The concept of “Green Power” revolves around the use of the word “Green” as metonymy, “a word or phrase that is substituted for a more formal word or phrase to which it is related.” In this case, “Green” primarily refers to weed and money, though the meaning changes later on in the song. The first verse is a one-sided conversation between Quasimoto and an unidentified person about the pursuit of green in an urban community, while the second verse illuminates the listener to Madlib’s own alternative definition for the word. “Green Power” could represent two things – the power of mone… read more
The concept of “Green Power” revolves around the use of the word “Green” as metonymy, “a word or phrase that is substituted for a more formal word or… read more
The concept of “Green Power” revolves around the use of the word “Green” as metonymy, “a word or phrase that is substituted for a more formal word or phrase to which it is related.” In t… read more
Quasimoto is an alter ego of Madlib. Quasimoto first came to life on Madlib's personal beat tapes in the producer's early years in Oxnard CA, circa mid/late 1990s, in recordings that were meant for his own personal listening. After Madlib began working with Stones Throw Records, he was convinced to release Quasimoto, first as a featured MC on Peanut Butter Wolf's "Styles Crews Flows Beats" 1998. Finally, Madlib put out Quasimoto's debut solo album - The Unseen - in 2000. This album received much praise from both underground hip-hop press and mainstream… read more
Quasimoto is an alter ego of Madlib. Quasimoto first came to life on Madlib's personal beat tapes in the producer's early years in Oxnard CA, circa mid/late 1990s, in recordings t… read more
Quasimoto is an alter ego of Madlib. Quasimoto first came to life on Madlib's personal beat tapes in the producer's early years in Oxnard CA, circa mid/late 1990s, in recordings that were meant for his own personal listening.… read more
