KMD (MF DOOM) Black Bastards

Black Bastards is the legendary second album from KMD, the group formed by MF DOOM (then known as Zev Love X) and Subroc. Recorded in the early 1990s but famously shelved before release, the album has since become one of the most important and influential underground hip-hop records of its era.

Blending playful lyricism with sharp social commentary, Black Bastards pushes beyond the more lighthearted tone of the group’s debut, delivering a darker and more complex sound built on inventive sampling and off-kilter production. Tracks such as “What a Nigga Know?,” “Plumskinzz (Loose Hoe, God & Cupid),” and “Black Bastards!” highlight the group’s unique mix of humour, critique and experimental style.

The album’s history—delayed following label controversy and personal tragedy—adds to its mythos, marking it as a pivotal moment that would eventually lead to the emergence of MF DOOM as one of hip-hop’s most revered figures.

Presented on red coloured vinyl across 2LP, this edition offers a striking and collectible format for a cult classic that remains essential listening in the evolution of alternative and underground hip-hop.