Jan. 25, 2025, noon
Brooklyn Reads: Chronicles of DOOM
7Honor the legacy of reclusive and revered hip-hop artist MF Doom during the release of his definitive biography, The Chronicles of DOOM: Unraveling Rap’s Masked Iconoclast. Journalist S.H. Fernando Jr. (also known as SKIZ) follows the life of Daniel Dumile Jr. from his upbringing in Long Beach, New York, to his and his brother’s hip-hop group KMD, to his first masked show. Centering the music, SKIZ provides a history of East Coast rap alongside DOOM’s compelling life story and various personas, projects, and lyrics.
The program begins with a set by DJ Rob Swift. Afterward, poet, essayist, and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib moderates a conversation between SKIZ, illustrator LAmour Supreme, and journalist and editor Courtney Brown about MF Doom’s indelible impact on musical culture. A book signing follows.
Tickets include a copy of The Chronicles of DOOM.
This program will include ASL interpretation. For access needs, email access@brooklynmuseum.org.
Image caption and credit: Cover of The Chronicles of DOOM featuring art by LAmour Supreme. (Photo: Courtesy of Astra House)
