Madvillain - Strange Ways Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the members of Madvillain?

   Madvillain is composed of British-American rapper MF Doom (Daniel Dumile) and American record producer Madlib (Otis Jackson Jr.).

2. When was the album Madvillainy released?

   Madvillainy was released on March 23, 2004, by Stones Throw Records.

3. What unique production method was used during the creation of Madvillainy?

   Madlib created most of the instrumentals for Madvillainy during a trip to Brazil, using minimal equipment including a Boss SP-303 sampler, a turntable, and a tape deck in his hotel room.

4. What incident occurred 14 months before the official release of Madvillainy?

   An unfinished demo version of Madvillainy was stolen and leaked onto the internet, which caused the duo to pause their work on the album and pursue other solo projects for a period.

5. How does MF Doom describe his flow in the final version of Madvillainy?

   In the final version of Madvillainy, MF Doom opted for a slower and more relaxed flow, moving away from the initially more enthusiastic and excited delivery.

6. What literary devices does MF Doom employ in the song 'Strange Ways'?

   MF Doom uses a variety of literary devices in 'Strange Ways,' including multisyllabic rhymes, internal rhymes, alliteration, assonance, and holorimes, along with extensive wordplay and double entendres.