10 tracks that prove MF DOOM was the master of samples

MF DOOM: The Master of Samples

Five years on from his untimely passing, MF DOOM remains anomalous in his ability to stitch and rap over shrouded samples.

Revered for his vivid characterisation and comic-villain narratives, DOOM demonstrated the same ingenuity and attentiveness toward his use of samples as his rhymes, turning even the most abrasive sounds into a hum, a screech into a melody.

A look into his genius world of sampling is the best way to pay homage to him.

Delve headfirst into his genius world of sampling.

Author's summary: MF DOOM's sampling genius is still unmatched.

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Mixmag Mixmag — 2025-10-31