Daniel Dumile (July 13, 1971 – October 31, 2020) was a British-American rap… Read Full Bio ↴Daniel Dumile (July 13, 1971 – October 31, 2020) was a British-American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He performed and released music under a variety of stage names, most notably MF DOOM, which Dumile preferred to be stylized in all caps. Dumile debuted during hip-hop's golden age of the late 1980s and became a major figure in underground hip-hop of the early 21st century. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest rappers of all-time.
Born in London, Dumile moved with his family to Long Island, New York at a young age. He began his musical career in 1988 as a member of the East Coast hip-hop trio KMD, at which time he performed under the name Zev Love X. KMD disbanded in 1993 following the death of Dumile's brother, DJ Subroc. After taking a hiatus from the music scene, Dumile reemerged in 1998, when he began performing at open mic events while wearing a mask. He adopted the MF DOOM persona and rarely made unmasked public appearances from that time onward. His metal mask resembles that of Marvel Comics supervillain Doctor Doom, who is depicted rapping on the cover of his 1999 debut solo album Operation: Doomsday. In the early 2000s, Dumile also released solo albums under the pseudonyms King Geedorah and Viktor Vaughn.
MF DOOM appeared in several collaborative projects such as Madvillain (with Madlib), DANGERDOOM (with Danger Mouse), DOOMSTARKS (with Ghostface Killah), JJ DOOM (with Jneiro Jarel), NEHRUVIANDOOM (with Bishop Nehru), and Czarface Meets Metal Face (with CZARFACE).
Dumile was born on 9 January 1971 in London, England, the son of a Trinidadian mother and a Zimbabwean father. His family moved to Long Island, New York, when he was a child; Dumile remained a British citizen. Dumile grew up in Freeport, New York, and first started DJ'ing during the summer after third grade. Dumile had lived in London since 2009. Dumile was a follower of the Nuwaubian Nation.
Dumile created the MF DOOM character as an alter ego with a backstory he could reference in his music. The character combines elements from the Marvel Comics supervillain Doctor Doom, Destro, and the Phantom of the Opera; like Doctor Doom and Phantom, Dumile referred to himself in the third person while in character. His signature mask was similar to that of Doctor Doom, who is depicted rapping on the cover of Dumile's 1999 debut album Operation: Doomsday.
Dumile wore the mask while performing, and would not be photographed without it, except for short glimpses in videos and in earlier photos with KMD. Later versions of the mask were based on a prop from the 2000 film Gladiator. Academic Hershini Bhana Young argued that, by appropriating the Doctor Doom mask, Dumile "positions himself as enemy, not only of the music industry but also of dominant constructions of identity that relegate him as a black man to second-class citizenship".
Dumile's rap persona MF DOOM was known for his unique free-association rap style, challenging the conventional style of rhyming and flow. His interest in cartoons, comics and other pop culture realms as well as his distinct sampling/production inspired many contemporary artists today.
On December 31, 2020 it was announced on Dumile's Instagram and Facebook by his wife Jasmine, that the rapper had passed away on October 31 of that year at the age of 49.
After his death, Variety described him as one of the scene's "most celebrated, unpredictable and enigmatic figures". Dumile is considered one of the most celebrated and influential musicians in hip-hop. The English musician Thom Yorke, who collaborated with Dumile on two occasions, wrote: "He was a massive inspiration to so many of us, changed things... For me the way he put words was often shocking in its genius, using stream of consciousness in a way I'd never heard before." Stereogum, reviewing Operation: Doomsday on its 20th anniversary, noted Dumile's "formative" influence on younger rappers. El-P of Run the Jewels described him as a "writer's writer", while Q-Tip called him "your favorite rapper's favorite rapper".
Born in London, Dumile moved with his family to Long Island, New York at a young age. He began his musical career in 1988 as a member of the East Coast hip-hop trio KMD, at which time he performed under the name Zev Love X. KMD disbanded in 1993 following the death of Dumile's brother, DJ Subroc. After taking a hiatus from the music scene, Dumile reemerged in 1998, when he began performing at open mic events while wearing a mask. He adopted the MF DOOM persona and rarely made unmasked public appearances from that time onward. His metal mask resembles that of Marvel Comics supervillain Doctor Doom, who is depicted rapping on the cover of his 1999 debut solo album Operation: Doomsday. In the early 2000s, Dumile also released solo albums under the pseudonyms King Geedorah and Viktor Vaughn.
MF DOOM appeared in several collaborative projects such as Madvillain (with Madlib), DANGERDOOM (with Danger Mouse), DOOMSTARKS (with Ghostface Killah), JJ DOOM (with Jneiro Jarel), NEHRUVIANDOOM (with Bishop Nehru), and Czarface Meets Metal Face (with CZARFACE).
Dumile was born on 9 January 1971 in London, England, the son of a Trinidadian mother and a Zimbabwean father. His family moved to Long Island, New York, when he was a child; Dumile remained a British citizen. Dumile grew up in Freeport, New York, and first started DJ'ing during the summer after third grade. Dumile had lived in London since 2009. Dumile was a follower of the Nuwaubian Nation.
Dumile created the MF DOOM character as an alter ego with a backstory he could reference in his music. The character combines elements from the Marvel Comics supervillain Doctor Doom, Destro, and the Phantom of the Opera; like Doctor Doom and Phantom, Dumile referred to himself in the third person while in character. His signature mask was similar to that of Doctor Doom, who is depicted rapping on the cover of Dumile's 1999 debut album Operation: Doomsday.
Dumile wore the mask while performing, and would not be photographed without it, except for short glimpses in videos and in earlier photos with KMD. Later versions of the mask were based on a prop from the 2000 film Gladiator. Academic Hershini Bhana Young argued that, by appropriating the Doctor Doom mask, Dumile "positions himself as enemy, not only of the music industry but also of dominant constructions of identity that relegate him as a black man to second-class citizenship".
Dumile's rap persona MF DOOM was known for his unique free-association rap style, challenging the conventional style of rhyming and flow. His interest in cartoons, comics and other pop culture realms as well as his distinct sampling/production inspired many contemporary artists today.
On December 31, 2020 it was announced on Dumile's Instagram and Facebook by his wife Jasmine, that the rapper had passed away on October 31 of that year at the age of 49.
After his death, Variety described him as one of the scene's "most celebrated, unpredictable and enigmatic figures". Dumile is considered one of the most celebrated and influential musicians in hip-hop. The English musician Thom Yorke, who collaborated with Dumile on two occasions, wrote: "He was a massive inspiration to so many of us, changed things... For me the way he put words was often shocking in its genius, using stream of consciousness in a way I'd never heard before." Stereogum, reviewing Operation: Doomsday on its 20th anniversary, noted Dumile's "formative" influence on younger rappers. El-P of Run the Jewels described him as a "writer's writer", while Q-Tip called him "your favorite rapper's favorite rapper".
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MF DOOM Lyrics
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"One Beer" I get no kick from champagne Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me…
12 Steps Til Doom Dept of Rec ft mF DOOM - "12 Steps 'Til…
3214 Rambling out of the Wild West Leaving the towns I love…
? [MF Doom] He cleans his metal mask with gasoline Then af…
? (feat. Kurious) Intro: Dr. Doom My servants began to forge what was to…
? feat. Kurious He cleans his metal mask with gasoline, they after him Last…
A Dead Mouse Yo I'm only rhyming where the drums is at Y'all niggaz think…
A Word of Advice "In the time of your life Live so that in that…
Absolutely Things take a turn for the worse Send him back where…
All Outta Ale One more beer and I'll take you all All of you Banned…
America's Most Blunted Quas, when he really hit star mode Never will he boost…
Angelz Yea, that's right It's not a Hardy Boy mystery neither This …
Anti Gravity Every day, we walk the same street The same corner that…
Anti Matter From Venus to Mars back to Earth Back to the x…
Anti-Gravity Every day, we walk the same street The same corner that…
Anti-Matter feat. fantastik From Venus to Mars back to Earth Back to the x…
Arabic Gum MF DOOM & MF Grimm - "Arabic Gum + Ajowan =…
Arrow Root Elder Blossoms Bishop Nehru SharePlay My thoughts, are like…
Back In The Days It was back in the days when I met a…
Ballskin Mmmm The flow is toe in, precision as an afro trim All…
Batty boyz Oh shoot, get a load of that fruit In thigh high…
Beef Rap Beef rap could lead to gettin? teeth capped Or even a…
Beef Rapp Beef rap, could lead to getting teeth capped Or even a…
Bell of Doom I'll show the world, and more particularly Those dim-witted,…
Bells of Doom "I'll show the world, and more particularly those dim-witted…
Benetton Long time coming huh Jorge? I gotchu hip-Hop to the death Le…
Biochemical Equation Tempted by the sins of life, the pleasures of lust With…
Bumpy's message Yo, what's up, DOOM? It's Bumpy Knuckles Just calling to say…
Calamus "He’s a super " hero Jet Jaguar's a superhero Jet Jaguar's a…
Cellz Born like this, into this As the chalk faces smile, as…
CELLZ Pt. 2 DOOM from the realm of El Kulum, smelly gel fume Separating…
Change The Beat A modern day marvel but terrible, better horrible When he g…
Curls Villain get the money like curls They just tryin′ to get…
Dead Bent Goddamn it Super motherfucking villain goddamn it About to g…
Deep Fried Frenz Before we go any further Friend As you call 'em, they call…
depuis que j'etais enfant DOOM and Fuzati's no loser Ya win some, ya lose some Ya…
Doom I'll have to go ahead with my experiment right now Lower…
Doom Are You Awake Doom, are you awake? (Yes, but what do you want?) You fool…
Doomsday Mic check (When I was led to you) (I knew you were…
Dragon's Blood MF DOOM & MF Grimm - "Dragon’s Blood + Cayenne =…
Elder Blossoms [Verse: Bishop Nehru] My thoughts, are like a bright symphon…
Fig Leaf Bi‐Carbonate Well anyway You may be saying about now "How in the world…
Fillet‐O‐Rapper Whenever I'm expecting a lot of company Haven't had a lot…
Fire Wood Drumstix Dilla, Dilla, mix, mix, mix Y'all know what it is, villain D…
Fly That Knot Yeah, that's what I'm talkin' 'bout Yeah, we on fire…
Foolish Some quote scriptures But parrots quote grimm scriptures Are…
Gas Drawls ...metalface doom... ...operation doomsday... By the way, …
Gazzillion Ear Villain man never ran with krills in his hand and Won't…
Get 'Er Done Make no mistake son, it's Jake One He makes beats well…
Ghostwhirl Well here we are again just you and me I don't…
Go With the Drawls Big up all the Monsta Island massive And beware before I…
Greenbacks (Ay, look) (But you can't get there) M-O-N-E-Y (yeah, it's …
Guinnesses Sheitan never came so ill, he got skill Met a brother…
Gunfight I step out the saloon About a quarter to noon Might as…
Hero v.s. Villain And that ended Doom's plans for world destruction And how di…
Hey Good evening, ladies and gentlemen (hey) I'd like to thank y…
Hoe Cakes Keep your hoes in check (Super) I got this girl and she…
Hold On To You never know it might Be better than yesterday Yeah, the l…
Hook's Is Extra He walk around town with a Frown like Homey the Clown Shellt…
I Hear Voices Part 1 Tossing, turning, dreams of murder, someone's killing me Of …
I Hear Voices Pt. 1 To my Metal Face bros with Stomachs of cast iron who…
Intro Looks like I hit the jackpot! (Supervillain!) That's the bes…
Is He Ill Is he ill? Do he really fit the bill? Spit to…
Is He Ill? Well Is He Ill? [yes] Do he really fit the bill?…
It Ain (He's a shady character, what's his name?) Oh wait now, got…
It Ain't Nuthin Yo, yeah Don't erase none of that good shit in the…
It Ain't Nutthin' (He's a shady character, what's his name?) Oh wait now, got…
It Sounded Like a Roc! Roc! It sounded like a roc! It sounded like- Like a roc! A r…
Kon Karne Darker than the East river Larger than the Empire State Wher…
Kon Queso Give it a sec for the pain to start This wreck…
Kookies It's horrible One little evening alone, home End up with car…
Lactose And Lecithin Somewhere's out in cop killin' Queens The bo deans stop limo…
Lavender Buds I just lie awake and think of pleasant nights we'd…
Lemon Grass [Intro: Juice Sample] Hey man if Bishop calls or if he…
Let Me Watch feat Apani B Mmm.. My cousin's friend's friend wanna meet me Saw V on…
Lickupon Confirmation of your worse fears Ever since his first years …
Lightworks What is the magic the makes ones eyes sparkle and…
Make A Buck "Just to make a buck" "Just to make a buck" "Just…
Mash's Revenge He wants to get his girlfriend? Go get your girlfriend Ay! A…
Melody Remember, only you can tell which sounds are Correct to your…
Microwave Mayo Chain-smoking beedies 'til his brain's broken completely Get…
Modern Day Mugging He used to get straight A's Nowadays get way payed is…
Monday Night at Fluid This is a public service announcement Be careful It could be…
More rhymin More rhymin', pure diamond, tore hymen, poor timing Raw lini…
Mr Clean Study your history -- Whoever don't? I pity-the-fool like Mr…
My Favorite Ladies Mary, you make me wanna eat you Everytime i see you…
My Favourite Ladies Ladies Mary, you make me wanna eat you Every time I see…
New Beginning [MF Doom] Yo, yo Bring in the big guns, weapons is ready …
No Snakes Alive "Ha ha ha ha ha ha!" (King Ghidra/King Geedorah) ..Ghidr…
No Snakes Alive Instrumental MF DOOM & MF Grimm - "Arabic Gum + Ajowan =…
November Has Come Slow it down some No split clown bum Your old…
One Beer I get no kick from champagne Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me…
Operation: Greenbacks (Ay, look) (But you can't get there) M-O-N-E-Y (yeah, it's …
Operation: Greenbacks (feat. Megalon & King Geedorah) [MF Doom] A fly tramp, that's what she called me 'Cause I…
Operation: Greenbacks feat. Megalon (Ay, look) (But you can't get there) M-O-N-E-Y (yeah, it's …
Orris Root Powder Orris root is a member of the iris family with…
Peach Extract Это Егор Крид Мечтаю – отдых в понедельник Он в меня так…
Pennyroyal Yeah Another love song gone wrong So know you are a WOOP Lik…
Poo‐Putt Platter I tripped a lot out here in the woods lately This…
Potholderz I strive to be humble, lest I stumble Never sold a…
Potholderz (feat. Count Bass D) [DWIGHT SPITS] I strive to be humble lest I stumble Never so…
Potholderz feat. Count Bass D I strive to be humble, lest I stumble Never sold a…
Potholderz Featuring Count Bass D I strive to be humble, lest I stumble Never sold a…
Put Your Quarters Up "Trapped in a deadly video game "Trapped in a deadly video…
Quite Buttery It's been a long time, true indeed Congratulations to the Co…
Raedawn I could understand it V the beat bandit who bring heat…
Rap Ambush who told you dat? roll through, BRAAT! old to the new know…
Rapp Snitch Knishes (Yo) (Yo) MF DOOM Mr. Fantastik Mr. Fantastik Villain (Wha…
Rapp Snitch Knishes Feat. Mr Fantastik "Yo" "Yo" MF DOOM Mr. Fantastik Mr. Fantastik Villain "Wha…
Rapp Snitch Knishes feat. Mr. Fantastik (Yo) (Yo) MF DOOM Mr. Fantastik Mr. Fantastik Villain (Wha…
Rapp Snitch Knishes ft. Mr. Fantastik "Yo" "Yo" MF DOOM Mr. Fantastik Mr. Fantastik Villain "Wha…
Red I remember when, last past November when Clown kid got pound…
Rhymes Like Dimes Ayo, yo, y'all can't stand right here In his right hand…
Rock Co Cane Flow Up in them five-star tellies and two mic rhymes Be them…
Saffron "The darkness falls away to morning as a Lone masked manhunt…
Saliva Great balls of fire Guess who just crawled out the mud…
Sniper Elite To the head The new June Moon shootin' on a Blue…
Social Distortion For the love of Christ I don't need ice to leave…
Sofa King Please, read from sheets I am I am Sofa king Sofa king Scar…
Songs In the Key of Tryfe I'm only one call away. I'll be there to save the…
Sorcerers He′s not that cat Got that, and he never shot that…
Still Dope I'm still dope even if the bag ain't coach Even if…
Super It's superhero vision, sonic listen It's superhero vision, s…
Super Hoe Cakes Keep your hoes in check (Super) I got this girl and she…
Supervillain Looks like I hit the jackpot! (Supervillain!) That's the bes…
Supervillain Intro Looks like I hit the jackpot (Supervillain) Hahaha, that's t…
Supervillainz "what rhymes with shillin, villain" "what rhymes with shmil…
Thank Yah (Thank you) Thank ya...…
That Already woke, spared a joke, barely spoke, rarely smoke Star…
the chocolate conquistadors Niño Niño, vente conmigo Escúchame, te cuento unas cosas De …
The Final Hour "The final hour is approaching for the people of Earth,…
The Finest As the life cycle goes on goes on And you learn…
The Finest (feat. Tommy Gunn) [MF Doom] As the life cycle goes on ... goes on And…
The Finest feat. Tommy Gunn As the life cycle goes on goes on And you learn…
The M.I.C Feel the magnetism between us (The mic) Growing stronger and…
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