Name: Mr. Hood
Brand: KMD

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

TEG755041LP

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Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-10-27

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cargo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0829357550415

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Black LPx2

Artist

Genre GB

Hip Hop

Label GB

Traffic

KMD, an acronym first for Kausin' Much Damage and then Kause in a Much Damaged Society, was a hip hop group formed in the late 1980's by brothers Daniel Dumile Thompson (Zev Love X) and Dingilizwe Dumile (Subroc), along with Onyx The Birthstone Kid. Unfortunately, tragedy struck when Subroc passed away in 1994 while the group was working on their second album, Bl_ck-B_st_rds. As a result of this loss and being dropped by Elektra, Zev Love X withdrew from the industry only to reemerge later as MF Doom.
KMD initially gained recognition for their unique style and socially conscious lyrics. Their debut album Mr. Hood received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and thought-provoking themes. However, after the untimely death of Subroc, KMD faced significant setbacks that ultimately led to their disbandment.
Despite these challenges, Zev Love X persevered through his grief and reinvented himself as MF Doom. Under this new persona, he continued to push boundaries within the hip hop genre with his intricate wordplay and distinctive production style. Today, both KMD's early work and MF Doom's solo career are celebrated as influential contributions to hip hop culture.

Traffic is an electronic music label based in Frankfurt, Germany. Established in 2013, this innovative label has quickly gained recognition for its cutting-edge releases and forward-thinking approach to the electronic music scene.

With a focus on pushing boundaries and exploring new sonic territories, Traffic has become synonymous with quality and creativity. The label's roster boasts a diverse range of talented artists who consistently deliver groundbreaking tracks that captivate audiences worldwide.

Driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to nurturing emerging talent, Traffic has firmly established itself as a key player in the global electronic music industry. Whether it's deep house, techno, or experimental sounds, you can trust Traffic to deliver exceptional releases that push the boundaries of what is possible in electronic music.

KMD (Kausing Much Damage, or a positive Kause in a Much Damaged society) was a Hip Hop group in the early 90s perhaps best known for launching the career of acclaimed MC/Producer MF Doom (known during his KMD tenure as Zev Love X). After guesting on 3rd Bass’ The Gas Face, the trio (Zev, brother Subroc, and Onyx) released the acclaimed and overlooked Mr. Hood full-length. Their political outlook was similar to the group Brand Nubian, who guested on Hood; however, the style was more comical and included a great deal of clips from old children’s recordings, mostly notably a sample of the Seseme Street character Bert on the single Who Me? This is the official Elektra Records/Traffic Entertainment Group re-release with original artwork and track listing in it’s entirety. Cutting edge, ahead of it’s time production and skits from KMD and Stimulated Dummies (John Gamble and Mr. Dante Ross). Features the singles Peachfuzz, Who Me? and Nitty Gritty (feat. Brand Nubian).

Mr. Hood

Music GB

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