Mr. Hood

by KMD

Mr. Hood cover art

Led by a young Zev Love X (who would later become MF DOOM), the group's debut is notable for its playful integration of educational samples and socially conscious lyricism. The record's inventive use of a Sesame Street instructional record provides a unique, satirical framing device for its themes of Black empowerment.

Genres

  • Conscious Hip Hop
  • Boom Bap

Tracklist

  1. Mr. Hood at Piocallee Jewelry / Crackpot
  2. Who Me? (With an Answer from Dr. Bert)
  3. Boogie Man!
  4. Mr. Hood Meets Onyx
  5. Subrocs Mission
  6. Humrush
  7. Figure of Speech
  8. Bananapeel Blues
  9. Nitty Gritty (feat. Brand Nubian)
  10. Trial 'N' Error
  11. Hard wit No Hoe
  12. Mr. Hood Gets a Haircut
  13. 808 Man
  14. Boy Who Cried Wolf
  15. Peachfuzz
  16. Preacher Porkchop
  17. Soulflexin'
  18. Gasface Refill