Rewind: Quasimoto 'The Unseen' (Part 1)

After production work with Tha Alkoholiks and the Lootpack, Madlib debuted his high-pitched alter ego Quasimoto in 1999 on Stones Throw. In 2000, reportedly after a drug fueled session, Madlib emerged with the 2000 album 'The Unseen' as Quasimoto, brimming with (literally) sped-up raps and unusual sample choices.

Madlib plunders Augustus Pablo's 'Unfinished Melody' from 'East of the River Nile' (one of dub reggae's most essential releases) on 'Goodmorning Sunshine'. One of the album's odder samples comes from Alain Goraguer's soundtrack to the bizarre, animated 70s sci-fi film 'La Planète Sauvage' (known as 'The Fantastic Planet' in America). 'Le Bracelet' from the spacy soundtrack appears on Quas' 'Come On Feet'. 'Boom Music' mines Sam and Dave's Stax classic 'Soul Men' for the track 'Let it Be Me'.

Check back for part 2 of 'The Unseen' for more reggae beats and some California soul.

The Lowdown:
Quasimoto 'Goodmorning Sunshine', 'Come on Feet', and 'Boom Music'.
from 'The Unseen' (2000) (MP3/CD)
Augustus Pablo 'Unfinished Melody'
from 'East of the River Nile' (1978) (MP3/CD)
Alain Goraguer 'Le Bracelet'
from 'La Planète Sauvage' (1972) (MP3/CD not available)
Sam and Dave 'Let it Be Me'
from 'Soul Men' (1966) (MP3/CD)