Madlib often works through pseudonyms to explore sounds outside of traditional hip-hop.
The follow-up, Bandana (2019), saw Madlib refine his craft further. Using the OP-1 synthesizer and cleaner mixing, tracks like "Crime Pays" and "Flat Tummy Tea" prove that Madlib can make "clean" music without losing his dust. This duo single-handedly revived the "rapper-producer album" format in the streaming era. Madlib Discography