63 Quotes by Madlib

I'm a hermit, people rarely see me.

As a kid, I was trying to copy what I heard. Namely, I was just listening to producers I looked up to, like 45 King and Marley Marl, and trying to do what they were doing.

I listen to a lot of different things. I'll be listening to prog rock, then the next couple of hours - Indian.

I try to challenge my ears. I get bored easily.

I don't worry about collaborating. Whatever happens, happens.

Not anyone can rap to my beats.

I guess I only work with versatile rappers, chameleons like Guilty Simpson, J Dilla, and Doom.

I grew up on Public Enemy, which had a message with great music behind it.

I like my space.