MF Grimm

In 1993, MF Grimm had recorded an album's worth of material that was to serve as his debut album. After being shot and hospitalized, a lot of the material was stolen or lost, as it wasn't expected that he would survive his coma. After he woke up from the coma Grimm was able to retrieve some of the lost records and some of this material went on to be released later as singles, and later formed the 2005 compilation album ''[[Scars & Memories]]''.

In 1993, MF Grimm had recorded an album's worth of material that was to serve as his debut album. After being shot and hospitalized, a lot of the material was stolen or lost, as it wasn't expected that he would survive his coma. After he woke up from the coma Grimm was able to retrieve some of the lost records and some of this material went on to be released later as singles, and later formed the 2005 compilation album ''[[Scars & Memories]]''.

In the mid-late 1990s, MF Grimm went on to release several 12" singles on [[Bobbito]]'s [[Fondle 'Em]] label and started collaborating extensively with label mate [[Daniel Dumile|MF DOOM]] whose debut album ''[[Operation: Doomsday]]'' was recorded in Grimm's basement, and for which Grimm served as an executive producer (financing the project and supplying samples for the album). It was during this time that Grimm founded the [[Day By Day Entertainment]] label, as well as the hip hop collective [[Monsta Island Czars]] with MF DOOM.

In the mid-late 1990s, MF Grimm went on to release several 12" singles on [[Bobbito]]'s [[Fondle 'Em]] label and started collaborating extensively with label mate [[MF Doom]] whose debut album ''[[Operation: Doomsday]]'' was recorded in Grimm's basement, and for which Grimm served as an executive producer (financing the project and supplying samples for the album). It was during this time that Grimm founded the [[Day By Day Entertainment]] label, as well as the hip hop collective [[Monsta Island Czars]] with MF Doom.

===2000s===

===2000s===

MF Grimm's first release of the 2000s was the collaborative ''[[MF EP]]'' with MF DOOM on Brick Records. The release included remixes, as well as new material and the instrumental versions to every track.

MF Grimm's first release of the 2000s was the collaborative ''[[MF EP]]'' with MF Doomon Brick Records. The release included remixes, as well as new material and the instrumental versions to every track.

In 2001, MF Grimm recorded his debut album, ''[[The Downfall of Ibliys: A Ghetto Opera]]'' while on bail after his prison sentencing.{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/5256-the-downfall-of-ibliys-a-ghetto-opera/|title=MF Grimm: The Downfall of Ibliys: A Ghetto Opera Album Review - Pitchfork|website=pitchfork.com|access-date=11 December 2017}} The entire album was recorded during a twenty four-hour period, and featured production and appearances from [[Count Bass D]] and [[MF DOOM]]. The album was released on Grimm's [[Day By Day Entertainment]] label, although he did not hear the album until after his release from prison in 2003.{{cite news |author= |orig-date=02 October 2007 |date=12 January 2019 |title=M.F. Grimm reaps new fans as comic's hero |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2007/10/02/mf-grimm-reaps-new-fans-as-comics-hero/ |work=Daily News |location=New York |access-date=26 November 2023}} Around the time of MF Grimm's release, Day By Day Entertainment released a compilation of MF Grimm and MF DOOM material titled ''Best of MF''. This compilation included features both artists had done, as well as several then-unreleased tracks. Some of the tracks would later be re-released under different titles on various projects.

In 2001, MF Grimm recorded his debut album, ''[[The Downfall of Ibliys: A Ghetto Opera]]'' while on bail after his prison sentencing.{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/5256-the-downfall-of-ibliys-a-ghetto-opera/|title=MF Grimm: The Downfall of Ibliys: A Ghetto Opera Album Review - Pitchfork|website=pitchfork.com|access-date=11 December 2017}} The entire album was recorded during a twenty four-hour period, and featured production and appearances from [[Count Bass D]] and [[MF Doom]]. The album was released on Grimm's [[Day By Day Entertainment]] label, although he did not hear the album until after his release from prison in 2003.{{cite news |author= |orig-date=02 October 2007 |date=12 January 2019 |title=M.F. Grimm reaps new fans as comic's hero |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2007/10/02/mf-grimm-reaps-new-fans-as-comics-hero/ |work=Daily News |location=New York |access-date=26 November 2023}} Around the time of MF Grimm's release, Day By Day Entertainment released a compilation of MF Grimm and MF Doom material titled ''Best of MF''. This compilation included features both artists had done, as well as several then-unreleased tracks. Some of the tracks would later be re-released under different titles on various projects.

In addition to releasing his own material, Grimm has served as an executive producer on various prolific and now-classic albums from the period, including ''[[Operation: Doomsday]]'', [[KMD]]'s ''[[Black Bastards]]'' and ''[[Escape from Monsta Island!]]'', amongst others.

In addition to releasing his own material, Grimm has served as an executive producer on various prolific and now-classic albums from the period, including ''[[Operation: Doomsday]]'', [[KMD]]'s ''[[Black Bastards]]'' and ''[[Escape from Monsta Island!]]'', amongst others.

After his release from prison, Grimm completed his second album ''[[Digital Tears: E-mail from Purgatory]]'' in 2004 under his [[Monsta Island Czars]] moniker Superstar Jet Jaguar. The album's lyrics as well as drum beats were all created while in prison using a portable drum machine that Grimm managed to hide from the prison guards. Following that release he and MF DOOM collaborated once more for his third album, ''[[Special Herbs + Spices Volume 1]]'', also released in 2004. This album featured MF Grimm freestyling over MF DOOM beats taken from his ''[[Special Herbs]]'' instrumental album series. Following this release, MF Grimm released a compilation of material recorded and released prior to ''The Downfall of Ibliys: a ghetto opera''. Underground hit singles, as well as some harder-to-find material, were included and the compilation was released in 2005 as ''[[Scars & Memories]]''

After his release from prison, Grimm completed his second album ''[[Digital Tears: E-mail from Purgatory]]'' in 2004 under his [[Monsta Island Czars]] moniker Superstar Jet Jaguar. The album's lyrics as well as drum beats were all created while in prison using a portable drum machine that Grimm managed to hide from the prison guards. Following that release he and MF Doom collaborated once more for his third album, ''[[Special Herbs + Spices Volume 1]]'', also released in 2004. This album featured MF Grimm freestyling over MF Doom beats taken from his ''[[Special Herbs]]'' instrumental album series. Following this release, MF Grimm released a compilation of material recorded and released prior to ''The Downfall of Ibliys: a ghetto opera''. Underground hit singles, as well as some harder-to-find material, were included and the compilation was released in 2005 as ''[[Scars & Memories]]''

In 2006, MF Grimm released a 60-track, triple-CD album, ''[[American Hunger]]'', the first ever in hip hop on his Day By Day Entertainment label. The album also featured members of Monsta Island Czars. Each of the three discs was intended as a separate "meal" -- "Breakfast," "Lunch" and "The Last Supper." Included on the album is the track "The Book of Daniel," a scathing diss track recorded in response to MF DOOM's diss against Monsta Island Czars (referring to them as "midgets into crunk").

In 2006, MF Grimm released a 60-track, triple-CD album, ''[[American Hunger]]'', the first ever in hip hop on his Day By Day Entertainment label. The album also featured members of Monsta Island Czars. Each of the three discs was intended as a separate "meal" -- "Breakfast," "Lunch" and "The Last Supper." Included on the album is the track "The Book of Daniel," a scathing diss track recorded in response to MF Doom's diss against Monsta Island Czars (referring to them as "midgets into crunk").

Grimm's life story was retold in a graphic novel autobiography illustrated by Ronald Wimberly, ''[[Sentences: The Life of MF Grimm]]'', which was released by [[DC Comics]]' [[Vertigo Comics|Vertigo]] imprint in September 2007. Two months later, MF Grimm appeared on [[National Public Radio]] to relate his life story and future plans. That year MF Grimm also released the concept album ''[[The Hunt for the Gingerbread Man]]'', with a mixtape ''[[The Hunt for the Gingerbread Man#The Order of the Baker Mixtape|The Order of the Baker Mixtape]]'' released as a prequel.

Grimm's life story was retold in a graphic novel autobiography illustrated by Ronald Wimberly, ''[[Sentences: The Life of MF Grimm]]'', which was released by [[DC Comics]]' [[Vertigo Comics|Vertigo]] imprint in September 2007. Two months later, MF Grimm appeared on [[National Public Radio]] to relate his life story and future plans. That year MF Grimm also released the concept album ''[[The Hunt for the Gingerbread Man]]'', with a mixtape ''[[The Hunt for the Gingerbread Man#The Order of the Baker Mixtape|The Order of the Baker Mixtape]]'' released as a prequel.

Facing narcotics conspiracy charges, Grimm was sentenced to [[life imprisonment]] under the [[Rockefeller Drug Laws]] in 2000. Before his sentence began, Grimm recorded his debut album, ''[[The Downfall of Ibliys: A Ghetto Opera]]''. In 2003, his life sentence was reduced and he was eventually released.

Facing narcotics conspiracy charges, Grimm was sentenced to [[life imprisonment]] under the [[Rockefeller Drug Laws]] in 2000. Before his sentence began, Grimm recorded his debut album, ''[[The Downfall of Ibliys: A Ghetto Opera]]''. In 2003, his life sentence was reduced and he was eventually released.

===Relationship with MF DOOM===

=== Relationship with MF Doom ===

MF Grimm and [[MF DOOM]] became friends in the early 1990s, bonding over mutual interests in Hip Hop, comics, and mutual friends. Grimm featured on KMD's 1993 single What a Niggy Know (Remix), credited as "The Grimm Reaper." After the death of DOOM's brother [[DJ Subroc]] and Grimm's paralysis, the two bonded, living together and looking after one another. Although Grimm maintained a presence in Hip Hop, DOOM did not reemerge until 1996. Grimm, in his capacity as executive producer, funded ''[[Operation: Doomsday]]'' as well as providing the samples which appeared on the album. Grimm also funded the release of KMD's second album ''[[Black Bastards]]'', once again serving as an executive producer.

MF Grimm and [[MF Doom]] became friends in the early 1990s, bonding over mutual interests in Hip Hop, comics, and mutual friends. Grimm featured on KMD's 1993 single What a Niggy Know (Remix), credited as "The Grimm Reaper." After the death of Doom's brother [[DJ Subroc]] and Grimm's paralysis, the two bonded, living together and looking after one another. Although Grimm maintained a presence in Hip Hop, Doom did not reemerge until 1996. Grimm, in his capacity as executive producer, funded ''[[Operation: Doomsday]]'' as well as providing the samples which appeared on the album. Grimm also funded the release of KMD's second album ''[[Black Bastards]]'', once again serving as an executive producer.

In 2000, DOOM and Grimm released the collaborative ''[[MF EP]]'', featuring both artists splitting the record's material, and including the instrumental versions. Upon Grimm's release from prison in 2003, Day By Day Entertainment released a compilation of MF Grimm and MF DOOM material as ''Best of MF''. In 2004, the duo released a collaborative album of Grimm rapping over Doom's ''[[Special Herbs]]'' beats called ''[[Special Herbs + Spices Volume 1]]''.

In 2000, Doom and Grimm released the collaborative ''[[MF EP]]'', featuring both artists splitting the record's material, and including the instrumental versions. Upon Grimm's release from prison in 2003, Day By Day Entertainment released a compilation of MF Grimm and MF Doom material as ''Best of MF''. In 2004, the duo released a collaborative album of Grimm rapping over Doom's ''[[Special Herbs]]'' beats called ''[[Special Herbs + Spices Volume 1]]''.

==Discography==

==Discography==

===Collaboration albums===

===Collaboration albums===

* 2000: ''[[MF EP]]'' (with MF DOOM)

* 2000: ''[[MF EP]]'' (with MF Doom)

* 2004: ''[[Special Herbs + Spices Volume 1]]'' (with MF DOOM)

* 2004: ''[[Special Herbs + Spices Volume 1]]'' (with MF Doom)

* 2012: ''[[Good Morning Vietnam (MF Grimm & Drasar Monumental EP)|Good Morning Vietnam]]'' (with Drasar Monumental)

* 2012: ''[[Good Morning Vietnam (MF Grimm & Drasar Monumental EP)|Good Morning Vietnam]]'' (with Drasar Monumental)

* 2013: ''[[Good Morning Vietnam 2: The Golden Triangle]]'' (with Drasar Monumental)

* 2013: ''[[Good Morning Vietnam 2: The Golden Triangle]]'' (with Drasar Monumental)