On the song "Rappcats Pt. 3", Madlib lists various Rap musicians and record labels who have influenced him. Some of them are:

Ultramagnetic MC's, Stetsasonic, Afrika Bambaataa, Soulsonic Force, MC Shy-D, Public Enemy, Boogie Down Productions, MC Shan, The Fat Boys, Mr. Magic, N.W.A, World Class Wreckin' Cru, Craig Mack, Steady B, Schoolly D, Heavy D, Mantronix, Chubb Rock, The Chosen Ones, KMD, Lootpack, Cold Crush Brothers, Leaders Of The New School, Kool Daddy Fresh, Maestro Fresh-Wes, Marley Marl, The 45 King, Biz Markie, Beat Master Clay D, DJ Red Alert, Just Ice, The Skinny Boys, Doug E. Fresh, Freshco & Miz, MC Lyte, Audio Two, Chill Rob G, Charizma, Big L, Notorious B.I.G., 2Pac, Scott La Rock, Das EFX, EPMD