This song is often regarded as one of DOOM’s most impressive tracks due to the rhyme density on display. While the lyrics are somewhat abstract, the primary theme on display is braggadocio: dismissal of weaker MCs and the supremacy of DOOM as a vocalist. The instrumental contains a sample of Galt MacDermot’s “Princess Gika”, off "Woman Is Sweeter" soundtrack. The sample was suggested to DOOM by then general manager of Stones Throw Records, Egon, who is a great crate digger. The instrumental had previously been released as the song “Styrax Gum,” off DOOM’s collection of bea… read more
This song is often regarded as one of DOOM’s most impressive tracks due to the rhyme density on display. While the lyrics are somewhat abstract, the … read more
This song is often regarded as one of DOOM’s most impressive tracks due to the rhyme density on display. While the lyrics are somewhat abstract, the primary theme on display is braggadoc… read more
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… read more
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… read more
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 stylize… read more