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Figaro by Madvillain, Madlib, MF DOOM

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Figaro

Madvillain, Madlib, MF DOOM

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Album: Madvillainy
Released: 2004
Genres: experimental hip hop, alternative hip hop, jazz rap, east coast hip hop
Length: 2:26
Tempo: 92 BPM
Label: Stones Throw Records

About this song

The title has more than one possible meaning. It may refer to the figaro chains that DOOM criticizes for putting fashion over art, or to "Largo al Factotum," an aria known for being wordy and difficult to sing.

What it's about

The song's title may point to DOOM's criticism of fashion placed above art. Its endless rhymes are compared to the difficulty of singing the aria it may reference.

Fun facts

Samples “Jeannine by Dr. Lonnie Smith” and “In the Beginning by Dr. Lonnie Smith”.
Sampled in 6 other songs, like “A Verse For MF DOOM by Oracle(Rapper/producer)”.
Written by Madlib and MF DOOM.
Produced by Madlib.
Recorded at The Bomb Shelter.

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