Intense Records

MM.. FOOD (20th Anniversary Sweetart 2LP)

£33.33 (£39.99 incl. VAT)

• BARCODE:  0826257040015 Sweetart vinyl
• 3-colour sweetart marble effect coloured double vinyl, with white dust sleeves

Originally released in 2004, MF DOOM's MM..FOOD is hailed as a classic hip-hop album full of inventive production, brilliant 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.

• In celebration of the album’s 20th anniversary, MM..FOOD has been repackaged with all new artwork by Sam Rodriguez!
• Produced by MF DOOM, except "One Beer" produced by Madlib, and "Kon Queso” produced by PNS of the Molemen.
• Guest features include Count Bass D, Mr Fantastik, Angelika and 4ize.
• QR-activated immersive AR experiences with album artwork.
• Brand new music video for "Hoe Cakes" planned for album street date.
• MM..FOOD album sales history over 820K+ units sold (RIAA-certified gold).
• MM..FOOD streaming history over 1.2M+ streams.
• MF DOOM’’s catalog sales history over 1.7M+ units sold.
• MF DOOM’s catalog streaming history over 3B+ streams.

Tracklisting:

1 - BEEF RAPP

2 - HOE CAKES

3 - POTHOLDERZ FEAT. COUNT BASS D

4 - ONE BEER

5 - DEEP FRIED FRENZ

6 - POO-PUTT PLATTER

7 - FILLET-O-RAPPER

8 - GUMBO

9 - FIG LEAF BI-CARBONATE

10 - KON KARNE

Il - GUINNESSEZ FEAT. ANGELKIA & 41ZE

12 - KON QUESO

13 - RAPP SNITCH KNISHES FEAT. MR. FANTASTIK

14 - VOMITSPIT

15 - KOOKIES