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The collaborations between MF Doom (or just Doom as he goes by now) and just about anyone he works with produces some of the most creative and ingenious hip hop i’ve ever heard. Case in point, i just picked up the Danger Doom Cd (it was released in 2005) and was blown away by the collab between Danger Mouse and Doom. AND..ANDDD they mixed it with Adult Swim, having various characters provide a back drop for the songs. You got Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Brak, and Sealab 2021 rapping along side Doom. In particular, on one of my favorite tracks “Old School”, it’s Doom featuring Talib Kweli going back and forth about saturday morning cartoons.
“I was, makin up a miracle flow, over a cereal bowl,
And a paused beat from my stereo,
Rhymes stronger than Popeye with the spinach.”
While on the topic, although they’ve calmed down a little on it, Adult Swim’s close connection with hip hop has been historic. They’ve down records with the Stones Throw label and sponsor hip hop shows. A few years ago they even had the evil genius Doom host a Holiday show. Some may argue there isn’t anything hip hop about Adult Swim. hellll no. The wonderfully independent minds of Adult Swim push the limits of creativity with everything they do. The truly independent hip hop scene is the perfect compliment to the mix. Push them records- pick em up!
