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Best of MF
Hip-Hop · 2003 · 20 tracks · 1h 11m

Best of MF

MF DOOM

A quintessential compilation showcasing MF DOOM's early 2000s genius, featuring his signature abstract lyricism, intricate wordplay, and dusty, sample-heavy boom-bap beats, all delivered through his i

September 2, 2003 · Day By Day Entertainment

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Step into the mind of the metal-faced villain with "Best of MF," a compilation that distills the essence of MF DOOM's early 2000s underground hip-hop mastery. This album is a masterclass in abstract storytelling, delivered with a laid-back, gravelly flow over a tapestry of dusty, perfectly chopped samples and off-kilter boom-bap drums. It's the sound of urban solitude, late-night contemplation, and a wry, observational wit that invites repeated listens to unravel its lyrical complexities. Essential for anyone seeking hip-hop that's both deeply cerebral and undeniably cool.

Tracklist · 20 Tracks · 1h 11m
01
Foolish
3:15
02
Doomsday
4:58
03
Take ’em to War
3:55
04
Impostas
3:36
05
What a Niggy Know (remix)
3:38
06
Tick, Tick
4:07
07
?
3:09
08
Money on My Brain
4:53
09
Beef Rapp (Exclusive)
2:57
10
Baby Bust It
4:34
11
Mic Line
3:13
12
WWIII
3:37
13
Stay Strapped
3:26
14
No Snakes Alive
3:35
15
Freestyle
4:26
16
Chubb Rock Can You Please Pay Paul the $2200 You Owe Him (People, Places and Things)
4:05
17
Chicken Little
1:41
18
Potholderz
3:21
19
Teach the Babies (Muneshine remix)
2:23
20
It Ain’t Nuttin’
2:47
Moments Worth Listening For
The way a perfectly chopped, obscure soul sample suddenly drops, creating an instant, head-nodding groove.
A particularly dense, multi-syllabic rhyme scheme that unfolds over several bars, revealing layers of wit and abstract imagery.
The unexpected, often slightly off-kilter drum break that provides the backbone for a track, feeling both familiar and entirely fresh.
The moments where MF DOOM's signature, gravelly voice delivers a deadpan, philosophical observation or a darkly humorous punchline.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Best of MF sound next to the rest of MF DOOM's catalogue?

Peak Energy+1.1σ

It runs notably hotter than this artist's baseline.

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