Daniel Dumile (born Dumile Daniel Thompson; /ˈduːməleɪ/ DOO-mə-lay), also known by his stage name MF Doom or simply Doom (both stylized in all caps), was a British-American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Noted for his intricate wordplay, signature metal mask, and "supervillain" stage persona, he became a major figure of underground hip hop and alternative hip hop in the 2000s.
Born in London and raised in Long Beach, New York, Dumile began his career in 1988 as a member of the trio KMD, performing as Zev Love X. The group disbanded in 1993 after the death of member DJ Subroc, Dumile's brother. After a hiatus, Dumile reemerged in the late 1990s. He began performing at open mic events while wearing a metal mask resembling that of the Marvel Comics supervillain Doctor Doom, who is depicted on the cover of his 1999 debut solo album Operation: Doomsday. He adopted the MF Doom persona and rarely made unmasked public appearances thereafter.
During Dumile's most prolific period, the early to mid-2000s, he released the acclaimed Mm..Food (2004) as MF Doom, as well as albums released under the pseudonyms King Geedorah and Viktor Vaughn. Madvillainy (2004), recorded with the producer Madlib under the name Madvillain, is often cited as Dumile's magnum opus and is regarded as a landmark album in hip hop. Madvillainy was followed by another acclaimed collaboration, The Mouse and the Mask (2005), with the producer Danger Mouse, released under the name Danger Doom.
Stereogum, reviewing Operation: Doomsday on its 20th anniversary, noted Dumile's "formative" influence on younger rappers. El-P of Run the Jewels described him as a "writer's writer", while Q-Tip called him "your favorite rapper's favorite rapper". A biography by S.H. Fernando, The Chronicles of Doom: Unraveling Rap's Masked Iconoclast, is scheduled for October 29, 2024.
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Birth Name: Dumile Daniel Thompson
Also Known As: Zev Love, XKing, Geedorah,Viktor, Vaughn,Metal Fingers,Doom,Metal Face
Born: July 13, 1971
Died: October 31, 2020 (at age of 49)
From: London, England
Siblings: DJ Subroc (brother)
Genre(s):
East Coast hip hop,
alternative hip hop,
underground hip hop
Instrument(s):
Vocals
Occupation(s):
Rapper,
songwriter,
record producer
Active From: 1988-1993,1997-2020
Associated Acts:
KMD,
Czars,
Madvillain,
Danger Doom,
JJ Doom,
Doom