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".
Let Me Watch feat Apani B
MF Doom Lyrics
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Saw V on TV, said she needed a sweety
Heard he was the type to do her name in grafitti
Greet her with a kiss kiss
Straight gentlemen need stee, a G
What others meant to be is meant to be
She can slip a smile and make a nigga flip wild
Herand bold name chain, diamond chips crips style
Athletic chick who run track
Hey miss, pleasure's all mine
Please call me Vik
Okay, I did a full inspection
Head to toe we rocked black denim
Flashed the grin, sweetest sin
Said to him: "Hey, my name is Nikki
You twenty minutes late and almost miss me"
Turn off my CD, I was bumpin' Vinage Vicki
Said: "I love the ways you smile, but your eyes look tricky"
Yo I gotta be home by eight thirty or my moms'll kill me
She spasses out when I'm late, plus she says that I'm too young to date
So overprotective, I'd wish she take a set of different shit
Yea, but that's whatever
What's your perspective, tell me more about you Vik
It's love at first sight that's the proof
You wasn't out right to thirts, but in truth
Fresh as a mayflower, face like power
He had the green light, she asked him: "What's the plan tonight?"
Flavor of the night, Sam Sara from Fahrenheit
He talked, I listened, he listened I spoke
We walked arm-in-arm and split a cherry Coke
Spitting religion and politics, Sega and chess
Roots and culture, hip-hop, skunk and sess
I caught him sneekin' peeks at my breasts
While frontin' name drop and connects
First started out like she was just Vaughn's friend
Used to act grown for pretend, whispering
Speaking on the phone, for hours on end
On a bone from just listening and then:
"Call me back on my phone", spoke the tone, again
Call back and do the same thing tomorrow
Something don't give her, been forced to ignore her
Gettin' on my last nerve, she did it
All this talk and shit and we ain't even hit it yet
It's uncharacteristic of the Vik
Pickies on my neck, the whole last night, I couldn't sleep
Practice the words I used to greet you, the next time we meet
Think of you and feel heat, that make my cheeks blush
Close my eyes and feel your touch, get chills when you slit me tongue
Picture me with you, could my fantasies of T-love come true?
Got me wondering, how far I'll go to prove my moms and everybody wrong
I miss you every time I hear a love song and whenever you're gone
Until I see you, then I feel short of breath
I think maybe I'm ready.. to take the next step.. yes
I got your cab fare, dinner and a movie
Bring a change of clothes, just in case it's all groovy
Watch when I see you, I miss you a lot yo
How about a night cab, maybe a bottle of mo
So V can bite your titties like a big fotographe ho
Oh no you didn't! You called me a what? Don't make me wig out
How you gonna last some shit like that's about your mouth (nah, I was just)
If I was there, I'd smack you in your smirk (ooh), for acting like a jerk
Thought you was cool, but now I doubt the shit is gonna work
I know I played too much
Hey on the way, could you please pick up two dots
Ok peace, see you when you touch
I wondered if she ever had a coodycat eight eight
Vaughn can't wait too long, stroked it on the late late
Wait, first let's get this shit straight straight
Don't call me out my name, I'm not the one to get played played
Out niggaz, go figure 'em out, they're all the same same
With a lame lame story, like my ex-man Mike
Got my best friend pregnant and he's still tryin' to call me
Well fuck Mike and fuck Vik too
I wound up on prozac from all the shit he put me through
Only been off my prescription three weeks
And you got me flippin, rippin' my hair out
Never thought you'd treat me like a pigeon
I'm out, it's over, I'm gone
So long.
I'd rather masturbate, than fuck with Vik Vaughn (let me watch)
I'd rather masturbate, than fuck with Vik Vaughn
(Still so so what time you gonna be here?)
(Aight? You know I'm gonna be waitin', just holla and ring a dozen)
The song Let Me Watch by MF DOOM ft. Apani B features a conversation between two characters named Nikki and Vik talking about their love interests. The song opens with Nikki saying that her cousin's friend's friend wants to meet her after seeing her watching V on TV. She goes on to describe Vik as a straight gentleman who needs some stee, and who can slip a smile and make a nigga flip wild. This verse seems to suggest that Vik and Nikki have just met or are in the early stages of a romantic relationship.
The second verse sees Apani B's character, Vik, inspecting Nikki from head to toe in black denim, and being impressed with her overall appearance. Nikki then turns off her music and the two proceed to walk and talk together about religion, politics, and culture. However, the verse ends with Nikki mentioning that Vik has been sneaking peeks at her breasts while name-dropping and trying to impress her. The third verse introduces some tension in the relationship as Nikki seems to be frustrated with Vik's constant talking and lack of physical intimacy. She mentions how he talks a lot but they haven't even hit it yet. The song ends with Nikki refusing to tolerate being called out her name and Vik referring to her as a pigeon.
Line by Line Meaning
Mmm.. My cousin's friend's friend wanna meet me
There is someone who wants to meet me through a mutual connection
Saw V on TV, said she needed a sweety
She saw me on TV and expressed a desire to be with me
Heard he was the type to do her name in grafitti
She heard that I am the kind of person who would spray paint her name as a form of affection
Greet her with a kiss kiss
I would welcome her with a kiss on both cheeks
Straight gentlemen need stee, a G
As a respectful man, I require style and sophistication
What others meant to be is meant to be
The outcome of relationships is predetermined and cannot be changed
She can slip a smile and make a nigga flip wild
Her charming smile has the ability to drive a man crazy
Herand bold name chain, diamond chips crips style
She wears a flashy necklace with her name on it, adorned with diamond chips, in a stylish and fashionable way
With the magic bracelet, sweat with your case swiss
She wears a special bracelet that has a secret compartment for holding valuable items
Athletic chick who run track
She is a sports-oriented woman who participates in track and field events
Hey miss, pleasure's all mine
Hello miss, the pleasure of meeting you is entirely mine
Please call me Vik
Please refer to me as Vik
Okay, I did a full inspection
Alright, I examined her thoroughly
Head to toe we rocked black denim
We both wore black denim clothing from head to toe
Flashed the grin, sweetest sin
I smiled at her, displaying the most enticing and tempting charm
Said to him: "Hey, my name is Nikki
I introduced myself to him, saying: "Hi, my name is Nikki"
You twenty minutes late and almost miss me"
You were twenty minutes late and almost didn't meet me
Turn off my CD, I was bumpin' Vinage Vicki
I turned off my CD player because I was listening to old music from an artist named Vicki
Said: "I love the ways you smile, but your eyes look tricky"
I complimented her smile, but also hinted that she may have a mischievous or cunning look in her eyes
Yo I gotta be home by eight thirty or my moms'll kill me
I must return home by eight thirty or my mother will be extremely angry
She spasses out when I'm late, plus she says that I'm too young to date
My mother becomes furious when I'm not on time, and she also believes I am not old enough to be in a romantic relationship
So overprotective, I'd wish she take a set of different shit
My mother is excessively overprotective, and I wish she would change her attitude
Yea, but that's whatever
But I don't really care about that
What's your perspective, tell me more about you Vik
What do you think? Please share more about yourself, Vik
It's love at first sight that's the proof
Our instant attraction is evidence of love at first sight
You wasn't out right to thirts, but in truth
You didn't immediately express your interest, but in reality
Fresh as a mayflower, face like power
You are as fresh and beautiful as a May flower, with a commanding and striking facial appearance
He had the green light, she asked him: "What's the plan tonight?"
He was given permission to proceed, and she inquired about their plans for the evening
Flavor of the night, Sam Sara from Fahrenheit
She was the captivating and desirable woman of the night, named Sam Sara and emanating a fiery aura
He talked, I listened, he listened I spoke
We engaged in a conversation where he shared, and then I listened, and then I got a chance to speak
We walked arm-in-arm and split a cherry Coke
We strolled together with our arms linked, and shared a cherry-flavored cola
Spitting religion and politics, Sega and chess
We exchanged viewpoints on religion, politics, and also discussed topics like the Sega game console and the game of chess
Roots and culture, hip-hop, skunk and sess
We delved into discussions about our cultural backgrounds, hip-hop music, and substances like marijuana
I caught him sneekin' peeks at my breasts
I noticed him discreetly looking at my chest
While frontin' name drop and connects
At the same time, he was pretending to know important people and dropping their names
First started out like she was just Vaughn's friend
Initially, she was introduced to me as just a friend of Vaughn's
Used to act grown for pretend, whispering
She used to pretend to be mature, whispering secrets and engaging in secretive behavior
Speaking on the phone, for hours on end
We spent long hours talking on the phone
On a bone from just listening and then:
We developed a connection purely through our conversations and then:
"Call me back on my phone", spoke the tone, again
She requested that I call her back using her phone, with a sense of urgency in her voice
Call back and do the same thing tomorrow
I should call her back and repeat the same pattern the next day
Something don't give her, been forced to ignore her
There is something about her that doesn't sit right with me, and I have chosen to ignore her
Gettin' on my last nerve, she did it
She has managed to irritate me to the point where I can't handle it anymore
All this talk and shit and we ain't even hit it yet
Despite all the conversations and interactions, we haven't even had sexual intercourse yet
It's uncharacteristic of the Vik
This behavior is unusual for me, Vik
Pickies on my neck, the whole last night, I couldn't sleep
I had hickeys on my neck, causing me to be unable to sleep for the entire night
Practice the words I used to greet you, the next time we meet
I rehearse the words and phrases I will use to greet you when we meet again
Think of you and feel heat, that make my cheeks blush
When I think of you, I feel a warmth that makes my cheeks turn red
Close my eyes and feel your touch, get chills when you slit me tongue
I can imagine the sensation of your touch when I close my eyes, and it gives me shivers of excitement
Picture me with you, could my fantasies of T-love come true?
I imagine a future with you, wondering if my dreams of romantic love can become a reality
Got me wondering, how far I'll go to prove my moms and everybody wrong
I am contemplating how much I am willing to do in order to prove my mother and everyone else wrong about our relationship
I miss you every time I hear a love song and whenever you're gone
I long for you every time I listen to a love song and whenever you are not around
Until I see you, then I feel short of breath
But when I finally see you, I become breathless and overwhelmed by emotions
I think maybe I'm ready.. to take the next step.. yes
I start to believe that I might be ready to progress further in our relationship
I got your cab fare, dinner and a movie
I will pay for your taxi, dinner, and a movie
Bring a change of clothes, just in case it's all groovy
Also, please bring an extra set of clothes, in case everything goes well and we spend more time together
Watch when I see you, I miss you a lot yo
Be prepared for my reaction when I see you, as I have missed you a great deal
How about a night cab, maybe a bottle of mo
What do you think about taking a nighttime taxi ride, and perhaps sharing a bottle of Moscato wine?
So V can bite your titties like a big fotographe ho
So I can playfully nibble on your breasts like a playful photographer
Oh no you didn't! You called me a what? Don't make me wig out
I can't believe what you just said! You insulted me? Don't make me lose control
How you gonna last some shit like that's about your mouth (nah, I was just)
How can you let something like that slip out of your mouth? (No, I didn't mean it seriously)
If I was there, I'd smack you in your smirk (ooh), for acting like a jerk
If I were present, I would slap the smirk off your face, because you are behaving rudely
Thought you was cool, but now I doubt the shit is gonna work
I used to think you were cool, but now I have serious doubts about whether our relationship will work
I know I played too much
I am aware that I have been playing games or acting immature
Hey on the way, could you please pick up two dots
By the way, can you please pick up two tickets for something?
Ok peace, see you when you touch
Okay, peace. I will see you when you arrive
I wondered if she ever had a coodycat eight eight
I thought about whether she has ever experienced oral sex
Vaughn can't wait too long, stroked it on the late late
Vaughn cannot wait for too long, so he pleasured himself until late at night
Wait, first let's get this shit straight straight
Wait, first let's clarify this situation
Don't call me out my name, I'm not the one to get played played
Don't use derogatory language towards me, I won't tolerate being played with
Out niggaz, go figure 'em out, they're all the same same
I can figure out deceptive guys, they are all alike
With a lame lame story, like my ex-man Mike
They come up with weak and unconvincing stories, just like my ex-boyfriend Mike
Got my best friend pregnant and he's still tryin' to call me
He got my best friend pregnant, and yet he still tries to contact me
Well fuck Mike and fuck Vik too
I don't care about Mike or Vik anymore
I wound up on prozac from all the shit he put me through
I ended up needing medication to help with the emotional distress caused by him
Only been off my prescription three weeks
I have only stopped taking the medication for three weeks
And you got me flippin, rippin' my hair out
And now you have me feeling agitated and tearing my hair out
Never thought you'd treat me like a pigeon
I never expected you to treat me with such disrespect
I'm out, it's over, I'm gone
I'm done with this relationship, it's over, I'm leaving
So long.
Goodbye.
I'd rather masturbate, than fuck with Vik Vaughn (let me watch)
I prefer pleasuring myself rather than having sexual intercourse with Vik Vaughn
I'd rather masturbate, than fuck with Vik Vaughn
I find more satisfaction in self-pleasure than engaging in sexual activity with Vik Vaughn
(Still so so what time you gonna be here?)
(I'm still waiting to hear what time you will arrive)
(Aight? You know I'm gonna be waitin', just holla and ring a dozen)
(Alright? You know I will be waiting, just let me know and call me many times)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: D Dumile, Maximillian Pond Lawrence, A Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LittoDizzzy
Hickies on my neck, the whole last night, I couldn't sleep
Practice the words I used to greet you, the next time we meet
Think of you and feel heat, that make my cheeks blush
Close my eyes and feel your touch, get chills when you slip me tongue
Picture me with you, could my fantasies of teen love come true?
Got me wonderin', how far I'll go to prove my moms and everybody wrong
I miss you every time I hear a love song and whenever you're gone
Until I see you then I feel short of breath
I think maybe I'm ready, to take the next step... (Yes)
@matthewgrisham3553
[Verse 1: Viktor Vaughn]
Mmm... My cousin's friend's friend wanna meet me
Saw V on TV, said she need a sweetie
Heard he was the type to do her name in graffiti
And greet her with a kiss *mwah*, straight gentlemanly stee, a G
Whatever's meant to be is meant to be
She can slip a smile that make a nigga flip wild
Herringbone Name Chain, diamond chips, crips style
With the matching bracelet, sweats with the K-Swiss
Athletic chick who run track, "Hey, miss
Pleasure's all mine, please call me Vik"
[Verse 2: Apani B Fly as Nikki]
Okay, I did a full inspection
Head-to-toe, he rocked black denim (Mmm)
Flashed the grin, sweet as sin
Said to him: "Hey, my name's Nikki
You're twenty minutes late and almost missed me"
Turned off my CD, I was bumpin' vintage Biggie
("... and bullshit, and party ...")
Said: "I love the way you smile, but your eyes look tricky
Yo, I gotta be home by 8:30 or my moms'll kill me
She spazzes out when I'm late
Plus she says that I'm too young to date
So overprotective, I wish she'd take a sedative and shit
Yeah, but that's whatever, what's your perspective?
Tell me more about you, Vik"
[Verse 3: Viktor Vaughn]
It's love at first sight, that's the proof
He wasn't out right too thirst, but in truth
Fresh as a mayflower, face like power
He had the green light, she asked him: "What's the plan tonight?"
Flavor of the night, Samsara and Fahrenheit
[Verse 4: Apani B Fly as Nikki]
He talked, I listened
He listened, I spoke (True, true)
We walked arm-in-arm and split a Cherry Coke
Spit religion and politics, Sega and chess
Roots and culture, hip-hop, skunk and cess
I caught him sneekin' peeks at my breasts
While frontin', namedroppin' connects
[Verse 5: Viktor Vaughn]
First started out like she was just Vaughn's friend
Used to act grown for pretend, whisperin'
Speakin' on the phone, for hours on end
On the bone from just listenin', and then:
"Call me back, my mother home," spoke to tone, again
Call back and do the same thing tomorrow
If somethin' don't give, I'll be forced to ignore her
Gettin' on my last nerves, forget it
All this talking shiddit and V ain't even hit it yet
It's uncharacteristic of the vet
[Verse 6: Apani B Fly as Nikki]
Hickies on my neck; the whole last night, I couldn't sleep
Practice the words I used to greet you the next time we meet
Think of you and feel heat, that make my cheeks blush
Close my eyes and feel your touch
Get chills when you slip me tongue, picture me with you
Could my fantasies of teen love come true?
Got me wonderin' how far I'll go
To prove my moms and everybody wrong
I miss you every time I hear a love song and whenever you're gone
Until I see you, then, I feel short of breath
I think maybe I'm ready, to take the next step... (Yes)
[Verse 7: Viktor Vaughn]
Bet, I got your cab fare, dinner and a movie
Bring a change of clothes just in case it's all groovy
Watch when I see you, I miss you a lot, yo
How about a nightcap, maybe a bottle of Mo'?
So V can bite your titties like a baby toddler, ho
[Verse 8: Apani B Fly as Nikki & Viktor Vaughn]
Oh no, you didn't! You called me a what?
Don't make me wig out
How you gonna let some shit like that slip out your mouth?
(Nah, I was just...)
If I was there, I'd smack you in your smirk (Ooh)
For actin' like a jerk, thought you was cool
But now I doubt the shit is gonna work
I'm not hurt, I'm pissed off, kiss off
Fuck this shit
[Verse 9: Viktor Vaughn]
Wait, I know I play too much
Hey, on the way, could you please pick up two Dutch?
Okay, peace, see you when you touch
I wonder if she ever had her cootie cat ate-ate
Vaughn can't wait to long-stroke it on the late-late
[Verse 10: Apani B Fly as Nikki]
Wait, first, let's get this shit straight-straight (Right now)
Don't call me out my name, I'm not the one to get played-played
Out... Niggas, go figure 'em out
They're all the same-same with a lame-lame story
Like my ex-man Mike
Got my best friend pregnant and he still tryin' to call me
Well, fuck Mike and fuck Vik, too
I wound up on Prozac from all the shit he put me through
Only been off my prescription three weeks
And you got me flippin', rippin' my hair out
Never thought you'd treat me like a pigeon, I'm out
It's over, I'm gone, so long
[Refrain: Apani & Viktor]
I'd rather masturbate than fuck with Vik Vaughn
I'd rather masturbate than fuck with Vik Vaughn
Let me watch
I'd rather masturbate than fuck with Vik Vaughn
[Outro: Viktor]
Still... so.. so-so what time you gonna be here, yo?
Aight?
You know I'm gonna be waitin', yo, just holla and ring the buzzer
Three
@sam-nuts
@@viledestroyerx8441 so starting at 0:26, DOOM starts rapping, i'll highlight the measures
Measure 1: Mmm... My cousin's friend's friend wanna meet me
Measure 2: Saw V on TV, said she need a sweetie
Measure 3: Heard he was the type to do her name in graffiti
Measure 4: And greet her with a kiss *mwah*, straight gentlemanly stee, a G
Measure 5: Whatever's meant to be is meant to be
After measure 3, the bass goes back from the other notes to the original bass note which has become the key of the beat, so that's why it's phrased into 3 + 2 measures.
Then, after measure 5, the beat pattern restarts. I'll give an example of another beat with the beat pattern of 4, like the vast majority of hip hop songs, with Meat Grinder from Madvillainy.
Measure 1: Tripping off the beat kinda, dripping off the meat grinder
Measure 2: Heat niner, pimping, stripping, soft sweet c-minor
Measure 3: China was a neat signer, trouble with the script
Measure 4: Digits double dipped, bubble lipped, subtle lisp midget
After measure 4, Madlib adds in a new sample because that's when the beat restarts fully in my mind and probably in his. I said that Let me Watch was phrased into 5 measures when in most other songs in 4 measures because the beat restarts/loops after 5 measures, and I honestly don't think I've ever heard another hip hop song phrased like this, and DOOM + Apani B both take this kind of weird way of phrasing a beat and use it amazingly.
I hope that explained it well, sorry for the kinda long explanation!
@viksly6643
The attention to detail. When V. Vaughn says a slight "oh" after Apani B talks abt smacking him is something I love so much in this track
@karlgav9422
Good shout lad never even copped that before
@Maestrodhont
The attention to detail.
@darthraider3297
3:10
@Otakuswirl
This is the art of storytelling .
@leahcanel6972
Who Cares get over urself bitch
@Otakuswirl
Leah Canel what lol
@amadrashad1993
Fact
@madswami4566
That’s another song by outkast
@viktorvondoom9119
@@madswami4566 Thats another album by Slick Rick