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Yesterdays New Quintet

Formed in 2000, Yesterdays New Quintet was producer, DJ, and rapper Madlib’s jazz project. The group also featured Ahmad Miller, Joe McDuphrey, Monk Hughes, and Malik Flavors, all of which were pseudonyms for Otis Jackson, Jr. aka Madlib. Born in Oxnard, California, on October 24, 1973, he grew up in a musical family and made his professional entrée into music in 1993 by producing the debut album for L.A. rap trio the Alkaholiks. His own crew, Lootpack earned the notice of DJ and label owner Peanut Butter Wolf, who brought Lootpack to his label, Stones Throw Records. Lootpack del...