Madlib, Madvillain and late rapper/producer J Dilla are among the hip-hop artists featured on the collaborative CD/DVD set "Chrome Children," due Oct. 3 via Stones Throw/Adult Swim. The CD includes a track from each artist on Stones Throw's current roster, while the DVD contains footage of MF Doom and Madlib's live performance at this year's South by Southwest festival.

From the unlikely beach town of Oxnard, 40 miles north of Los Angeles, the multi-dimensional MADLIB quickly rose to prominence as one of the most interesting figures in late-'90s hip-hop. With his childhood buddies in the Lootpack, Madlib quickly made a name for himself as a rapper, producer, and DJ. In particular, his expansive style and deft touch for composition made him one of hip-hop's most sought-after producers. An enthusiastic crate digger, with a deep reverence for jazz and soul, Madlib branched out into a number of ambitious, engaging solo projects.