Born Like This MF Doom

Release Date: March 24, 2009

MF DOOM's Born Like This (2009) delivers his signature abstract wordplay and comic book villain persona over dusty, sample-heavy beats. The album weaves together Raymond Scott's electronic compositions, Giorgio Moroder synths, and Charles Bukowski poetry samples into DOOM's labyrinthine rap narratives.

Standout Tracks

• Gazzillion Ear: Built on Brenton Wood and Giorgio Moroder samples with DOOM's most quotable bars
• Lightworks: The Raymond Scott-sampling centerpiece that became a fan favorite
• Cellz: Features the haunting Charles Bukowski sample 'Dinosoria, We'

Mood: cerebral, nocturnal, abstract, heavy

Tracklist

1. A1. Supervillain Intro
2. A2. Gazzillion Ear
3. A3. Ballskin
4. A4. Yessir!
5. A5. Absolutely
6. A6. Rap Ambush
7. B7. Lightworks
8. B8. Batty Boyz
9. B9. Angelz
10. C10. Cellz
11. C11. Still Dope
12. C12. Microwave Mayo
13. D13. More Rhymin'
14. D14. That's That
15. D15. Supervillainz
16. D16. Bumpy's Message
17. D17. Thank Yah