Quasimoto  

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Quasimoto (also known as Lord Quas) is the animated alter ego or side project of hip hop producer Madlib, from Oxnard, California. Quas is known for the raised pitch of his voice as if he was inhaling helium. Another notable characteristic is Quas inter-changing with Madlib's voice. One day in the studio, Madlib decided to rap to his own beats. He didn't like the sound of his voice (his friends in Oxnard call him 'Barry White' in reference to his deep voice) so he decided to slow his recorder down, rap slowly, then speed the recording back up to produce Quasimoto's distinctive high pitched voice.

Discography

Studio albums

• The Unseen (2000)
• The Further Adventures of Lord Quas (2005)
• Yessir Whatever (2013)

Singles

• "Hittin' Hooks" (1999)
• "Microphone Mathematics" (1999)
• "Basic Instinct" (2000)
• "Come on Feet" (2000)
• "Astronaut" (2002)
• "The Broad Factor" (2004)
• "Bus Ride" (2005)
• "The Front / Youngblood" (2005)
• "Bullysh!t/Seasons Change" (2005)