Madlib – Piñata Beats (VG+/VG+) – 2xLP, US 2014

Piñata Beats is an LP by Madlib from 2014 released on the Madlib Invazion label.

About this album

Piñata is a striking collaboration that unites Freddie Gibbs’ hard-edged, detail-rich rap with Madlib’s off-kilter, sample-heavy production. Issued in 2014, the album helped establish Gibbs as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary gangsta rap while giving Madlib another acclaimed showcase for his crate-digging, psychedelic approach. The result is a tense and immersive record where street narratives, dark humour and soulful textures sit together naturally. Supported by guest appearances and key cuts such as Thuggin' and Deeper, Piñata is widely regarded as one of the most important hip hop albums of its era.

Genre: Hip Hop & RnB

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