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Vi skal høre på MF DOOM
Albumene som vil bli spilt i sin helhet er:
"Operation: Doomsday" (1999)
"Madvillainy" (2004)
"MM..FOOD" (2004)
Dette følges av dj set med fokus på musikken av MF DOOM men også sideprojekter og lignende artister.
MF DOOM (born Daniel Dumile) was an influential rapper and producer known for his complex, witty lyrics and unique persona. He adopted the "DOOM" moniker and wore a metal mask inspired by Marvel Comics' Doctor Doom, making his identity a mystery to fans, which became a central part of his mystique.
Doom began his career in the early 1990s under the name Zev Love X as a member of the hip-hop group KMD with albums such as "Mr. Hood" (1991) and "Black Bastards" (2000), but after the tragic death of his brother and fellow KMD member, Subroc, the group disbanded. He then reinvented himself as MF DOOM in the late 1990s, creating a distinct sound characterized by dense, abstract lyricism, off-kilter beats, and samples from comic books, cartoons, and obscure media.
His solo debut, Operation: Doomsday (1999), became a cult classic, followed by a series of acclaimed albums such as Madvillainy (2004), a collaboration with producer Madlib, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. Other notable works include Mm..Food (2004) and The Mouse and the Mask (2005), a collaboration with the producer Danger Mouse.
DOOM was celebrated for his unconventional approach to music, blending intricate wordplay with dark humor, surreal narratives, and references to pop culture. He also became known for his unpredictable live performances, sometimes even sending a stand-in to perform in his place.
MF DOOM passed away on October 31, 2020, although the news of his death wasn't made public until late December 2020. His influence on underground hip-hop and the broader genre remains profound, and he is remembered as one of the most unique and enigmatic figures in music history.