat Konducta, features hip hop beats which use samples of Bollywood music.

Track listing

  1. "Enter...Hot Curry" - 2:25
  2. "Indian Hump" - 2:34
  3. "Movie Finale" - 1:44
  4. "Raw Tranquility Pt. 3" - 1:54
  5. "Freeze" - 1:36
  6. "Masala" - 1:08
  7. "OnThatNewThing" - 1:31
  8. "Indian Deli" - 1:47
  9. "The Rumble" - 2:32
  10. "Dancing Girls Theme" - 1:57
  11. "Piano Garden" - 1:45
  12. "Dark Alley Incidental Music" - 2:23
  13. "Early Party" - 1:53
  14. "Fifth Chant" - 1:32
  15. "The Rip Off " - 1:02
  16. "Sitar Ride" - 2:23
  17. "Get It Right" - 1:56
  18. "More Rice" - 2:06
  19. "Accordion for Raj" - 1:51
  20. "Indian Bells" - 1:36
  21. "Club Scene" - 1:27
  22. "Duel" - 1:55
  23. "Organ Stroll" - 1:20
  24. "In the Cave" - 1:23
  25. "Malfunction" - 1:08
  26. "Victory" - 0:20
  27. "Smoke Circle" - 1:42
  28. "Raw Ground Wire" - 1:17
  29. "New Bombay" - 2:11
  30. "Shah Sound" - 1:54
  31. "Another Getaway" - 2:24
  32. "Main Title" - 1:31
  33. "" - 2:47
  34. "No Sitar " - 1:54

    Chart positions

  • Beat Konducta Vol 1-2: Movie Scenes
  • * Chart: Top Heatseakers
  • ** Peak position: 11
  • ** Year: 2006

    Volumes 5-6

Beat Konducta Vol. 5-6: A Tribute to... is an instrumental album produced by Madlib, an American hip hop musician signed to Stones Throw Records. The album, along with J Rocc, is meant to be a tribute to his deceased friend J Dilla. This album boasts an extensive use of soul, jazz and funk samples.

Track listing

  1. "For My Mans "
  2. "The Mystery "
  3. "Beat Provider "
  4. "J's Day Theme #3 "
  5. "In Jah Hands "
  6. "Get Dollaz "
  7. "The String "
  8. "Two for Pay Jay "
  9. "No More Time? "
  10. "Do You Know? "
  11. "Dirty Hop "
  12. "Floating Soul "
  13. "Infinity Sound "
  14. "Sacrifice "
  15. "Rebirth Cycle "
  16. "Rolled Peach Optimos "
  17. "The Main Inspiration "
  18. "The Get Over "
  19. "Shades of Pete "
  20. "King Chop "
  21. "Anthenagin' "
  22. "Dil Cosby Interlude"
  23. "Dill Withers Theme"
  24. "First Class "
  25. "Lifetime "
  26. "The Electric Zone "
  27. "So Much "
  28. "Smoked Out "
  29. "Another Bag of Bomb "
  30. "All Love "
  31. "Detroit Playaz "
  32. "Blast "
  33. "J.B. and J.D. "
  34. "Never Front "
  35. "Dillalade Ride "
  36. "Suffer "
  37. "Show Me the Good Life "
  38. "Slapped Up "
  39. "Another Batch "
  40. "Full Figure Pockets "
  41. "Smoke Interlude "
  42. "The Sky "

    Madlib Medicine Show #3: Beat Konducta in Africa

37-track instrumental hip-hop album produced by Madlib, inspired by and based on African records of the early 1970s – obscure & independent vinyl gems from afro-beat, funk, psych-rock, garage-rock & soul movements from different parts of Africa are all sampled to create a unique sound. The album also works as an installment in the Madlib Medicine Show series, a number of albums Madlib put outs featuring his instrumental work with a special theme for each LP.

Track List

  1. "Motherland"
  2. "The Frontline "
  3. "Raw Introduction to Afreaka"
  4. "African Voodoo Queen "
  5. "Jungle Soundz "
  6. "The Struggle to Unite "
  7. "Mandingo Swing"
  8. "Endless Cold "
  9. "Chant 2"
  10. "Afrosound Panorama"
  11. "Hunting Theme"
  12. "Yafeu"
  13. "Afritonic Pt. 1"
  14. "Afritonic Pt. 2"
  15. "Tradition"
  16. "Spearthrow for Oh No"
  17. "Tear Gas and Bullets for Freedom"
  18. "Heritage Sip"
  19. "Land of the Drum"
  20. "Red, Black and Green Showcase"
  21. "Blackfire"
  22. "Obataive"
  23. "Warrior's Theme"
  24. "Mtima"
  25. "African Map Watch"
  26. "Street Hustler"
  27. "Kanika"
  28. "Chant 3"
  29. "The Show "
  30. "Brothers and Sisters"
  31. "Freedom Play"
  32. "African Bounce"
  33. "Umi "
  34. "Natural Sound Waves"
  35. "Jungle Sounds Pt. 2"
  36. "Mighty Force"
  37. "Unika "
  38. "Bonus A"
  39. "Bonus F"
  40. "Bonus R"
  41. "Bonus I"
  42. "Bonus C"
  43. "Bonus A "