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".
the chocolate conquistadors
MF DOOM Lyrics
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Niño, vente conmigo
Escúchame, te cuento unas cosas
De unos hombres, ay, estos hombres
Eran hombres bravos llegaban de África
Con la fuerza de la belleza
Ay, mijo, conquistaban la ignorancia
Y las bestias de la humanidad
Y también el dios cósmico
Los llamamos los conquistadores chocolates
(It's yours)
Legitimize living lies, channel the cosmos
These God flows here to civilize
Hear them footsteps, here come the Moors
Neanderthals in scores, eatin' wild boars
Thousands of years on tour, organize y'all
Wild whores smellin' like animals through the pores on all fours
Foul cannibals, hear the roars
Raw flesh, rebellious and lawless
(?) and it's all blessed
All dressed in garbs of royalty
Gods, we're sworn to be, righteous laws accordingly
Educated by the highly elevated
Melanated and mind renovated
Once they stumble across the right answer (yours)
Remarkably similar to Wakanda, white panther
Urge combat cancer, detoxin' the liver, sexual enhancers
Symbolisms in Hollywood, jolly good
Show us how evil will manifest, or probably could
Diving beings, mind fleeing, conquistadores chocolates
Takes a fake history to erase
Comin' through the corridors of deep space
High beams, all-eye seein'
Find meaning, clairvoyant, mind reading
Nervous system, serve as wisdom
Flow superior, determine rhythm
Electricity, eccentricity, Afrocentric synchronicity
In the air everywhere, takin' over
Chocolate conquerors, supernova
Educatin', dominatin', time deflatin', bomb on Satan
Wicked is gone, torn and shaken, force awakens (it's time)
Back to them caves, conquistadores chocolates
The song "The Chocolate Conquistadors" by MF DOOM features lyrics that paint a vivid picture of history and colonization. The song tells the story of a group of brave men who arrived from Africa and were able to conquer ignorance and the beasts of humanity through the power of beauty. These men were called the conquistadores chocolates, and they brought light, faith, and the cosmic god to the world. The song also features references to Hollywood symbolism and Wakanda, and urges listeners to combat cancer, detox the liver, and enhance their sexuality.
The lyrics of "The Chocolate Conquistadors" shed light on the idea of history being rewritten and erased through colonization. The "fake history" that is mentioned represents a narrative that is created to justify the actions of colonizers while marginalizing the voices and experiences of those who were colonized. The conquistadores chocolates, who are represented as brave and powerful in the song, are a direct challenge to this narrative, as they represent a group that is often overlooked in the telling of history.
The song also presents the idea that true power comes from education and knowledge. The conquistadores chocolates are described as being highly elevated and melanated, suggesting that their power comes from their ability to think critically and engage with the world around them. The lyrics also make reference to the importance of electric and Afrocentric synchronicity, suggesting that true power and progress comes from a harmonious relationship with the universe.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Chocolate Conquistadors" are powerful and thought-provoking, encouraging listeners to question the narratives they are presented with and to seek knowledge as a means of empowerment.
Line by Line Meaning
Niño
Child
Niño, vente conmigo
Child, come with me
Escúchame, te cuento unas cosas
Listen to me, I'll tell you some things
De unos hombres, ay, estos hombres
About some men, oh, these men
Eran hombres bravos llegaban de África
They were brave men who came from Africa
Con la fuerza de la belleza
With the strength of beauty
Ay, mijo, conquistaban la ignorancia
Oh, my child, they conquered ignorance
Y las bestias de la humanidad
And the beasts of humanity
Daban al mundo la luz y la fe
They gave the world light and faith
Y también el dios cósmico
And also the cosmic god
Los llamamos los conquistadores chocolates
We call them the chocolate conquerors
Legitimize living lies, channel the cosmos
Make falsehoods seem real, connect to the universe
These God flows here to civilize
These divine messages are here to educate
Hear them footsteps, here come the Moors
Hear the footsteps of the Moors approaching
Neanderthals in scores, eatin' wild boars
Many Neanderthals eating wild boars
Thousands of years on tour, organize y'all
Traveling for thousands of years, organizing everyone
Wild whores smellin' like animals through the pores on all fours
Prostitutes smelling like animals on all fours
Foul cannibals, hear the roars
Hear the roars of the disgusting cannibals
Raw flesh, rebellious and lawless
Eating raw meat, rebelling against laws
(?) and it's all blessed
And everything is blessed
All dressed in garbs of royalty
Wearing clothing fit for royalty
Gods, we're sworn to be, righteous laws accordingly
We're meant to be like gods, following righteous laws
Educated by the highly elevated
Taught by those who are highly evolved
Melanated and mind renovated
Having dark skin and a renovated mind
Once they stumble across the right answer (yours)
Once they find the correct answer (which is yours)
Remarkably similar to Wakanda, white panther
Very similar to the fictionaland futuristic nation of Wakanda and the white panther
Urge combat cancer, detoxin' the liver, sexual enhancers
A need to fight cancer, detoxify the liver, and enhance sexuality
Symbolisms in Hollywood, jolly good
Symbolism in Hollywood is quite interesting
Show us how evil will manifest, or probably could
Demonstrate how evil can or will manifest itself
Diving beings, mind fleeing, conquistadores chocolates
Beings who dive into the mind, fleeing, like the chocolate conquerors
Takes a fake history to erase
It takes a false history to erase the truth
Comin' through the corridors of deep space
Arriving through the corridors of space
High beams, all-eye seein'
Bright lights, able to see everything
Find meaning, clairvoyant, mind reading
Find meaning through clairvoyance and mind reading
Nervous system, serve as wisdom
The nervous system serves as wisdom
Flow superior, determine rhythm
Have superior flow and determine the rhythm
Electricity, eccentricity, Afrocentric synchronicity
Electricity, eccentricity, and Afrocentric synchronicity
In the air everywhere, takin' over
In the air, everywhere, taking over
Chocolate conquerors, supernova
The chocolate conquerors are like a supernova
Educatin', dominatin', time deflatin', bomb on Satan
Educating, dominating, deflating time, and bombing Satan
Wicked is gone, torn and shaken, force awakens (it's time)
The evil is gone, destroyed and shaken, and a force is now awakening (it's time)
Back to them caves, conquistadores chocolates
Let's go back to the caves, like the chocolate conquerors
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Dumile, Chester Hansen, Alphonso Mizell, Alexander Sowinski, Matthew Tavares, Larry Mizell, Leland Whitty
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GBPocket
His translation from the beginning in ingles for the people:
Child
Boy come with me
Listen to me, I'll tell you some things
Of some men, there are these men
They were brave men they came from Africa
With strength and beauty
Ay, mijo, they conquered ignorance
And the beast of humanity
They gave the world light and faith
Also the cosmic god
We call them the conquering chocolates
@xXNEONSKILLZXx
Who ever runs rockstar's GTA sound department knows what's up
@skigh45
Was this recently added to gta v???
@nyquilp
@skigh45 it was made for gta v
@samthesmartfella
I can see they have a higher budget than the developers
@TheSnoozeFox
The funniest thing is it’s a bunch of old Scottish guys
@llamapartyy
bro....
@fancyclown3593
It is bittersweet ain't it? He's joined his brother and son. RIP THE ILLEST
@KefkaTheDemiGod
Man's up in heaven like 'Take me to your Leader'
@Grei_Undyne
He is at peace and he is with his loved ones. Dude was a class act and a legend low-key
@michaelfry667
The illest villain. What a loss. Miss you brother.