>Also, as one of the original Madlib fiends of the world it's
>been tough transitioning to this "one Madlib project every 2-3
>years" pace he's been at so I'm hyped but guardedly so
>(*protects heart*).

I feel like this started when he left Stones Throw and shifted focus on Madlib Invazion/Now-Again with Egon.

Beyond that, he's getting older. Maybe he's not producing as much and more focused on business, family, etc. I don't know.