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".
America's Most Blunted
MF Doom Lyrics
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Never will he boost loose Phillies with the barcode
Or take a whole carload on a wasted trip
Or slit White Owl laced tip from tip with yip
Some rather baggies others like their cracks in vials
Catch a tag, roll a bag of schwag in a Black'n'Mild
He twist Optimo, just the raw leaf part
The list top go: bust before beef start
{"America's most blunted!"} Yeah, yo
DOOM nominated for the best rolled L's
And they wondered how he dealt with stress so well
Wild guess? You could say he stay sedated
Some say buddha'd, some say faded
Someday pray that he will grow a farm barn full
Recent research show it's not so darn harmful (true)
Sometimes you might need to detox
It can help you with your rhyme flow and your beatbox
Off spite to your surprise
Turn a Newport Light to a joint right before your eyes
Tear a page out the good book, hear it how you want it
Doom! The Madvillain killin mad boom
Consume weed and drink brew 'til we perfume the room
The beat conductor smoke twenty-four/seven
Shady you can even ask my reverend
Willie knows, how the Phillies roll, really though
I spend my last dough, to pick up the sticky gold
I spark the lah, but don't {fuck} with speed or trees with seeds
Quasimoto crew, we get keyed
The most blunted on the map
The one astro black, in the alley, with a hoodrat
Hoodrat when you try to react
Even your pops got smack
Even your moms got crack
Meanwhile!! While my bowl got packed
(Do you?) Drop X so you can have good sex (What, no)
I smoke dank so I can grow me a shank
I got the fat sack {shh} all day I'm on it
Who are we? {"America's most blunted!"}
The lyrics to MF DOOM's "America's Most Blunted" offer a glimpse into the world of drug use and the daily routines of those who indulge in illegal substances. Quas, who is referred to as hitting "star mode," is a character who refuses to participate in risky behavior, such as buying loose Phillies with the barcode or taking a carload on a "wasted trip." Instead, he prefers to "twist Optimo, just the raw leaf part." The lyrics suggest that Quas, along with DOOM and their crew, are heavy users of marijuana, with lines like "consume weed and drink brew 'til we perfume the room" and "we get keyed."
The chorus of the song ("America's most blunted!") is a nod to their high levels of drug usage, as they embrace their reputation as heavy users. But amidst the drug references, there's a sense of camaraderie and lightheartedness, as they joke about smoking "dank" in order to "grow a shank." They also acknowledge the potential dangers of drug use, with lines like "sometimes you might need to detox" and "recent research shows it's not so darn harmful (true)." Overall, the song provides a vivid snapshot of the drug culture of the 90s and early 2000s, while also showcasing DOOM's clever wordplay and sense of humor.
Line by Line Meaning
Quas, when he really hit star mode
When Quasimoto became famous
Never will he boost loose Phillies with the barcode
He never steals packaged cigarettes with barcodes
Or take a whole carload on a wasted trip
Or take a whole carload of drugs on a pointless trip
Or slit White Owl laced tip from tip with yip
Or smoke cigars made of White Owl tobacco with marijuana
Some rather baggies others like their cracks in vials
Some people prefer to buy their drugs in plastic bags, others prefer vials
Catch a tag, roll a bag of schwag in a Black'n'Mild
Spray graffiti, roll low-quality marijuana in a cigar
He twist Optimo, just the raw leaf part
He smokes Optimo cigars without any added marijuana
The list top go: bust before beef start
The top priority is to arrest drug dealers before any conflicts arise
At the Stop'n'Go Mart, actin like a spirit host done it
At the convenience store, he acts as if he's the owner
{"America's most blunted!"} Yeah, yo
We are the most drug-addicted in America!
DOOM nominated for the best rolled L's
MF DOOM is nominated for the best-rolled joints
And they wondered how he dealt with stress so well
People wonder how he deals with stress so well
Wild guess? You could say he stay sedated
A guess would be that he stays drugged
Some say buddha'd, some say faded
Some say he's meditating, others say he's high
Someday pray that he will grow a farm barn full
Some hope that he will grow a large farm of marijuana
Recent research show it's not so darn harmful (true)
Recent research shows that marijuana is not very harmful
Sometimes you might need to detox
Sometimes you may need to stop taking drugs to clear your system
It can help you with your rhyme flow and your beatbox
Detoxing can help improve your musical creativity
Off spite to your surprise
Surprisingly, out of spite
Turn a Newport Light to a joint right before your eyes
He can quickly transform his cigarette into a joint
Tear a page out the good book, hear it how you want it
He can interpret religious texts however he wishes
Doom! The Madvillain killin mad boom
MF DOOM is making great music with Madvillain
Consume weed and drink brew 'til we perfume the room
They smoke weed and drink until the room is filled with the scent of drugs and alcohol
The beat conductor smoke twenty-four/seven
He smokes all day and night while producing music
Shady you can even ask my reverend
Even my religious leader can attest to my shady behavior
Willie knows, how the Phillies roll, really though
My friend Willie knows how to roll cigars perfectly
I spend my last dough, to pick up the sticky gold
He spends all his money to buy high-quality marijuana
I spark the lah, but don't {fuck} with speed or trees with seeds
He smokes marijuana, but doesn't use other drugs or low-quality marijuana
Quasimoto crew, we get keyed
The Quasimoto gang does drugs together
The most blunted on the map
They are the most drug-addicted group around
The one astro black, in the alley, with a hoodrat
He's the only black person in the alley, with a woman of low character
Hoodrat when you try to react
She becomes aggressive when you try to stop her behavior
Even your pops got smack
Even your father takes drugs
Even your moms got crack
Even your mother takes drugs
Meanwhile!! While my bowl got packed
While he was preparing his pipe with drugs
(Do you?) Drop X so you can have good sex (What, no)
Do you use ecstasy to enhance sexual pleasure? (No)
I smoke dank so I can grow me a shank
He takes drugs to increase his aggression
I got the fat sack {shh} all day I'm on it
He has a lot of drugs and consumes them all day
Who are we? {"America's most blunted!"}
We are the most drug-addicted in America!
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL DUMILE THOMPSON, OTIS JACKSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@maji___
madlib the only person who can make 20 samples blend into sounding like they come from the same track
@qakze3750
first reply 4 full years later
@kassatto
facts
@leace3554
word
@moresnqp
whoa theres 20 samples on this track?
@micahritchie2411
@@moresnqp 18 different records, including Jaylib - Champion Sound, according to whosampled so it’s something near that. Either way that’s insanely nuts and I could never imagine having the level of brainpower and experience to do something like that
@kamicloudss
this instrumental is actually insane, i got so many friends who make beats and they don't understand how madlib blended so many samples to make it one cohesive experience
@mrlevinielsen
It’s a DJ sound collage
@dillonmann6409
Have you ever listened to dubstep?
@ogynen5gramoblunt726
@@dillonmann6409ye shits ass