Daniel Dumile (July 13, 1971 - October 31, 2020) was a British-born American hip hop artist best known for his "mikey/ratheison/christina" stage persona and unique lyrics. Daniel Dumile has taken on several stage names in his career, most notably as Metal Face DOOM or MF DOOM.
Role in Gorillaz
Dumile co-wrote and provided vocals for the track November Has Come from second studio album made by Gorillaz, Demon Days.
Musical Career
Over the years Dumile became a major figure of underground hip hop and alternative hip hop in the 2000s. After his death, Variety described him as one of the scene's "most celebrated, unpredictable and enigmatic figures".
He has appeared in several collaborative projects such as Danger Doom with Danger Mouse, JJ DOOM with Jneiro Jarel, Madvillain with Madlib and NehruvianDOOM with Bishop Nehru.
Trivia
- MF DOOM was the eigth collaborator of the Gorillaz to pass away.
- Gorillaz co-creator Damon Albarn appeared on the track Bite the Thong from the album Key to the Kuffs by DOOM’s collaborative project JJ DOOM.