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The real MF DOOM?
In the aftermath of his recent DJ appearance in London event, promoters Livin' Proof have issued a statement questioning whether or not the performer sent along was the act they'd booked.
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Published / Monday, 27 August 2012 04:04 PM
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Livin' Proof Bank Holiday Special with MF Doom - Livin' Doom at Concrete

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Davlonianwrote
Wed, 29 Aug 2012Anyone who thinks there is ANY artistic merit to be found in lying to your fans is sadly misguided. I fear that on a whole those who allow Dooms excuse that 'everything we do is villain' are just too scared at not getting the joke/point when in truth he's just using that as a shield against scorn for such CLEARLY terrible actions.

Its sad but its true, too many yes men around him. He needs a kick up his fat wealthy ass or a sudden realisation that we are what made you ... not the other way... More

verguenzawrote
Wed, 29 Aug 2012ok bla bla bla, he's a villain and he's doing it for artistic integrity. But the fact and the matter is that people paid good money, and took time out of their schedule under the presumption that they were going to see Doom flow, Doom, not his friend. Or these other hired actors lip synching over his music. What it should be about is the intimacy between the artist and the crowd. Talking to them, thanking them for coming, and having the crowd dance and have a good time. Or at the very least... More

el.pretzelwrote
Tue, 28 Aug 2012It's a messed up situation for promoters and fans dropping money... but if you look at this guy's whole history in context you will see that he's on a whole different planet than other hip hop artists. Take it for what it's worth... my opinion is that it's a calculated act of art imitating life or what have you. At the end of the day... he's writing some of the best lyrics in the game.

If you follow DOOM closely you should know what to expect. Feel suckered, then download his albums for... More

rubixhelixwrote
Tue, 28 Aug 2012'Everything that we do is villain style,' Doom said in an interview. 'Everybody has the right to get it or not get it. Once I throw it out, it's there for interpretation. It might've seemed like it didn't go well, but how do we know that wasn't just pre-orchestrated so that we're talking about it now? I tell you one thing: People are asking more now for live shows and I'm charging more, so it must've worked somewhere...when you come to a Doom show, come expecting to hear music, don't come... More

felixtroywrote
Tue, 28 Aug 2012yeh we had the same trouble with Ralph Lawson once, fuck knows how they thought they'd get away with it as the guy they sent only had one arm !

Amir_Alexanderwrote
Tue, 28 Aug 2012Fuck all of this stupid ass masked shit.


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