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Clash Speaks To The Enigmatic (MF) DOOM...

Posted: 31 Mar 2009 07:17 AM PDT

The man has many faces, many monikers through which he channels a singular vision of hip-hop that's been allowed to expand in the margins without coercion from corporate suits and label politics.

But here, now, today, he is simply DOOM.

Daniel Dumile's widest-known alter ego has dropped his 'MF' prefix for album three, 'BORN LIKE THIS' (the name is taken from a Charles Bukowski poem), but the British-born and New York-based rapper's ear for the absurd in anyone else's hands, his love of experimentation and sculpting designs anew, remains absolutely apparent. Five years may have passed since his last solo offering, 'MM..Food' (an anagram of his name, FYI), but DOOM hasn't been lazing about, resting on his laurels.

In the same year as 'MM..Food', 2004, he released the 'Madvillainy' album, a collaborative effort with acclaimed producer Madlib (a follow-up is in the works); 19 months later, 'The Mouse And The Mask' emerged, showcasing DOOM's vocals alongside beats and pieces from white-hot studio wiz Danger Mouse. So, while DOOM as a solo artist has been off the scene, his rhymes have found their place in the public's ear – both collaborations took Dumile to a new level of recognition.

And it's this raised profile that ensures Clash gets 30 minutes phone time with the man himself. It's late here but early there, and DOOM's just getting started… Read interview here..

XXL: Bun B Vs. Mike Jones, I Know Rap People [Texas Edition] [Explict Language]

Posted: 31 Mar 2009 05:38 AM PDT


XXLmag.com sat Bun B and Mike Jones down for a friendly game of trivia questions on all things Houston Hip-Hop. The funny and entertaining guessing game shows the often unseen comedic side of Bun B and the reserved approach of Mike Jones reppin' Ice Age all day.

Visit Bun B and Mike Jones on MySpace: Bun B / Mike Jones
Follow Mike Jones on Twitter @ Twitter.com/Mr_Mike_Jones

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