Madlib Meets Ethiopian Legend Ayaléw Mesfin

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  • @NakeyJakey
    @NakeyJakey 6 років тому +1159

    absolute wizard

  • @Romencer17
    @Romencer17 6 років тому +1016

    Madlib looking like it's 1959 and he's about to drop a groundbreaking record on Blue Note. love this dude, he's cool as shit. more please!

    • @dominicgray2187
      @dominicgray2187 5 років тому +46

      Romencer17 funny thing is he did create a record for Blue Note 😂😂

    • @lopezhamilton1146
      @lopezhamilton1146 5 років тому +13

      For real...looking like Thelonious Monk.

    • @amshuchitrakar4424
      @amshuchitrakar4424 4 роки тому +3

      @@dominicgray2187 i see you are a man of culture as well. ... Hey this is lou from blue note records.....

    • @emersonhilariosr.9925
      @emersonhilariosr.9925 3 роки тому

      whats the name of the background beat?

    • @eelamite
      @eelamite 2 роки тому

      HAHA YEAH

  • @EastAfricanSniper
    @EastAfricanSniper 6 років тому +307

    Being Ethiopian this video made me so happy. If you’re a producer, Ethiopian jazz has all the samples you need. Shoutout to Madlib.

    • @babylonsystem7793
      @babylonsystem7793 5 років тому +3

      MegaChampion101 me too✌️

    • @emjaiz
      @emjaiz 5 років тому +5

      I produce, I will keep this in mind. Thanks my dude.

    • @n.m.9346
      @n.m.9346 3 роки тому +11

      I dream to visit Ethiopia after this stupid ass pandemic.
      Peace from Québec !

    • @kurtfromMichigan
      @kurtfromMichigan 3 роки тому +4

      Ethiopian Music is one of earth's precious sounds. love from the US ✊

    • @EastAfricanSniper
      @EastAfricanSniper 3 роки тому +1

      @@kurtfromMichigan much love my brother

  • @leoc3078
    @leoc3078 6 років тому +531

    True story: Madlib and OhNo used to be my next door neighbor in Oxnard when I was young. I used to go to their house and play video games with OhNo. I had no idea that they made music until I was in high school when Lootpack came out with an album. Crazy because Madlib is my favorite producer ever!! And his rapping ain’t too bad too.

    • @isaiah8059
      @isaiah8059 5 років тому +3

      Leo C what Street?

    • @leoc3078
      @leoc3078 5 років тому +35

      zay 7 Drake Dr.

    • @iShredStreets
      @iShredStreets 5 років тому +5

      Leo C That’s awesome man!

    • @alejandroramirez4470
      @alejandroramirez4470 5 років тому +12

      wasn't there dad a musician or something? It's in their DNA

    • @fatbastardbeats
      @fatbastardbeats 5 років тому +12

      @@alejandroramirez4470 yeah their dad was a funk singer i think, he says it on the rba 2016 interview

  • @mohammedomer3798
    @mohammedomer3798 6 років тому +332

    A million thanks to OG Madlib, Egon and Noisey! Much love from Ethiopia!

    • @tmaaan44
      @tmaaan44 5 років тому +3

      Madlib looks habesha don't u agree

    • @ambessashield9360
      @ambessashield9360 5 років тому

      tmaaan44 yeah he looks like Mesfin at 3:15

  • @onthenext23rd
    @onthenext23rd 6 років тому +211

    @10:21 made me tear up to see Ayaléw Mesfin finally free to do what he loves MUSIC... & madlib without even knowing the same language was there to understand it all. Thanks Noisey for putting this short video out & inspiring others.

    • @DaishawnDaley
      @DaishawnDaley 5 років тому +1

      onthenext23rd same here man, touched my heart

  • @yohannesbulcho
    @yohannesbulcho 5 років тому +95

    "You did what my own people didn't do for me". Damn, that's powerful

  • @logan4x6
    @logan4x6 4 роки тому +62

    I’ll never forget about being at that show. It was profound. So incredible to see him open up the way he did. And Madlib’s show afterwards was amazing. Did the whole show on an iPad. How f*cking cool. The one and only Mos Def showed up, too.

    • @adxnisb.w.1089
      @adxnisb.w.1089 3 роки тому +2

      That sounds soooo dope

    • @logan4x6
      @logan4x6 3 роки тому +1

      @@adxnisb.w.1089 One of the best concerts I’ve ever been to...

    • @lto7668
      @lto7668 3 роки тому +1

      @@logan4x6 when was this?!?!

    • @logan4x6
      @logan4x6 3 роки тому +2

      @@lto7668 02/10/2018

  • @Breakthrue_
    @Breakthrue_ 5 років тому +200

    If anybody asks you "Why do producers still sample?" show them this vid

  • @Jollymonnnn
    @Jollymonnnn 6 років тому +154

    Madlib!! Never clicked so fast

  • @petergriffinnn12345
    @petergriffinnn12345 6 років тому +240

    Wow this is one of the best videos I’ve seen in a while. Extremely powerful!!!!

  • @aMoneyYell
    @aMoneyYell 6 років тому +62

    Ethiopia STANDS UP! Tears in my eyes watching this... Thank you Noisy... Thank you.

  • @MrWarbley
    @MrWarbley 6 років тому +298

    madlib looking suave AF
    NAH MEAN?!

    • @JC-lc5fo
      @JC-lc5fo 5 років тому +4

      Not many can pull off those glasses

    • @MRTN13
      @MRTN13 5 років тому +8

      *NAH MEAN?!*

    • @mrlevinielsen
      @mrlevinielsen 4 роки тому +4

      Madlibs the kinda guy that could look good in his drivers license photo

    • @emersonhilariosr.9925
      @emersonhilariosr.9925 3 роки тому

      whats the name of the background beat?

    • @gaslaireuh6119
      @gaslaireuh6119 5 місяців тому

      ​@@emersonhilariosr.9925Unreleased beat that Madlib made in January/February 2017

  • @johncook8316
    @johncook8316 6 років тому +37

    Watching Ayaléw tear up in front of the crowd was really powerful shit. Glad something as unexpected as this could come about.-

  • @evanp531
    @evanp531 5 років тому +10

    WE ALL OWE MADLIB A DEBT OF GRATITUDE!!!! HIS INTRODUCES HIS FANS TO SO MUCH AMAZING MUSIC

  • @2006Mercury
    @2006Mercury 6 років тому +153

    hopefully some of the younger generation will see this and become interested in Madlib and MF DOOM

    • @jaedii7287
      @jaedii7287 5 років тому +2

      Hyperloop Hyperpoop 15 here!

    • @juanalvarado6516
      @juanalvarado6516 5 років тому +7

      Went to earl from this... not disappointed both still fresh air

    • @allenb6973
      @allenb6973 5 років тому +10

      @@juanalvarado6516 Same. I just turned 16 this week and discovered MF DOOM and Madlib through Earl and I haven't stopped listening

    • @poopsfeast420
      @poopsfeast420 5 років тому +4

      Not only that but other stuff like Ethiopian Jazz and Funk. That shit is dope

    • @clumsiii
      @clumsiii 5 років тому +2

      Or ethiopian music? did you miss the whole point

  • @nati2054
    @nati2054 5 років тому +19

    Y'all some real ones for this noisey weyy guuude🇪🇹🇪🇹

    • @babylonsystem7793
      @babylonsystem7793 5 років тому

      Nati ታደሠ the goursha at the end ahahahah madlib is livin

  • @mayaaa2695
    @mayaaa2695 2 роки тому +7

    Love how real he is, so underrated, your favorite producers favorite producer

    • @csar07.
      @csar07. Рік тому +2

      Bro he is not underrated he is called one of the best of all time

  • @ambskater97
    @ambskater97 5 років тому +42

    3:44 I love how in some interviews you can see Madlib making a beat in his head.

    • @fatbastardbeats
      @fatbastardbeats 5 років тому +12

      Just noticed that. I do the same thing, think its common for people who play with drums alot

    • @jsca1082
      @jsca1082 5 років тому

      Its a thing us drummers do most of the time

  • @HomageBeats
    @HomageBeats 6 років тому +90

    This is one of the best videos I've seen all year. Salute to Noisey for making this happen.

  • @ByteMe619
    @ByteMe619 6 років тому +172

    Ethiopia has some of the best jams, check out mahmoud ahmed, crazy good jazz

    • @oneeyedlair
      @oneeyedlair 6 років тому +32

      Checkout malatu astake

    • @zeldin2624
      @zeldin2624 6 років тому +10

      also check out the song 'wede harer guzo' by hailu mergia and the dahlak band

    • @oliverwright5527
      @oliverwright5527 5 років тому +7

      Mulatu Astatke's my fav jazz musician by far

    • @majesticarmyant5807
      @majesticarmyant5807 5 років тому +2

      Mahmoud is amazing. I found out about him through a track Gaslamp Killer has sampled of his.

    • @nomolossolomon9250
      @nomolossolomon9250 5 років тому +4

      Let's not forget: Getachew Kassa, Hirut, Alula, Neway Debebe....

  • @bosong160
    @bosong160 6 років тому +22

    People need to meet madlib 👍

  • @soulgold9724
    @soulgold9724 6 років тому +59

    This really gave me an insight to the history a sample can hold. Thank you, Noisey, Egon, and Madlib.

  • @wulfenacht666
    @wulfenacht666 5 років тому +246

    Why madlib looking like pre 2005 common?

    • @DaveDEF82
      @DaveDEF82 5 років тому +21

      Because that's how grown ups should dress. ;-)

    • @shaninab7433
      @shaninab7433 5 років тому

      Wulfenacht Wulfenacht 😂😂😂

    • @brycejunco
      @brycejunco 5 років тому

      Facts lol

    • @ricardoocampo6742
      @ricardoocampo6742 5 років тому +11

      He's rocking that Thelonius Monk look

  • @jeromealan4818
    @jeromealan4818 5 років тому +16

    Unity is a fundamental of Hip Hop. If the music isn't bringing people together and bridging gaps it isn't Hip Hop. So thankful for this piece! Thanks!

  • @grindcoremaniac
    @grindcoremaniac 6 років тому +30

    beautiful stuff right here. "Music is a universal language". Those words are so true.

  • @baba8877
    @baba8877 6 років тому +8

    I proud of u Ayelaw Mesfne wish u long live 🇪🇹🇪🇹❤️

  • @cneil21
    @cneil21 5 років тому +6

    This video just blew my mind, I was at that show I feel very lucky to have witnessed all that. Also Mos Def came out that night with madlib. I'm glad this was posted to learn more about that show.

  • @TheProphetMusico
    @TheProphetMusico 5 років тому +4

    absolutely heart-wrenching when he talks about being locked up and forced to stop performing.

    • @AdrX003
      @AdrX003 3 роки тому

      pretty strange how the channel is led by people who like the ideology who did just that...
      someone gotta say it.

  • @stealthyBLK
    @stealthyBLK 6 років тому +4

    this was so BEAUTIFUL brought tears to my eyes THANK YOU Madlib Egon And AYALEW MESFIN!! GOD BLESS ETHIOPIA!

  • @Derek-qo9zv
    @Derek-qo9zv 6 років тому +4

    Incredible. To see how moved Mr. Mesfin was onstage and then for him to still be so good! And that he preserved all that music, and now Madlib can use it. Amazing for everyone involved. This is the way to approach sampling and reissuing music, by the best in the game.

  • @hailsnow
    @hailsnow 6 років тому +4

    Madlib is one of my biggest inspirations. He should have his own series on here.

  • @PigsNLemons
    @PigsNLemons 5 років тому +1

    Deeply moved by Ayaléw Mesfin's words. His difficult life left him with truth and integrity. Simplicity and absolutely no arrogance can be found within him. Thanks Ayaléw.

  • @yaredlikawent8062
    @yaredlikawent8062 3 роки тому +1

    Being from Ethiopia and being a massive madlib fan this right here hit so hard. Thank you Noisey. Thank you Madlib and Stones Throw records. Much love

  • @completebeats8771
    @completebeats8771 5 років тому +2

    at 10:29 I'm crying yo. This world is crazy. This man, hasn't performed in decades, and now he gets a reception like this. But the weight on his heart must be so heavy. wow

  • @RckDtar
    @RckDtar 5 років тому +59

    the good side of the internet

  • @cole2714
    @cole2714 5 років тому +38

    He's really got a Young Thug record in the background

  • @addisaddis3562
    @addisaddis3562 5 років тому +4

    He is our legend that deserve more which he didn't and it heart me to see him the way his life is going we Thank you for all the good memories Ayuya we love you and wishing you a long life. And Thank you to you guys too.

  • @woodlaminate
    @woodlaminate 6 років тому +56

    7:30 this man has Barter 6 on vinyl in the background

    • @thebruin173
      @thebruin173 5 років тому

      Michael Mendoza FACTS!

    • @Padybu
      @Padybu 5 років тому +3

      Great taste all round 👌

    • @joshdowie
      @joshdowie 5 років тому

      I saw this n thought wtf hahahah

  • @BoChosen
    @BoChosen 5 років тому +5

    Absolutely dope. Madlib is a Universal Descendant Vessel, as we all are... just have to connect and vibrate. Egon is a Visionary with positive ripples, as we all are... just have to accept and project. Transcendents. Thank you for this blessing. Love...

  • @vanessamendoza6189
    @vanessamendoza6189 3 роки тому +1

    Madlib opened so much for me musically and emotionally with his breadth of samples from different eras. He really goes deep and brings them back to life again in his own way.
    It's so sad what ayalew went through as an artist and human being and the corruption ethiopians go through still today. Ethiopian creativity comes so much from their struggles, they are such colorful people love them

  • @kidusseyoum3633
    @kidusseyoum3633 5 днів тому

    I came here because I had a suspicion that madlibs beats have hints of ethiopian music. I was correct and happy as an Ethiopian myself. love your stuff!

  • @seabassdarapper
    @seabassdarapper 5 років тому +1

    That level of appreciation of life, that's a fucking artist dude. It's hard to be that raw in your music, to be that true to yourself and your experience. I'm so glad I saw this.

  • @ricksaunders
    @ricksaunders 6 років тому +10

    Such a beautiful and emotional piece. Thank you so much for producing this. It's just what I needed today. Peace to all people.

  • @technopriest8686
    @technopriest8686 5 років тому +5

    2 minutes in and I already need this to be an ongoing series

  • @rasras1608
    @rasras1608 5 років тому +1

    Greeting from ETHIOPIA. Much respect for recognizing the creator of the art.

  • @FendiPendergrass
    @FendiPendergrass 2 роки тому +1

    One of the most incredible videos I've ever seen. Despite the language barrier, you can see both of them on the same wavelength. Watching him on stage towards the end was heartwarming

  • @ChefGoldblum79
    @ChefGoldblum79 5 років тому +5

    3:36 making beats in his head while doing the interview. That's passion for the game...

  • @isismurray9073
    @isismurray9073 Рік тому +1

    I respect madlib so much as a musician. His blue note record changed my musical life as a youth !!

  • @Lanz22
    @Lanz22 5 років тому +3

    The Love/Hate (mostly Hate) relationship between Madlib and Quas is legendary.

  • @djonfonsteen6331
    @djonfonsteen6331 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic!! Bless and positive vibrations to all. 🇪🇹🇬🇧🇯🇲

  • @RivardDJoseph
    @RivardDJoseph 5 років тому +2

    This is one UA-cam’s best videos. Seriously, so many aspects of life incorporated into this short but informative segment

  • @ruffiankick
    @ruffiankick 6 років тому +3

    yooo, Ayalew Mesfin is a real one for dealing with that kind of condemning just because his music was uplifting to the people of Ethiopia. the fact that he still to this day stands for what he believes, it fucking inspires me.
    Also, its really dope to see Madlib geeked over this legend. im geeked over Madlib myself. Him and Kankick are like my number one inspirations when i started doing music 10 years ago. I hope to one day meet them. hopefully this music I do takes me there someday.
    Jah bless to you & yours Ayalew! also Jah bless to Madlib, Egon & Noisey!

  • @ethanverde2569
    @ethanverde2569 6 років тому +92

    6:56 this dude Ayaléw gotta thugger record on wax

    • @ichris2011
      @ichris2011 5 років тому +9

      Ethan Verde more proof Thug is the goat

    • @eddielunsford476
      @eddielunsford476 5 років тому +1

      I was finna point that out I wonder if he actually listens to him that would be hard asf

    • @balmain-i3e
      @balmain-i3e 4 роки тому

      😂 i was dead when I saw that, i couldn't stop laughing

    • @mamatony8931
      @mamatony8931 3 роки тому +1

      honestly hearing his vocal style i can imagine he would appreciate thugs style

  • @IceKoldKilla
    @IceKoldKilla 5 років тому +3

    Thank you for introducing me to this man. I'm currently tracking down his music. Incredible video.

  • @nickstelzer
    @nickstelzer 6 років тому +10

    Noisey. Keep this going.

  • @postshanna
    @postshanna 6 років тому +25

    love love love videos like this. it pains me to see that in this day and age we have almost all recorded music at our fingertips and people still choose to listen to the same handful of artists or watered down manufactured crap. somehow internet/streaming etc had the opposite effect and people got lazier and less curious and just want to be told what to like

    • @jewzyjesse311
      @jewzyjesse311 4 роки тому +1

      postshanna it’s a blessing and a curse

  • @rhysj4926
    @rhysj4926 5 років тому +2

    He's so rare I'm surprised he's still alive. Legend.

  • @creathechiboi
    @creathechiboi 5 років тому +5

    Madlib has now become one of my favorite producers ever. His beats are so good and I’m really glad he uses the music as an instrument itself.

  • @MahvyuTV
    @MahvyuTV 6 років тому +10

    MADLIB is a 805Legend , much respect ✊

  • @ndigogh
    @ndigogh 6 років тому +34

    0:54 "know how i mean....KNOW HOW I MEAN" I don't know why I died laughing at that.

  • @fred.y3890
    @fred.y3890 2 роки тому +1

    It's crazy because madlip put me on so many soul jazz blues artists

  • @MulkeyBlueQuartet
    @MulkeyBlueQuartet 2 роки тому +3

    Lol madlib getting fed the sweet bread at the end was wholesome af

  • @Huumf
    @Huumf 5 років тому +5

    I love hearing about what Madlib is up to

  • @jrinredcar
    @jrinredcar 6 років тому +1

    I really hope this becomes a regular series. This was brilliant, emotional and inspiring

  • @mariofernandez7598
    @mariofernandez7598 6 років тому +51

    Madlib is a legend and the most slept on producer ever!! Lootpack Quasimoto still play the shit out of those albums. And Stone throw is one of best underground labels ever, Peanut Butter Wolf My Vinyl Weighs a Ton is a classic

    • @KL_Stereo
      @KL_Stereo 6 років тому +2

      Slept on, huh

    • @Stoney-Jacksman
      @Stoney-Jacksman 6 років тому +4

      @@KL_Stereo haha evrryone is slept on and underrated nowadays.. people are idiots man. Yukhhhhhhhh!

    • @EricEustace
      @EricEustace 6 років тому +3

      R.I.P Charizma!

    • @iShredStreets
      @iShredStreets 5 років тому

      Mario Fernandez Yo, what you think of Kazi & Madlib - Blackmarket Seminar?

    • @fatbastardbeats
      @fatbastardbeats 5 років тому +1

      @@iShredStreets Havent listened recently, but I prefer the other things he made at the time (Lootpack and Madlib Medicine Show 5)

  • @arontung
    @arontung 5 років тому

    This is what music is all about. It always been spiritual. When you have that feeling and you express it thru music it becomes magic. Keep diggin in the crates and you will always find a tale that has not been told.

  • @manenet2867
    @manenet2867 4 роки тому

    እጅግ የማደንቀው የሀገሬ ጀግና ""ጋሽ አያሌው መስፍን""
    በመጭው February 15 2020 የዓለምፀሐይ ወዳጆ የጥበብ መድረክ"" የዕድሜ ዘመን የክብር ተሸላሚ..!!!
    በDenver Colorado..!!

  • @lopezhamilton1146
    @lopezhamilton1146 5 років тому +1

    This is so beautiful, I almost can’t take it.

  • @AA-ed6vg
    @AA-ed6vg 3 роки тому +1

    7:08 man he got deep. He’s such a great musician as you can see Madlib just being Amazed.

  • @abuslang5715
    @abuslang5715 2 роки тому +1

    3:30 madlib drumming on the low, hah i love that, he cant stop loving in it

  • @SomethingSeemsOff
    @SomethingSeemsOff 6 років тому +2

    This is awesome! I love learning more about samples already so it was cool to see major artists encouraging it. You really find a lot good music that you've never would have heard unless you researched the samples.

  • @ph0kused
    @ph0kused 6 років тому +26

    Madlib is a producer god

  • @subkulturebeats
    @subkulturebeats 5 років тому +3

    Egon reminds me Owen Wilson for some reason. Great video and message!

  • @aikoladesma8456
    @aikoladesma8456 5 років тому

    Interviews like these is gold. This hits the spot. Thank you for sharing.

  • @bagofrandom
    @bagofrandom Рік тому +1

    Ethiopian music sounds so heavenly and sacred you can tell it is spiritual without even knowing the language

  • @terrellhinton6441
    @terrellhinton6441 6 років тому +10

    One Love ❤️ to Ethiopia 🇪🇹 Roar Lion 🦁 Haile Selassie

  • @DIRTY-MERLIN
    @DIRTY-MERLIN 6 років тому

    thank you everyone involved in this. very necessary.

  • @MistaTamilan
    @MistaTamilan 4 роки тому

    Madlib is the reason why i crate dig and cook up. Man is legendary.

  • @nel_th3rd224
    @nel_th3rd224 5 років тому

    Found myself coming back to this video

  • @uncvic1
    @uncvic1 5 років тому +1

    I'm like man, don't you start tearing up. Cuz Imma start tearing up...
    Nice segment...

  • @tonyarmada85
    @tonyarmada85 5 років тому +1

    high af right now damn near in tears when homie got the wild applause 😭

  • @xavierrandall
    @xavierrandall 5 років тому

    GOOD STUFF MAN!!!!!!! For people that knock sampling it helps bring back forgotten or people never heard of musicians and opens up a brand new world to people. Peace!!!!

  • @chucke2319
    @chucke2319 5 років тому

    Like litteraly can't even compare madlibs style with any producer out there, it's uniquely interesting that's what I would call it keeps me engaged in its rare ways

  • @alsaulso1332
    @alsaulso1332 5 років тому

    This is beautiful!! Needs to happen more often!! It would change the 🌎!! Music is the first universal language!!

  • @kingghidorah1212
    @kingghidorah1212 5 років тому

    This was a beautiful show to attend. Glad I was there to see it all unfold.

  • @aidanator9
    @aidanator9 5 років тому +1

    Barter 6 in the background alongside the Pete Rock and other records is perfect

  • @DomRadom556
    @DomRadom556 5 років тому

    The compilation that they mentioned was very influential for me . Shout out Ben the Lazy Player for putting me on.

  • @nibastopol
    @nibastopol 3 роки тому

    Big Thanks from Ethiopia

  • @chandrastar5939
    @chandrastar5939 4 роки тому +1

    A really cool aspect of how important hip hop and sampling is.

  • @lb6817
    @lb6817 5 років тому

    That era of Ethiopian muisc was just simply great...

  • @lucabertossi664
    @lucabertossi664 6 років тому

    So much purity in this. Much love

  • @SuperLazyCat
    @SuperLazyCat 5 років тому +6

    Ethiopian funk music is FIRE

  • @WordDwn
    @WordDwn 5 років тому +2

    Good to see madlib doing more videos nowadays

  • @WhatsThisThenLucchiSupremeson
    @WhatsThisThenLucchiSupremeson 5 років тому +3

    id cry if i met madlib

  • @VicRodriguez2
    @VicRodriguez2 5 років тому

    Extremely well done. Thank you for sharing these important stories that very few people are.

  • @emilyfoster9668
    @emilyfoster9668 4 роки тому

    Shout out from Denver! That performance was in historic 5 points at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom!

  • @electric_kool-aid
    @electric_kool-aid 4 роки тому

    Madlib always sounds like he's in the middle of an argument with the interviewer but is is chill about it.

  • @baba8877
    @baba8877 6 років тому +1

    Love him he always face the truth n he so talented as well .

  • @awolfe3605
    @awolfe3605 6 років тому

    Legend right there! I grew up listening to him as a kid.