Madlib’s Mind Fusion Vol. 1-5
Madlib’s five-volume mixtape series, Mind Fusion, was released 2004-2007. These CD releases bare no label or address, just the name “Madlib” designed like the Tamla Records logo. One suspects they are outlaw. Some have suggested they were printed by an arm of the Aum Supreme Truth Cult in Japan, but no solid proof exists to support this claim.
Vols. 1 and 4 contain production from Madlib. Vol. 2 is a jazz mix. Vols. 3 and 5 are mixes of records from around the world. Each mix has a minimal or incomplete track list and a descriptive subtitle.
Liner notes in each volume, from authors such as Thurston Moore, Vaclav Havel, LeRoi Jones, and Lungston Hughes, range from essays on jazz, a Los Angeles guides, poems, tips on making bombs at home, and a biography of the Beat Konducta which is likely ficticious.
Vols. 1 and 2 appear to have been repressed because of slightly different color and logo placement between the two editions.
A detailed description of each is below:
Mind Fusion Vol. 1: Hip-Hop
26 tracks. Various production and remixes by Madlib. Published track list has incorrect/unofficial track names. One pressing has no track ID’s, the other one has 26 track ID’s. (Track list below.)
Mind Fusion Vol. 2: Jazz, Funk, Soul
Mind Fusion Vol. 3: Dirty Crates from the Bottom
Funk, Soul, Jazz, Psychedelic, Rock, Hip-Hop Instrumentals, Reggae (Dub) and Abstract. Compiled & mixed by Madlib for Madlib Invazion at the Loopdigga’s Hideaway. Additional mixtown by Tascam Villain.
Mind Fusion Vol. 4: Hip-Hop Remixes, Nas Vs. Jay Z, & CDP Archives
1-4: Remixes, 5-12: Nas vs. Jay Z, 13: from the CDP Archives, 14: Interlude, 15-19: Remixes. Produced by Madlib. Track list below.
Mind Fusion Vol. 5: Dirty Crates from Around the World
Two track ID’s with two mix sets. The copy reads: 1. Dirty Crates from Around the World, 2, Live at the Do-Over. Compiled & Mixed by Madlib.
Mind Fusion Vol. 1 – track list
Mind Fusion Vol. 2 – track list
Mind Fusion Vol. 4 – track list
Mind Fusion Vol. 5 – track list
who’s the artist?
which one has all those wu tang remixes on it?
i need Vol. 1 and 2, where can i buy?
four years ago i drove 600 miles (sac to socal) to pick up vol 1 and 2
sun ra and beat konducta skipped out on WWII together
i got all but vol. 3 – hope i can still dig it up, as the other four are epic.
Yo. Those album artworks are insane!
Where can I get this? It needs to be in my collection.
Man talk about setting the bar…a whole library…dag..
Fuck. This is ridiculous!
dope cd’s and LOL @ “he was 3/4 african american and 1/4 blazed”
fiah
ayo, how can i copp these??
Another dimension of Mr. Madlib. The first half of Volume 5 is a decent mix of groovy tunes, but Volume 2 is my favorite of the series. I found this tracklisting (compiled by others on the web). It inspired me to track down the excellent Cortex “Troupeau Bleu” lp.
http://www.rappcats.com/hotshit/madlib-mind-fusion-vol-2-track-list/
Thanks for this post! It’s been a while since i’ve been looking for this tracklisting! Is there anyone who got the playlist for the Volume 3 & 5?
Vol. 3 & 5 can be found on the back of a milk carton.
I believe that’s trumpeter and Sound Directions collaborator Todd Simon on the Do-Over Set contained in Mind Fusion Vol. 5
Indeed… It would be nice to know where it is possible to get those CDs. It’s nice to see the pics and the track listings, but if we don’t know where to buy the CDs, I wonder what’s the use of all of this. Thanks!
@ Krissserz – Want to know where to buy Madlib’s Mind Fusion? Let me Google that for you
Been wondering about these for a while.
I have 3 of em, fuckin love em!!! artwork is insane..superb idea!!!
ps
grittygoat.com
plustapes.com
tslos.com
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funny how much german words are placed on the covers. for example on mind fusion 3 “scheiss leben” means fucked up life.
This is just another stunt, trying to redeem the bad samaritan averaging above average men.
Some of these are on amazon uk / some on sounds of the universe. So not all that underground then? Still sick tho
for the love or everything that is holy i still have not found out what the “unknown” track is @11:47 on the 2nd mind fusion. i would sincerley love to know
jbi057, you’re not the only one — i compiled that tracklist a few posts up on a couple of sites trying to track that song (along with a couple others). something about “photographs”, sounds like dude has a portuguese accent (brazilian)? some have said mark murphy but i’m almost certain it’s not.
I too have heard that the “Photographs” song is Mark Murphy. Would love to know for sure.
What the hell is that sample @ the very beginning of Mind Fusion 1 with the chick singing? thats what I wanna know!
i got vols. one and two….and they are ill! i took me awhile to locate them but it was worth the hunt. vols. three, four, and five, i have yet to find. stonesthrow or cdp need to make these available somehow somewhere because these sets are ill!
anyone got a tracklisting for vol 5? i’ve been trying to id the track starting @ 3:00 for ages!
thanks
you gotsta reissue this shit- vol. 4 is one of the dopest madlib albums ive heard, this is a tease!
Does anyone know who is singing the first song on track 7 of Mind Fusion Vol.3? It’s starts off like ” All the colors are changing, autumn is here”. Very smooth track, perfect for making babies to.
Where can I get these? Haven’t heard any of them, but madlib is one of the most brilliant music minds this side of the century so I have no doubt this is gonna blow. please, info.
thanks for the input guys. i too have heard it was mark murphy but to find that song is seemingly impossible. does he say “photographs” or “phonographs”? i think the latter is more applicable. i’m not convinced till i see it for myself.
oh that “photographs” song. yeah that’s bad ass. it’s a little rare now… as a track, you’ll be able to find it on “the spinning wheel of jazz 2″ on the defunct german label spinning wheel. however, the actual album is from the czech republic and is called “neúprosné ráno (moanin’)”; only available on original vinyl to my knowledge. oh and the song itself is peter lipa “my album”.
dope stuff! i agree madlib’s “mind fusion 2″ is my favourite too. it’s so damn wild and his novel editing make the blend that much iller.
I love the mind fusion sessions- all of them. I dig the crates Madlib has unearthed. Can’t wait for some new volumes. Anyone know anything about any release dates- if any?
what songs are mixed on mind fusion vol 3 the track titled “madlib” anyone know?!?!?!?
does ANYONE know what song is at 7:25 on the first track of volume 2?”doo dooo hooo, to find another love like this..hoo hoooo doobydoobydo doooo”???
yooo soo james brown funked it all up
I read Madlib’s discography and I saw “Madlib mind Fusion 6-7″. Anyone heard about this?
Hi there,
Does anybody know the track that started at 3.10 on the Mind fusion vol. 5
cd ? It is about the DIRTY CRATES FROM AROUND THE WORLD mix.
Zero 7 has used this also and it is really a beautiful jazz record with nice strings and beats.
Maybe I can hep with other playlists because I know a lot and maybe can help.
e.snoek@home.nl
D’znuhts’ question, it’s Human Egg – Love Like This
I’m looking for two track names from Vol. 5 … Live @ the Do-Over … the two 80s funk songs begining at 10:08. Anybody know?
Looking forward to Mind Fusion Volume 6 and Mind Fusion Volume 7
When are they coming?
Todd Johnson: the Mind Fusion series is over, there will be no 6 & 7. Madlib Medicine Show begins next.
crazy shit!! dude is insane with his music!! makes u want to smash your mp up against the wall and watch all the colorful fucking butterflies fly out of it!
What song is madlib steal this beat on
The song used on “steal this beat” is Minnie Ripperton “Oh, By the way” on the Come to my garden LP.
can someone direct me to quality artwork for all five volumes?
comin to this party waaaay too late… but worth a shot!
volume 3, 9 minutes in… WHO IS THAT? the horns and the ‘ba dop dop a dye-A’ vocals… I need to know or I will die alone. goddamn…
Does anyone know if the very first beat used on the intro of Vol. 1 is an MF Doom beat? It’s drivin me crazy trying to find it…
@rbravo — of course it aint. Madlib wouldnt use a Doom beat.
@jahzinho The vocal track I THINK you’re talking about is “Kwanzaa” by Karma
@ GRAVES – you positive about that!?… How much Madlib do you have? And if it isn’t Doom, then what beat is it?…
Rbravo — It’s a MADLIB beat! like all of the others on the record.
i have all but 5 and im not stopping until i get it! this guy is the greatest!!
i know a site with them all except vol 5 for 15 cents each email me at jsand777 at gmail if u want it