Swift & Changeable
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Swift & Changeable was the name given to an unfinished collaboration album
between MF DOOM
and Wu-Tang Clan
's Ghostface Killah
which was announced in 2006 as a 2007 release. The project was described by Devin Horwitz of the Nature Sounds
as "about 75% done," and produced by MF DOOM with one track by the late J Dilla
.
Ghostface Killah & MF Doom appeared together (via digital enhancement) on a 2007 cover of Mass Appeal
, which billed them as "GhostDOOM". In a video interview MF Doom
he referred to the project as "DoomStarks".
In a July 2009 interview, Ghostface Killah confirmed work on the album but later downplayed any hope of the album being made in an interview with Billboard Magazine.
The one song attributed to the project, "Angelz", was released on MF Doom's 2009 album Born Like This
. Recently Nature Sounds released a new song in 2011 called "Victory Laps (Madvillain
z Remix)" featuring both rappers and produced by the production duo. The original, produced by MF Doom, was released in July 2011. The duo have confirmed work again on the album since the two reconnected again in 2011. The album will be entirely produced by DOOM with Ghostface being on nearly all songs minus a few DOOM solo joints.
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
between MF DOOM
MF Doom
Daniel Dumile is a hip hop artist who has taken on several stage names in his career, most notably MF DOOM, where the "MF" stands for metal face, and for tracks he has produced, metal fingers...
and Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group...
's Ghostface Killah
Ghostface Killah
Dennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success...
which was announced in 2006 as a 2007 release. The project was described by Devin Horwitz of the Nature Sounds
Nature Sounds
Nature Sounds is a record label based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in hip hop and reggae music.-Discography:*Ayatollah - Fingertips *Ayatollah - Live From The MPC 60 *Ayatollah - Cocoon...
as "about 75% done," and produced by MF DOOM with one track by the late J Dilla
J Dilla
James Dewitt Yancey , better known by the stage names J Dilla and Jay Dee, was an American record producer who emerged from the mid-1990s underground hip hop scene in Detroit, Michigan...
.
Ghostface Killah & MF Doom appeared together (via digital enhancement) on a 2007 cover of Mass Appeal
Mass Appeal
Mass Appeal is a two-character play by Bill C. Davis. The comedy-drama focuses on the conflict between a complacent Roman Catholic pastor and the idealistic young deacon who is assigned to his affluent, suburban parish.-Plot:...
, which billed them as "GhostDOOM". In a video interview MF Doom
MF Doom
Daniel Dumile is a hip hop artist who has taken on several stage names in his career, most notably MF DOOM, where the "MF" stands for metal face, and for tracks he has produced, metal fingers...
he referred to the project as "DoomStarks".
In a July 2009 interview, Ghostface Killah confirmed work on the album but later downplayed any hope of the album being made in an interview with Billboard Magazine.
One record they won't hear for a while is his long-rumored collaboration with MF Doom. "Not as of right now," he reports. "I'm about to go on the road again and I gotta finish up (the sequel to Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... is the solo debut album of American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon, released August 1, 1995, on Loud Records in the United States...
) with RaekwonRaekwonCorey Woods , better known by the stage name Raekwon, is an American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded four solo albums, as well as work with Wu-Tang and an extensive amount of guest contributions with...
, so maybe when everything gets cleared out of the way, but we'll find a space."
The one song attributed to the project, "Angelz", was released on MF Doom's 2009 album Born Like This
Born Like This
Born Like This is an album by American hip hop artist MF DOOM, released under the shortened pseudonym DOOM on Lex Records on March 24, 2009. It debuted at #52 on the Billboard Chart, having sold 10,895 copies as of March 29. In addition to tracks produced by Doom, the album includes production by...
. Recently Nature Sounds released a new song in 2011 called "Victory Laps (Madvillain
Madvillain
Madvillain is a hip hop group consisting of MF DOOM and Madlib . Their debut album Madvillainy was met with wide critical acclaim for its unique approach—short songs, obscure lyrics, few choruses and a sound which was generally unfriendly to commercial radio.In 2006, Madvillain was featured on...
z Remix)" featuring both rappers and produced by the production duo. The original, produced by MF Doom, was released in July 2011. The duo have confirmed work again on the album since the two reconnected again in 2011. The album will be entirely produced by DOOM with Ghostface being on nearly all songs minus a few DOOM solo joints.