MF DOOM
Daniel Dumile
MF DOOM is an American rapper from London active since 1988.
- Profession
- Rapper, Producer, Songwriter
- From
- London, United Kingdom
- Born
- January 9, 1971
- Years active
- 1988–2020
Early life
Born in London and raised on Long Island, Daniel Dumile reinvented himself behind a metal mask after personal tragedy, becoming the supervillain MF DOOM.
Career
His dense, allusive wordplay and lo-fi production across "Operation: Doomsday," "Mm..Food," and "Madvillainy" (with Madlib) made him an underground legend.
Major achievements
He is revered as one of the most influential and inventive lyricists and producers in underground hip-hop.
Legacy
MF DOOM's mythology, intricate rhymes, and beatcraft shaped a generation of alternative rappers before his death in 2020.
References
Frequently asked questions about MF DOOM
- What is MF DOOM known for?
- MF DOOM is an American rapper from London active since 1988. MF DOOM is recognized as a rapper, producer, and songwriter.
- Where is MF DOOM from?
- MF DOOM is from London, United Kingdom.
- When was MF DOOM born?
- MF DOOM was born on January 9, 1971, in London, United Kingdom.
- What kind of music does MF DOOM make?
- MF DOOM's music spans Hip-hop, Alternative hip-hop, and Abstract hip-hop.
- Is MF DOOM still active?
- MF DOOM was professionally active from 1988 to 2020.
- What record labels has MF DOOM been associated with?
- MF DOOM has been associated with Rhymesayers, Stones Throw, and Lex.
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