This 2009 album, originally released under the moniker Doom, features the rapper revisiting and re-recording tracks from his unreleased Madvillainy 2 sessions. The production draws heavily on jazz samples, with a raw, unfiltered sound.
- The album was originally intended to be the unofficial Madvillainy 2, a sequel to his acclaimed 2004 collaboration with Madlib. Many of the beats were produced by J Dilla, though not all were released with his explicit permission. Guest appearances include guests rhymes from Guilty Simpson, Hugo Boss, and Ghostface Killah.
- The album charted at number 47 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. The album was reissued in 2010 by Stones Throw Records.
- "Raphael," "Batty Looking Ass Bitch," and "Supervillain Theme" were among the standout tracks from the release.
Daniel Dumile, also known as MF DOOM, was a British-born rapper and producer with a distinctive, complex lyrical style. "Born Like This" was released late in his career, between his work as XXXChange and his final albums under the DOOM moniker.
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