Super What?
MF DOOM · 2021
26 min · 10 tracks · alternative hip-hop
A kaleidoscopic blend of intricate wordplay and eclectic production, steeped in comic book references and underground hip-hop ethos.
Top tracks — play these first
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The King and Eye — The track opens the album with sharp, witty verses that set the stage for DOOM's signature surreal narrative style, blending humor and introspection.
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Czarwyn’s Theory of People Getting Loose — This collaboration showcases a dynamic interplay of verses, highlighting the chemistry between MF DOOM and Czarface while weaving in socio-political commentary.
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Mando Calrissian — Named after a beloved character from Star Wars, this track exemplifies DOOM's playful approach to storytelling through clever wordplay and intertextual references.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases inventive lyricism and diverse production but lacks some cohesion in its flow.
What we noticed
- Each track features complex, multi-layered verses that often reference pop culture and comic book themes.
- The production incorporates a wide range of samples, blending jazz, funk, and electronic elements to create a diverse soundscape.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions or shifts in tempo, which keeps the listener engaged and adds to the album's eclectic feel.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical lyrical wordplay delights
- quick bursts of energy
- playful beats for fun listening
- brief but engaging experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefers longer, immersive albums
- seeks deep emotional narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released posthumously on May 7, 2021, Super What? marked MF DOOM's continued exploration of his unique style after a significant career revival following the acclaimed album Madvillainy in 2004. This project features new collaborations with artists like Czarface, showcasing his enduring influence in underground hip-hop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aesop Rock· Madlib· El-P
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The King and Eye 2:26
- 2 Czarwyn’s Theory of People Getting Loose 3:16
- 3 Mando Calrissian 2:17
- 4 DOOM Unto Others 2:44
- 5 Jason & the Czargonauts 3:50
- 6 Break in the Action 2:29
- 7 A Name to the Face 1:45
- 8 This Is Canon Now 2:11
- 9 So Strange 2:34
- 10 Young World 3:12
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