I'm not sure on ordering them as I have them coupled together in pairs, but they're a great series. Often too short if you really love a beat, but I guess that's the plus point as well in that he demonstrates his vast collection of beats and the variety of influences and sounds which he's creating. Madlib has so many alter-egos and aliases it's almost a daunting task to start on his discography.
Didn't Volume 5/6 only drop this year, thought next year might be more realistic?
My favourite of his work is definitely his Shades of Blue album and his albums under the name of Yesterday's New Quintet. Mainly for the jazzy beats and sampling of classic blue note sounds.
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