The project known as is a legendary, mostly unreleased collaboration between Mac Miller and Madlib that originated in 2014. While only one song featuring this specific combination with Thundercat and Freddie Gibbs has been publicly teased, the "deep story" spans years of quiet creativity and mutual respect. The Origin: Tacos and Beats
: Contributed verses, making it a "full circle" moment for the trio that first met through the Piñata sessions. Evolution of the Project Madlib plays some Maclib in SF last night. : r/MacMiller The project known as is a legendary, mostly
The connection began in 2014 when Mac Miller recorded the final verse for the title track of Freddie Gibbs and Madlib's album, Piñata . Following this, the two met for tacos at in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, to discuss working together further. By early 2015, Madlib began sending "batches of beats" to Mac, who started recording tracks for what they initially envisioned as a simple EP. The Unreleased Collaboration Evolution of the Project Madlib plays some Maclib
The specific track featuring and Freddie Gibbs was first revealed to the public after Mac Miller’s death. During a DJ set in San Diego in March 2019, Madlib played a snippet of an unreleased song (often referred to by fans as "Maclib #2" or "Nosy Neighbour"). By early 2015, Madlib began sending "batches of
: A close friend and long-time collaborator of Mac Miller, provided co-production and vocals on the track.