Special Blends Volume 1 & 2
MF DOOM · 2004
87 min · 27 tracks · alternative hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · underground hip-hop
A masterful collage of underground hip-hop samples layered with MF DOOM's signature lyrical playfulness.
Why this album works
The album exemplifies MF DOOM's influence on alternative hip-hop, featuring remixed tracks that highlight his innovative production style. It serves as a testament to his ability to blend and reinterpret classic beats, further solidifying his status within the underground scene and influencing future artists seeking authenticity in their sound.
- Best for
- playful lyrical wordplay exploration dynamic collection for sampling lovers wave-like pacing with surprises
- Context
- Released in 2004, 'Special Blends Volume 1 & 2' came during MF DOOM's rise as a prominent figure in underground hip-hop. This compilation followed his critically acclaimed album 'Madvillainy' (2004), showcasing his unique sampling techniques and aesthetic that would define his legacy in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kool Keith· Kool G Rap· RZA
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Pounds Up (MF Doom Special Blend) 3:43
- 2 Off the Books / Just to Get a Rep (MF Doom Special Blend) 3:31
- 3 Mighty Healthy / That's Me (MF Doom Special Blend) 4:41
- 4 Ya Playin Yaself (MF Doom Special Blend) 2:43
- 5 Latoya (MF Doom Special Blend) 2:52
- 6 On and On (MF Doom Special Blend) 3:58
- 7 Top Billin (MF Doom Special Blend) 1:58
- 8 Shook Ones, Part 2 (MF Doom Special Blend) Standout 3:28
- 9 One Love (MF Doom Special Blend) Standout 3:51
- 10 Brown Sugar (MF Doom Special Blend) 3:20
- 11 Ante Up (MF Doom Special Blend) Standout 3:26
- 12 Stakes Is High (MF Doom Special Blend) 1:59
- 13 Paper Thin (MF Doom Special Blend) 2:09
- 14 Incarcerated Scarfaces (MF Doom Special Blend) 2:24
- 15 Bring the Noise (MF Doom Special Blend) 1:35
Disc 2
- 1 Hustler's Theme (remix) (MF Doom Special Blend) 2:10
- 2 Shit Is Real / Stick to Ya Gunz (MF Doom Special Blend) 6:18
- 3 Mad Sick (MF Doom Special Blend) 3:52
- 4 The Glock (MF Doom Special Blend) 3:41
- 5 We Run Things (MF Doom Special Blend) 2:47
- 6 Hell on Earth (MF Doom Special Blend) 2:35
- 7 Slingin' Bass (MF Doom Special Blend) 3:38
- 8 M.E.T.H.O.D. Man (MF Doom Special Blend) 2:17
- 9 Hazy Shade of Criminal (MF Doom Special Blend) 2:01
- 10 Ryde or Die (MF Doom Special Blend) 3:06
- 11 A Rush on Me (MF Doom Special Blend) 4:07
- 12 Get Your Roll On (MF Doom Special Blend) 4:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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