His songs are filled with references and extracts from old marvel cartoons and comics, with his name and persona inspired by Dr DOOM (Fantastic Four’s sworn enemy). Born in London but raised in New York, Daniel Dumile has created one of the most recognisable but yet anonymous figures in hip-hop. MF DOOM is one of the most prolific yet elusive rappers of his time. “Just remember ALL CAPS when you spell the man name.”