NatesVlogs + Comic Books = Hilarity

Nate isn't the only one to question Batman & Robin's relationship.

Frank151: The History Of DOOM's Mask

In a matter of speaking, Blake Lethem is the man behind DOOM's mask. Not that he is DOOM, but that he worked with the Villain to design his first and second disguises.

Lethem (also known as KEO and SCOTCH 79) is a Brooklyn-born graffiti writer, designer, MC, and raconteur whose stories go much deeper than his time spent with the Villain. - Frank151

TheBeatTapeProject - The MF'in Doom Beat Tape

I'm a huge MF DOOM/DOOM fan as you can tell if you have followed this blog to any amount of time.  Well, the guys over at TheBeatTapeProject are apparently huge fans as well.  This beat tape features over 90 beats inspired by the man behind the mask from a slew of beat makers.

Oh No - 3 Dollars (Featuring MF DOOM) (Music Video)

3 Dollars will be featured on Oh No's forthcoming release, Ohnomite.

About Ohnomite from press release:

Oh No (born Michael Jackson; younger brother of Madlib and son of singer Otis Jackson) was granted unprecedented access to the Rudy Ray Moore / Dolemite audio archives and given free rein to slice, dice, chop and sample his way through the classic-yet-absolutely-filthy catalog. He was able to use legendary material from The Human Tornado, Petey Wheatstraw, the Dolemite Soundtrack and more, plus a multitude of previously unreleased and alternate acapellas and instrumentals. The end result is Ohnomite (available on 6-5-2012), a 19 track head-banging extravaganza of sloppy funk, dirty soul, and brainy lyricism, all aimed at one thing- making your head nod and your ass shake. And when you add to that guests spots from the likes of Evidence, Phife Dawg, The Alchemist, Erick Sermon, Rapper Pooh, MED, Guilty Simpson, Roc Marciano, Sticky Fingaz, Chino XL, Roc C, Prozack Turner, Termanology, Frank Nitt and this cut with MF Doom “3 Dollars.”

Red Bull Music Academy Interviews MF DOOM

Hip-Hop's last enigma sits down on the (Red Bull Music) Academy couch to break down the message behind the mask, rap beef behind his different personas, and why good things come to those who wait.

Gummy Soul Presents Fela Soul (Fela Kuti + De La Soul)

“I came up with the concept for this project in fall of 2010. I wanted to follow through with it not only because it was a good idea, but because of the powerful impact both these artists have had on me and my music. Afrobeat, jazz, funk, and hip-hop are already so interconnected, and I always thought it would be exciting to work on a project that combined all of these elements together.”

“I hope this project will help to bridge the gap between hip-hop and afrobeat, and serve an introduction for hip-hop fans and music fans alike who are unfamiliar with Fela Kuti or De La Soul’s music.”

- Amerigo Gazaway of Gummy Soul

DOOMSTARKS (MF DOOM & Ghostface) - Victory Laps (Audio)

It was many years ago - 4, 5? - when DOOM was here in Los Angeles playing us a few tracks he'd just begun working on with Ghostface Killah. Like everyone else, we thought it was a great collaboration. And like everyone else, after the years began passing, we thought it would never happen.

Here it is: the first official release from DOOMSTARKS. This is a limited edition picture disc 12" with "Victory Laps" on one side (Vocal, Remix, Instrumentals) backed with Serato Control Tones used to DJ with Serato Scratch Live software. Expected ship date is September 6-13.

Random Geekery: Details On MF DOOM's Operation Doomsday Lunch Box

Earlier in the year I offered you the opportunity to purchase the naming rights of my first born child, once I have one, by simply buying me MF DOOM's Operation: Doomsday Lunchbox.  Well, we finally have more information on everything that will be included with the lunchbox thanks to fine men and women at Stones Throw.

Exclusive Stones Throw ship date: March 28. Official release date is April 25. Update: We are currently sold out of our stock and hope to have more available around the time of the release date.

As we announced back in January, DOOM's own label Metalface Records is releasing the first complete & remastered version of OPERATION: DOOMSDAY, containing the original album, alternate versions, b-sides and instrumentals - 42 tracks total - with all new artwork and two deluxe, metal formats:

2/CD LUNCHBOX and 4/LP BOX each contain a 32-page lyric book and set of 10 cards with images of the Operation Doomsday MCs. The 4/LP BOX will be released later in Spring 2011.

Disc 1 - OPERATION DOOMSDAY:
1. The Time We Faced Doom (Skit) 2:04
2. Doomsday feat. Pebbles The Invisible Girl 4:58
3. Rhymes Like Dimes feat. DJ Cucumber Slice 4:19
4. The Finest feat. Tommy Gunn 4:01
5. Back In The Days (Skit) 0:45
6. Go With The Flow 3:37
7. Tick, Tick... feat. MF Grimm 4:05
8. Red And Gold feat. King Ghidra 4:43
9. The Hands Of Doom (Skit) 1:50
10. Who You Think I Am? feat. K.D., King Ghidra, Kong, Megalon, Rodan, X-Ray 3:24
11. Doom, Are You Awake? (Skit) 1:13
12. Hey! 3:47
13. Operation: Greenbacks feat. Megalon 3:46
14. The Mic feat. Pebbles The Invisible Girl 3:02
15. The Mystery Of Doom (Skit) 0:22
16. Dead Bent 2:22
17. Gas Drawls 3:43
18. ? feat. Kurious 3:09
19. Hero v.s. Villain (Epilogue) feat. E. Mason 2:56

Disc Two - Instrumentals, Alt. Versions, B-Sides:
1. Dead Bent (Original 12" Version) 3:15
2. Gas Drawls (Original 12" Version) 3:59
3. Hey! (Original 12" Version) 4:08
4. Greenbacks (Original 12" Version) 3:57
5. Go With The Flow feat. Sci.Fly (Original 12" Version) 3:41
6. Go With The Flow (Raw Rhymes) 3:42
7. I Hear Voices Pt. 1 (Original 12" Clean Version) 2:50
8. I Hear Voices Pt. 2 feat. MF Grimm (Original 12" Clean Version) 2:06
9. Tick, Tick (Original 12" Main Mix Version) 4:24
10. ? (Extended Raw Rhymes Version) 3.45
11. Dead Bent (Original 12" Instrumental Version) 3:16
12. Gas Drawls (Original 12" Instrumental Version) 2:51
13. Hey! (Original 12" Instrumental Version) 3:54
14. Greenbacks (Original 12" Instrumental Version) 3:56
15. The Mic (Original 12" Instrumental) 3:03
16. Red and Gold (Original 12" Instrumental) 5:07
17. I Hear Voices (Original 12" Instrumental Version) 2:06
18. Doomsday (Instrumental) 4:58
19. Rhymes Like Dimes (Instrumental) 2:10
20. The Finest (Instrumental) 4:55
21. The Hands of Doom (Instrumental) 2:02
22. Who You Think I Am (Instrumental) 2:08
23. ? (Instrumental) 2:35


Info courtesy of StonesThrow.com

MF DOOM - Operation: Doomsday Deluxe Edition!!!

If one of you buys this for me I will name my first born after you, no matter the gender!  Think I'm playin'?

The history of MF DOOM's debut album OPERATION: DOOMSDAY is a spotty one - it's been released in at least two different versions on different labels, out of print, bootlegged, and even released once with a cheap scan of the original cover.

This Spring DOOM's own label Metalface Records will be releasing the first complete & remastered version of OPERATION: DOOMSDAY, containing the original album, alternate versions, b-sides and instrumentals - 51 tracks total - with all new artwork and two deluxe, metal formats:

LUNCH BOX 2/CD and METAL 4/LP BOX each containing a 32-page lyric book, and set of 10 cards with images of the Operation Doomsday MCs.

Stones Throw will have an advance sale on these two formats, which are distributed by Traffic Ent. Complete photos and pre-sale will be announced soon. The artwork, which we previewed last year, was created by Jason Jagel and Jeff Jank, who also designed Doom's 2005 album MM FOOD.

Spotted at StonesThrow.com

Music Reviews In A Minute: Retro Review : DOOM - Born Like This

This time we have our first retro review.  During these reviews we will be taking a look at great albums from the recent and not so recent past to help establish that baseline that we talked about in our original Music Review In A Minute.  Think of it as a way to measure newer releases against albums that are widely considered great or classics.  Hell, maybe they are just considered classics by us.  First up is DOOM's Born Like This:

New: MADVILLAIN - Papermill

MADVILLAIN - Papermill

Song courtesy of Adult Swim

Random Geekery: Vinyl Fantasy 7

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01 Kool Keith & Tom Waits - Spacious Thoughts (The Prelude)
02 Jay-Z - Lucifer (Mako Reactor)
03 M.O.P. - Ante Up (Battle!)
04 MF DOOM - Air (Barrett's Theme)
05 Outkast - Royal Flush (Sailing from Junon) (Featuring Raekwon)
06 Skyzoo - Lyrically Inclined (Jenova) (Featuring Wale)
07 Gucci Mane - Stoopid (Costa Del Sol)
08 Clipse - Fast Life (Sephiroth's Reunion)
09 Dorrough - Ice Cream Paintjob (Gold Saucer)
10 Murs - Me And This Jawn (Mideel)
11 Slum Village - Get Dis Money (One-Winged Angel)
12 Ghostface Killah - Save Me Dear (City of the Ancients)

Madlib On Friday Night Flavas 2005

In early 2005, nearing the release of Quasimoto's Further Adventures of Lord Quas, Madlib stopped into L.A.'s Power 106 FM show Friday Night Flavas for a short and typically hip-hop strange set, playing much of his own production for Quas, Madvillain, MED and others.

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Jay $tay Paid Release Party w/ Album Art & Track List

Order CD Of Jay Stay Paid

Order Digital Download Of Jay Stay Paid

01. KJay FM Dedication
02. King
03. I Told Yall
04. Lazer Gunne Funke
05. In The Night (Owl N Out) – While You Slept (I Crept)
06. Smoke (Featuring Blu)
07. Blood Sport (Featuring Lil' Fame of M.O.P.)
08. caDILLAc
09. Expensive Whip
10. Kaklow (Jump On It)
11. Digi Dirt (Featuring Phat Kat)
12. Dilla Bot Vs. The Hybrid (Featuring Danny Brown & Constantine)
13. Milk Money
14. Spacecowboy vs. Bobble Head
15. Reality Check (Featuring Black Thought)
16. On Stilts
17. Fire Wood Drumstix (Featuring Doom)
18. Glamour Sho75 (09)
19. 10,000 Watts
20. 9th Caller
21. Make It Fast Mega Mix [Unadulterated Mix] (Featuring Diz Gibran)
22. 24K Rap (Featuring Havoc & Raekwon)
23. Big City
24. Pay Day (Featuring Frank Nitty of Frank N Dank)
25. See That Boy Fly (Featuring Illa J & Cue D)
26. Coming Back
27. Mythsysizer
28. KJay and We Out

You can listen to a preview of the album courtesy of MetalLungies.com.

Album Drops June 2nd

MF DOOM - One Beer (Drunk Version) & Toys

In my travels through the interwebs I happened to stumble upon a couple of cool MF DOOM (I know that it's just DOOM, but this sounds cooler) things. While over at RappCats.com I saw this gem:



A cool Madvillain cubecraft toy. But, wait! There's more! How about a KMD toy with a removable MF Doom mask? Both are courtesy of Blogification.

Here's a zip file with both template designs for those Cubeecraft & DOOM fans out there:

DOOM & KMD Cubeecraft Toys



Also, here's a song:

Click Here To Download - One Beer (Drunk Version)

Enjoy,

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Random Geekery: The Ocarina Of Rhyme

The boys of Team Teamwork put some very familiar songs to the instrumentals of The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time.

Asher Roth - Lark On My Go-Kart [Video]

Between this project, the new MF Doom and Wale's album, I think 2009 will be a great year for hip-hop. Well, at least for me! :)



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Ghostface & (MF) Doom - Chinatown Wars

The track first debuted on DJ Premier's Sirius satellite radio show Live From HeadQCourterz. The track and it's remix will both appear on Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the Nintendo DS, which drops 3/17/09.



Download: Chinatown Wars

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(MF) DOOM - BORN LIKE THIS: Cover Art/Track List

Order - BORN LIKE THIS

01 SUPERVILLAIN INTRO
02 GAZZILLION EAR
03 BALLSKIN
04 YESSIR!
05 ABSOLUTELY
06 RAP AMBUSH
07 LIGHTWORKS
08 BATTY BOYZ
09 ANGELZ
10 CELLZ
11 STILL DOPE
12 MICROWAVE MAYO
13 MORE RHYMIN'
14 THAT'S THAT
15 SUPERVILLAINZ
16 BUMPY'S MESSAGE
17 THANK YAH

Album drops March 24th!

I Need This Album . . . NOW!!?!?!!