MF DOOM - MM​.​.​FOOD (20 Year Anniversary Edition) (2024)

In celebration of the album’s 20th anniversary, MM..FOOD has been repackaged with all new artwork by Sam Rodriguez!

Originally released in 2004, MF DOOM's MM..FOOD is hailed as a classic hip-hop album full of inventive production, remarkable wordplay, and unique themes. Celebrated for its seamless blend of humor, wit, and social commentary, the album ushers listeners into a bizarre world of food-related metaphors, painting a bitterly comedic portrait of a life tainted by vice, violence, and jealousy. It was a brilliant and novel concept that gave DOOM plenty of room to explore the album’s subjects.

Throughout MM..FOOD, DOOM embeds complex ideas within seemingly simple narratives. Album opener “Beef Rapp” is a multi-pronged metaphor reminding listeners of the dangers involved in the glorification of conflict, especially within the rap game. “Hoe Cakes” borrows its name from the sweet, hot water cornmeal patties, which he uses as a symbol to rhyme about indulgence and excess. Continuing the motif, DOOM uses the Madlib-produced “One Beer” to fold layers of depth about escapism and ego, while the popular “Rapp Snitch Knishes” critiques the self-incrimination and contradictory behaviors of some rappers. Overall, MM..FOOD is both a social commentary and a piece of social satire, showcasing MF DOOM’s ability to blend serious themes with his unique, playful lyrical style.

The digital version of the 20th Anniversary Edition features 11 bonus tracks including 3 remixes, 1 alternate edit, and 7 rare and insightful clips of MF DOOM being interviewed by Kevin Beacham, just days before the original album release in 2004.

Atmosphere - Barcade (ft. Aesop Rock & MF DOOM) (Official Music Video) (2021)

VIDEO CREDITS:

Director - Rob Shaw

Executive Creative Director - Jason Bacon

Executive Producer - Tsui Ling Toomer

Producer - Robert D’Esposito

Character Designer - Monique Ligons

CG Designer/Animator - Kingston Waller

Animator - Rob Taylor

Colorist - Orland Longlight

Production Company - Little-Giant

SONG CREDITS:

Written & performed by Slug, Aesop Rock and MF DOOM

Produced by Ant

LYRICS:

(AESOP ROCK) DUCK, DUCK, I’M TOO NEXT, PUNKS JUMP TO GET SUPLEXED, MY 2 CENTS IS Y’ALL FUCKED UP, SHOULD COME BUDDY UP WITH THESE MOOSE HEADS, I GET BLOOD AND GUTS ON MY WORK CLOTHES, SO NO TURNCOATS AND NO FUNNY STUFF, I GO TURBO, YA DO RUN RUN, OR GET CHAPERONED BACK TO BUMBLEFUCK, RABBIT HOLES ON RABBIT HOLES, WITH NO LONG GOODBYES, I JUST VAMONOS, I MIGHT REAPPEAR AS SOME VAGABOND WHO YELL DIRTY WORDS INTO A TRAFFIC CONE, AIN’T SHIT BUT SOME SICK JOKE, I DON’T MIX WELL WITH THIS MILQUETOAST, DAY ONES GET WISHED WELL, BUT I GIVE HELL TO THESE BRIDGE TROLLS, IT GO: LATE NIGHT, I’M NO SAINT, I’M SO GONE, DON’T CHANGE, I AIN’T OLD SCHOOL, I AIN’T NEW SCHOOL, I’M MORE NO SCHOOL LIKE SNOW DAYS, STOWAWAYS START POPPING OUT, POSSE UP ON Y’ALL STOMPING GROUNDS, MAINSTAYS TURN NOMAD, IT’S STILL NO MATCH FOR THESE FOXHOUNDS, SMOKE STACK I’M DEAD INSIDE, 4 WHEELS 1 HELL RIDE, 2 HANDS WITH 10 MIDDLE FINGERS, 1 SHIT GRIN, 2 PECKED EYES, ALL PRESSURIZED, ANTE UP, MY TANTRUM IS ON FULL TILT, DRUM ROLL, COME TALK TOUGH, I’M LIKE COUGH COUGH, IT’S ALL BULLSHIT

(MF DOOM) SHITTY FINGERS IN YOUR WEED JAR THIS WHOLE WORLD IS LIKE VR FREE SHOWS AT THE REBAR ALL HOKEY AND YEE-HAW KEEP PLUCKING YOUR GUITAR SEE PAR DIPPED OFF THE PRICE IS RIGHT FREE CAR WE ARE BOB BARKER MUCH DARKER BLACK PARKA FAT MARKER MIC SPARKER METAL FACE MORE BODIES THAN A NIGHT STALKER RAMIREZ SWITCHING ALL THE HE SAYS SHE SAYS PREFER TO FOLLOW HER UNLESS SHE ITCHING BETWEEN THESE LEGS METICULOUS HERO SHINE WITH ZERO SWINE GREEN EGGS PACK GOT MORE WHINY RAPPERS THATS MORE ANNOYING THAN SCENE KIDS VILLAIN CRUSH GREEN DUST INTO FINE POWDER VANILLA DUTCH POP CLUTCH FEEL RUSH FEEL UP ON THE REAL NUTS NO PAUSE RAPPERS ALL BROADS NO BRAS VIOLATING ALL THE SMOKE LAWS WHITE LIES FOLKLORES BLEED OUT NO GAUZE ZOMBIES WITH THEIR HEADSETS NAH HE'S NOT DEAD YET BET BEEN CENTURIES FIGHTING ARMIES AND THESE DEATH THREATS

(SLUG) TAKE A BREATH BEFORE WE SINK INTO THE DEPTH OF DARKNESS THE RICH PEOPLE ARE TRYIN’ TO EAT YOU BETTER PROTECT YOUR ARMPITS MOMMY PICK UP YOUR TELEPHONE AND ACCEPT THE CHARGES I’LL SEE YOU NEXT THIRSTY THURSDAY WHEN I COLLECT YOUR GARBAGE THEY UNFAMILIAR BUT THEY STILL PRESENT RESPECT REGARDLESS NEVER STARVIN’ FOR ATTENTION NEVER BEGGED FOR PARDONS I CHECKED YOUR REFERENCES THEY ALL SAID THAT YOU’RE EXTRA HARMLESS I’LL STRAIGHT UP FUCKIN’ SON YOU THEN I’LL CATCH SOME BARGAINS I MIGHT BE YOUR PLUG IT DEPENDS ON WHERE YOUR HEART IS YOU MIGHT BE MY PLUG IT DEPENDS ON WHERE YOUR FARM IS I’LL TAKE A SMART DOG WITH SAUERKRAUT AND PARMESAN AND YOU CAN FIND ME TRYIN’ TO MAKE PARTY UNTIL THE STARS ARE GONE FIRST TIME CALLER TRYIN’ TO HOLLER AT MARTIANS I MIGHT BE SERVIN’ CAULIFLOWER AT THE FARMERS MARKET REST IN PEACE TO ALL THE ENERGY OUTSIDE OF THE MARGIN AND LEAVE A CANDLE IN THE WINDOW THAT’S FOR MICHEAL LARSEN