This book celebrates Madvillainy as a representation of two genius musical minds melding to form one revered supervillain. A product of circumstance, the album came together soon after MF DOOM’s resurgence and Madlib’s reluctant return from avant-garde jazz to rap. With DOOM tragically passing away at the end of 2020, Madvillainy remains the cornerstone of his extensive legacy. It contextualizes Madvillainy throughout the years before and after its existence, delving into its intertwined relationship with the rise of the social media era.