I have a bit of a dilemma i want to talk about. MF Doom happens to be one of my favorite MC's of all time, but I have a few concerns.
I want to start out by saying MF Doom's music has to be an epitomizing example of the essence of Hip-Hop. His beats are raw and dirty recordings, very laid back and particular. His lyrical acrobatics are almost unmatched. They are an eclectic expression, encompassing many ideal maxims and points of view of reality. He often makes references to film, music, television, etc. that show a diverse experience and well rounded understanding of art.
Where my dilemma begins is in live performance. I feel live performance to be one of the most important factors in music. Now MF Doom is a great live performer...if he shows up. I was at Rock the Bells I believe in 2008, in which he didn't show up for a booking. I am generally very understanding and didn't think much of it, other than the fact I missed Mos Def (grrr). Anyway, after looking into this, I discovered that he is known for not making it to shows regularly.
My problem is how do I continue to appreciate MF Doom's music while he blatantly disregards his fans and obligations to event promoters. I don't know him personally, so I can't say much about him as a person, but I'm not sure what to think about this.
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