“Evil Urges” by My Morning Jacket

Four stars out of five

“Evil urges, baby,” squeals Jim James in the title track of his band’s fifth studio album. “They be part of the human way!” A slinky funk strut delivered in Prince-like falsetto that blows up into a proggy Southern-rock guitar duel, “Evil Urges” rallies you to “Dedicate your love to any woman or man/No racial boundary lines, no social subdivisions” and notes that “evil” is often in the ear of the beholder. -Will Hermes, Rolling Stone

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While Madlib is no stranger to collaborating with some of music’s more talented artists like the late  Jay Dee and MF Doom, the producer/emcee traveled south of the Equator to find his latest partner in crime.

Jackson Conti is a project between the California native as Otis Jackson Jr. and Ivan “Mamão” Conti, who is known for his work with the Brazilian band Azymuth.

Their album, “Sujinho,” is a blend of the various styles of Brazilian music as well as soul, funk, and jazz.

Some of Madlib’s notable collaborations include:

For a complete Madlib discotography, see Stones Throw Records.

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