Dangerdoom was the American hip hop collaboration between MF DOOM and producer Danger Mouse. Their lone album The Mouse and the Mask (2005, Epitaph/Lex) built underground hip hop around Adult Swim samples, with guest turns from Talib Kweli, Cee-Lo Green, and Ghostface Killah — original pressings are foundational collector items. Explore the Dangerdoom LP, CD, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.
Dangerdoom was the collaboration between Daniel Dumile (MF DOOM, 1971-2020) and Brian Burton (Danger Mouse). Their album The Mouse and the Mask was released on Epitaph Records and Lex Records in October 2005, featuring extensive samples from Adult Swim cartoon programming (Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Harvey Birdman, Sealab 2021, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, and others) alongside Danger Mouse's production and DOOM's rapping. Guest appearances included Talib Kweli, Cee-Lo Green, and Ghostface Killah.
Dangerdoom's sound combined East Coast hip hop, alternative hip hop, and underground hip hop with Danger Mouse's signature sample-heavy production. MF DOOM's signature wordplay and persona work anchored the project lyrically.
Original Epitaph/Lex pressings of The Mouse and the Mask are foundational collector items in underground hip hop. Multiple anniversary repressings have been issued.
The Mouse and the Mask (2005) is the only proper studio release under this collaborative credit.
