Born Like This

Born Like This stands as an absolute towering monument of modern alternative hip hop and underground sample culture. Emerging in 2009, this magnificent double LP captures DOOM at his most raw, focused, and texturally complex, moving away from the brighter cartoon nostalgia of his earlier records to embrace a gritty, beautifully dystopian sonic landscape heavily inspired by the gritty poetry of Charles Bukowski.

The musical framework of this record is exceptionally sophisticated, balancing heavy, low end drum breaks and gnarled basslines with chopped vintage synth loops and obscure television soundbites. Driven by incredible lyricism and iconic guest features from the Wu Tang Clan inner circle, every track on this album overflows with villainous charm, sharp storytelling, and timeless rhythmic density. For listeners who appreciate the loop based artistry of Madvillainy or classic independent boom bap, this spectacular deluxe vinyl pressing offers an absolute essential listening experience from start to finish.