Madlib's diverse samples and offbeat grooves have proved irresistible for a generation of hip-hop hippies. The Beat Konducta's eclectic crate-digging can be heard in the oeuvre of both Kanye West (the acoustic R&B of “All Falls Down”) and 9th Wonder (the bare soul of “LetMeRideSoul!!!!!”). Elsewhere, NxWorries offer a bright counterpoint to Madvillain's evil proclivities on the smooth funk classic “Suede.”