Madvillain - Four Tet Remixes - LP (Black Vinyl)

Madvillain’s Four Tet Remixes brings together two of the most distinctive creative forces in independent music: the masked hip-hop collaboration of MF DOOM and Madlib, and the precise, exploratory electronic production of Four Tet. Released on Stones Throw, this black vinyl LP reframes material connected to the Madvillain project through a set of remixes that emphasise texture, rhythm and space. Rather than simply adding dance beats to familiar tracks, Four Tet approaches the source material with a producer’s ear for detail, opening new paths through the vocals and samples while preserving the enigmatic character that made Madvillain so influential.

The appeal of the record lies in the meeting of contrasting methods. Madlib’s dense, dusty collage style and MF DOOM’s intricate, off-centre delivery already create a world of their own. Four Tet responds by stripping back, rearranging and illuminating different elements, bringing electronic pulses, acoustic fragments and carefully controlled repetition into the mix. The result is neither a conventional hip-hop album nor a straightforward club record. It occupies a compelling middle ground where beat music, experimental electronics and underground rap can overlap.

For collectors, Four Tet Remixes is an important companion to the wider Madvillain catalogue. It demonstrates how strong source material can be transformed without losing its identity, and it highlights the adaptability of DOOM’s voice and Madlib’s production language. The LP format suits the project’s focused scale and encourages close attention to the small changes in rhythm, atmosphere and arrangement. It is equally at home in a hip-hop collection, an electronic section or a shelf devoted to Stones Throw’s influential output.

Issued under catalogue number STH2102V with barcode 0659457210212, this black vinyl edition is a strong choice for fans of MF DOOM, Madlib, Four Tet and adventurous remix culture. It offers a fresh perspective on a celebrated musical partnership and rewards repeated listening, revealing how subtle production decisions can completely alter the emotional weight and movement of familiar material.