In the Beginning (Volume 3)

In the Beginning (Vol. 3) continues the treasure trove of the early works of Declaime & Madlib, the longtime collaborators who helped usher in a new sound and style from the city of Oxnard, Calif. This collection is brimming with previously unheard tracks from this beyond-creative duo that blends hip-hop with funk, jazz, soul, and psychedelia to lay the groundwork for so many other emcees and producers. For Declaime (a/k/a Dudley Perkins), this series serves as a way to honor his friends and the city that raised them. He shouts out names like The Almighty Metaphor (aka MED), Oh No the Disrupt, DJ Romes, Kazi, and more, who he says "created a lane for the city of Oxnard to get the recognition it deserves." Some of them make an appearance in one form or another on this collection, too-Romes, for example, mastered the project-that compiles 10 previously lost tracks that were recorded from 1993 to '96. In The Beginning (Vol. 3) is entirely produced by Madlib, who provided all the cuts as well. His instrumentals are on that raw and funky vibe as they move freely through genres and sounds.

Tracklisting:

1. Ill Minded
2. Laff Now Cry Later
3. Soitissaid '93
4. Come with the Ill Grammer Feat. Roc C
5. Why Do We Go Out Like That Remix
6. Too Much Clout
7. 12th Floor Feat. Godz Gift
8. Next Episode Feat. Skam
9. Ass Will Get Dropped Feat. Med & DJ Romes
10. Rollem Right
11. Outro Beat Skit