Special re-issue of 'OPERATION: DOOMSDAY' to release in the new year

I'm not sure why Stones Throw states that the original artwork has held up a re-issue, as it was re-issued at the end of 2008 with its original artwork.

Via Stones Throw:

A peek at MF DOOM's OPERATION DOOMSDAY reissue in 2010

• Jeff Jank
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• December 28, 2009

This is not a Stones Throw record, but I thought I'd spread the news: Juxtapoz.com got a sneak peek at the official re-release of MF DOOM's OPERATION DOOMSDAY, which has been more or less out of print since 2001. A few years back, Jason Jagel did the great painting on DOOM's MM FOOD album, and we came up with the idea of recreating the DOOMSDAY artwork in the same style since some problem with the original art was apparently holding up a reissue. We brought it to DOOM, who was all for it. It took a few years to get rolling, but DOOM is now working on the definitive track list for the record, and above is the cover art in progress over at Jason's studio. Here's what Juxtapoz had to say:

“Fresh off his first solo shows in Milan and Copenhagen, San Francisco based artist Jason Jagel is riding a high of acclaim. Not only is he featured in our upcoming January 2010 issue, but he sent us over a sneak peak at the painting he made for the new deluxe MF DOOM OPERATION:DOOMSDAY lunch box reissue. ‘I'm working with Jeff Jank at Stones Throw to design it for Traffic Entertainment,’ Jason tells us. ‘We're making trading cards too. Not sure when it's due out, (sometime) in '10.’”

There's a sketch for this in Jason's book Funshine 73.

MADVILLAIN - "SAVIOR BEANS"

J.Rocc recently did a set on Benji B's show on BBC 1Xtra, and spun a new MADVILLAIN track titled "SAVIOR BEANS".

MADVILLAINZ BEAT CREW MIX, NOV. 21ST 2009, OAXACO, L.A.

MADVILLAINZ BEAT CREW MIX, NOV. 21ST 2009, OAXACO, L.A.
RUNNING TIME: 26:04
PRODUCED & MIXED BY: METAL FINGERZ DOOM
VIA: DOOM MYSPACE

LISTEN: RAPP CATS

GAZZILLION EAR EP OUT NOW VINYL / DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

Out now worldwide features the J Dilla produced original and remixes from Thom Yorke, Jneiro Jarel with Dave Sitek (TV on the Radio), and Dr Who Dat? Check the video above for a preview of the remixes.

Amazon Digital USA / UK / FR etc
iTunes UK / USA / FR / JP etc
Beatport worldwide - (bonus instrumentals / acappellas / DJ tools)
Play.com / 7Digital / Zune / Rhapsody

PREORDER 12" VINYL Lex Records shop / Insound / Amazon US

DOOM & Mos Def - Live Shows in Toronto, Chicago & New York

Toronto

Chicago

New York

DOOM - GAZZILLION-EAR (MADVILLAINZ remix feat. Kanye West as KHAN)

Specifics have yet to be revealed about who is part of MADVILLAINZ beat crew but for starters, in DJ-friendly 320Kbps MP3 VBR audio: Here's their remix of GAZZILLION-EAR.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

ANNIHILATION

DOOM sends out an imposter to Los Angeles show

According to multiple reports, the Dumile was a no-show this past Saturday at his live show. One person in attendance said, "a fake MF DOOM appeared briefly then walked off". Then, apparently, "an audience member hops on the mic and demands for money back", only to catch a fist to the face from "some random lame lyricist 'Special Guest'.

Word is that the 'DOOMPOSTER' never touched the mic. at all, and new tracks were simply spun on a laptop.

In an e-mail sent by Consequence of Sound to Stones Throw, the label said, it was “obvious that he wasn’t going to show up at a venue that fits only 200 people when his performance fee requires venues about 10 times that size.” That said, they would neither confirm nor deny if it was indeed an imposter.

DOOM currently has live show lined up at the end of January with Mos; should be interesting to see if he shows.

[Here's a video from Saturday]




- Subroc, The Hip Hop Hendrix

'GAZZILLION EAR' EP releasing December 8

After 'Unexpected Guests' drops this upcoming Tuesday, we'll be receiving one more DOOM release before 2010 gets started. Lex Records has officially announced the release of a 12-track 'GAZZILLION EAR' EP. The EP will include to original "GAZZILLION EAR", produced by J Dilla, and remixes from Thom Yorke (Radiohead), Dr Who Dat? and Dave Sitek (TV on the Radio), as well as the instrumentals to go along with each... and a few bonus tracks to finish things off.

The EP will release digitally & on wax December 8.


Official tracklisting:

01 Gazzillion Ear
02 Gazzillion Ear (Thom Yorke Remix)
03 Gazzillion Ear (Dr Who Dat? Remix)
04 Gazzillion Ear (Jneiro Jarel/SITEK Remix)
05 Gazzillion Ear (Acappella)
06 Gazzillion Ear (Instrumental)
07 Gazzillion Ear (Thom Yorke Remix) (Instrumental)
08 Gazzillion Ear (Dr Who Dat? Remix) (Instrumental)
09 Gazzillion Ear (Jneiro Jarel/SITEK Remix) (Instrumental)
10 Green Whore Net (bonus beat)
11 Feta (scratch samples)
12 Kat Girl (bonus)


- Subroc, The Hip Hop Hendrix

Album Review: 'Unexpected Guests'

With the hard copy release being a week away, I figured I'd post my impressions of DOOM's 'Unexpected Guests' album.

Upon initially reading the official press release & track list a couple months back, I wasn't overly excited for this compilation. Actually, the first thing that popped into my mind was "cash grab". The retail version of the album leaked at the beginning of last week, and I've been listening to it pretty steadily since then.

I can't front... I'm really feelin' this release. The track selection is pretty impressive when you're listening to the album, and has a ton of joints that you've probably forgotten about or haven't heard that bang. Tracks like "Fly That Knot", "Sorcerers", "Quite Buttery" & "Project Jazz"; some dope DOOM shit that is mostly forgotten.

Another refreshing track on the album is the original version of "Angels" from 2006. I'm not sure about any of you, but I'd become accustomed to the version on 'BORN LIKE THIS.' since it was released. I still prefer the OG, sounds so much smoother than the BLT version.

The album also features a handful of recently release DOOM collabos since the villain made his return last year. "Sniper Elite", "Fire Wood Drumstykx", "The Unexpected" & "Black Gold", which I'm sure everybody on here has recently listened to, and would say are good selections to include on a DOOM collabo compilation.

The mixing may be what impressed me the most. Track to track transitions are flawless... I probably shouldn't have been expecting anything less, though. I can't stand when mix albums are mixed shitty; makes them unlistenable.

The only real whack shit on the album is the live version of "I Hear Voices". The press release said it was an unheard live version of "I Hear Voices"; it's taken from the 'Live from Planet X' recording. But here's where it gets really whack: even though it's the version from 'Live from Planet X', they decided to lift the track from that illroots.com "DOOMED" mixtape released in '08... and with about 10 seconds remaining in the track you hear a DJ Drop "ill roots dot com". How's that shit happen?

Overall, I really like this release, even though I'd been planning on skipping it. The only disappointment was at the end of the album, which I wrote about above. I'll be copping a hard copy when it's released next week, and the digital version was released on iTunes today (link on the right side), which includes a tracked version as well as a single track 49 minute mix version.

Official Website: DOOM - Unexpected Guests


- Subroc, The Hip Hop Hendrix

'Unexpected Guests' update, collaborators on new Madvillain album, and DOOM's favourite villains

DOOM's upcoming compilation mix CD 'Unexpected Guests' was originally going to be released yesterday, but the album's new release date is November 10. [Pre-order available now on iTunes]

Head over to the official site for a free MP3 download from the album, album stream and more infromation on the release: DOOM - Unexpected Guests


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Some news regarding the upcoming Madvillain sequel (real sequel) has surfaced via Pitchfork. Mos Def is confirmed to be a contributor on the album, and TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek is also tentatively going to be involved with the project in some capacity. [Check yesterday's post to hear a preview of new Madvillain material]
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Lastly, if anybody is interested, Guardian.co.uk recently caught up with DOOM to discuss his favourite villians.


- Subroc, The Hip Hop Hendrix

DOWNLOAD: GAZZILLION EAR Remixes + New Madvillain Preview [Radio Rips]

Sorry for the lack of updates.

I'll start with something Machiventa gave me a heads up on a little over a week ago... a couple of official "GAZZILLION EAR" Remixes that Jneiro Jarel spun during his mix on Mary Anne Hobbs' show.

DOWNLOAD: GAZZILLION EAR [AFRO MIX FEAT. DAVE SITEK] / GAZZILLION EAR [DR WHO DAT? REMIX]

I just took out the two remixes for you, but if anybody is interested in his 23 minute set from the show, post in the comments and I'll get a link up.

Up next... J.Rocc giving everybody a preview of some new Madvillain shit when he was on Fat Beats Radio.

DOWNLOAD: 'Madvillainy 2' Preview - J.Rocc on Fat Beats Radio

... or listen to it though this Stones Throw video:




- Subroc, The Hip Hop Hendrix

Download: 'MF Doomed' mixtape - Mixed by Pipomixes

Lex sent out this dope unofficial mixtape in their latest newsletter, and it's really nice. Mixed smooth, no new material or anything, but something that you can just toss on if you feel like listening to the villain.

As I was writing that, I search 'Pipomixes', because I ain't ever heard of dude, and this mix has been out since August. Not sure if I'm the only one who doesn't have this mix yet, so excuse my lateness if I am. Definitely check this out if you haven't...

Pipomixes: MF Doomed - Mixed by Pipomixes

(Click image to download)


- Subroc, The Hip Hop Hendrix

Music Video: staHHr - "Still Dope"

New video for the track "Still Dope" by staHHr. The track was featured on DOOM's 'BORN LIKE THIS.', and was produced by the villain. The track also appears on staHHr's debut release, 'Almost Never Was'.

[DOOM doesn't make an appearance in the video]

staHHr - "Still Dope" VIDEO from Señor Kaos on Vimeo.

- Subroc, The Hip Hop Hendrix

DOOM surprises at 'Common & Friends' show

Over the weekend DOOM made a surprise appearance at the second annual 'Common & Friends' event at the Hollywood Palladium.

De La Soul opened the show, and DOOM joined them to rip apart his verse on “Rock Co.Kane Flow”.



- Subroc, The Hip Hop Hendrix

Mos Def gets receives some assistance with "Meat Grinder"

- Subroc, The Hip Hop Hendrix

First single from 'BORN LIKE THIS.' is coming soon

I'm not sure why now, 6 months later, Lex is deciding to release a single from DOOM's 'BORN LIKE THIS.'; seems like a waste of time.

Hopefully the single release includes remixes of the track from notable producers.

I'm going to go out on a limb and guess the single will be "GAZZILLION EAR".


- Subroc, The Hip Hope Hendrix

Madvillain scheduled to perform at We The People Festival in Los Angeles

First heard from the mouth of reader Machiventa, and now confirmed on the villain's official MySpace, as well as Stones Throw, Madviallian will indeed be performing in Los Angeles on November 21.

Their performace will be at the 4th annual "We The People Festival"

(We The People issued a Tweet confirming the appearance)

Stones Throw is also selling a new Madvillain "ALL CAPS!" tee in white and black.



- Subroc, The Hip Hop Hendrix

Monolith performance Recap & Photos

This past Saturday DOOM performed at the Monolith Festival in Colorado. Reader/contributor Machiventa attended, and forwarded this great recap of the performance to me to share with you all...

Aight so I ended up going to Monolith and saw DOOM! Here's a detailed and personal account of the show (which was fucking dope by the way!).


I decided to go early to get a good spot and found one right up front and waited for quite a while with people chanting the occasional DOOM, DOOM, DOOM!! After which seemed like forever Ben Grimm and surprisingly Jneiro Jarel (from Shape Of Broad Minds) hit the stage, thank god because I knew right away it would be the real Doom. The stage crew had previously set up 2 Technics and a mixer and I thought to myself that was kind of weird since Doom hasn't had a DJ since the MM FOOD tour but thought it was a good sign after all the controversy of him using his own MPC with supposed prerecorded vocals on it. But sure enough Jneiro and Ben brought out some of their own equipment damn it!! One piece was a transmitter for wireless mics and I immediately thought "here we go, he's gonna fucking lip sync again". It took quite a while for Jneiro and the soundmen to get the wireless mics set up and sound checked. We were all starting to get anxious waiting for so long that Jneiro eased the crowd with an acapella and a statement that it would be worth the wait and the show was going to be something special. He also announced for the first time a possible collaboration between him, DOOM and some other DJ (I couldn't catch the name), he also said to put it on YouTube haha. Finally after being at least 15 minutes late (and having only a 45 minute set) Doom says something from behind the stage like "ya'll ready for the Villain?".

DOOM comes out with a 100% chrome mask decked out with ruby stones on the 3rd eye and studded all around the head band! I happen to know a friend of Doom's who had told me just days before the show that Doom had recently bought a custom made chrome mask for a lot of money. Anyway so as the first song comes on (Hoe Cakes) and as I hear the first line "I got this girl, and she wants me to duke her" the music and Doom's vocals get kind of quiet and of course I think it sounds like he's lip syncing but immediately both come right back to normal and in fact even louder. All of a sudden I couldn't tell if he was lip syncing or not because he sounds almost too good but I was right up front so I could at least tell he was moving his mouth exactly with the words. The next song was Rhymes Like Dimes and I've heard him do this song like 5 times live and he sounded much better than I've ever heard before so of course I'm thinking he's totally lip syncing. I was very aware to listen for any words said to the crowd in between songs and there were several to convince me this was the real deal. After careful observation and a few more tracks in I came to the conclusion that this was a different DOOM in front of me. Not an imposter DOOM but a man who had changed his live performance from a more interactive, funny, sometimes slightly drunk one to a clear headed, focused, and in control one. Gone were the crowd interactions, missed or wrong lyrics, hand on the belly mannerisms, beer drinking, and slightly strained vocals. But instead we were treated to Doom almost in a trance, eyes closed half of the time, drinking water, spitting his rhymes in a concise, fluid, laid back familiar monotone way that we've come to love. About half way through the set I finally felt I could let go and enjoy the show. Boy was I given a rewarding and special performance, Jneiro Jarel was right and I was excited, almost giddy with joy. The Villain is back! MADVILLAIN LIVE IN LOS ANGELES
NOVEMBER 21, 2009.

Photos: (Click to enlarge) [Courtesy of Metromix Denver]





- Subroc, The Hip Hop Hendrix

DOOM compilation scheduled for October release

Let me start off by stating that pictures of DOOM performing at Monolith this past Saturday will be up on the blog later today.

Now, the real news.

Back at the beginning of the year, we heard straight from Dumile himself that he'd have more releases later on this year. Well, the year has blinked by, and with only a few months left, we've received nothing.

Yesterday, an official DOOM compilation album was announced. The album will be comprised of collaboration tracks, and an unheard live version of "I Hear Voices". The compilation, cleverly titled 'Unexpected Guests', is slated for an October 27 release.


Official press release:

DOOM gathers Unexpected Guests

DOOM: Unexpected Guests (10/27, Gold Dust)

A collection of non-album tracks, guest features & exclusives selected and mixed by the Super Villain himself.

DOOM is one of the most original and uncompromising voices in hip-hop. From his work in the 90's with the seminal KMD to his legendary releases under a variety of aliases including MF Doom, Madvillain, King Geedorah, Viktor Vaughn, Dangerdoom & more, his prolific body of work has always valued artistic integrity and creativity over anything else. As numerous and varied as his albums are, DOOM also has a thick catalog of guest appearances, remixes, non-album tracks, & vinyl only singles. For the first time, Unexpected Guest presents many of these hard to find tracks as a mix CD, executed and overseen by the Super Villain himself.

With a list of co-conspirators which includes marquee level names such as Talib Kweli, Ghostface & GZA as well as underground heroes Vast Aire, CountBass D & Kurius, the music on this disc highlights DOOM's ever-present trademark wit and taste for raw and ominous beats. On "Trap Door," he spits couplets like "No curse words / DOOM the worst church nerd verse heard" over a plucked bass and guitar line from producer Jake One that sounds like the funkiest spy movie soundtrack imaginable. "Sniper Elite" sees the emcee united with the late J Dilla, and is one of the many tracks featured that has yet to see an official CD release. The album will also feature a never before heard live version of DOOM's classic "I Hear Voices" from the Operation Doomsday album.

Peppered with his signature comic book dialogue and vintage sound clips, Unexpected Guests presents a treasure trove of DOOM obscurities which should shed light on material that even some hardcore fans may have missed. It's a frenetic, virtuosic look at a true hip-hop original.

Tracklist (Final tracks and running order TBA)
1. Get 'Er Done feat. DOOM - Jake One
2. Fly That Knot feat. DOOM - Talib Kweli
3. Sniper Elite feat. DOOM - Dilla Ghostface DOOM
4. Trap Door feat. DOOM - Jake One
5. Sorcerers feat. DOOM & Invizible Handz - John Robinson
6. Da Supafriendz - Vast Aire
7. Quite Buttery - Count Bass D feat DOOM
8. ? - DOOM featuring Kurious
9. All Outta Ale - DOOM
10. E.N.Y. House - Masta Killa
11. Bells of DOOM - DOOM
12. My Favorite Ladies - DOOM
13. Street Corners (Remix) - Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck & GZA

For More Information, Check Out:
http://www.doom-unexpectedguests.com/
http://www.golddust-media.com
http://www.myspace.com/mfdoom

Stephen Bolles
!K7 • Strut • Gold Dust • Rapster
stephen@k7.com - 718-722-9935x11
17 Old Fulton St. 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201

- Subroc, The Hip Hop Hendrix