In the world of hip-hop, few rappers are more mysterious than DOOM, the masked MC who has long kept fans and the media guessing at his intentions with bizarre live appearances by alleged imposters, allegations of theft and a severe lack of on-the-record discussions. But it appears the villainous rapper is starting to let some light into his shadowy existence. Last week we got a sample of his new track, “Retarded Fren,” recorded with Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead—surely his most high-profile release to date. And the masked on himself recently sat down for an extended interview with Chairman Jefferson Mao of Ego Trip magazine for Red Bull Music Academy. DOOM speaks extensively about working with Madlib, his various hip-hop aliases and a lot more in this 100 minute conversation. Pop some popcorn and settle in.
Good questions – good answers – very open – enjoyed it. Some good history in there- thanks.
[...] there was the extended interview with DOOM, something URB has been trying to hustle out of the mysterious MC for over half a decade. [...]