Friday, November 27, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
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
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
Friday, November 6, 2009
'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
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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
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
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
'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
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
________________
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
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
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
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
Monday, October 5, 2009
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
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
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