MC Decimal R.

Biography

MC Decimal R. is a vocalist known exclusively for his collaboration with the electronic music artist Amon Tobin. He is credited with providing the vocals for the track "Verbal," which was released as a single and also featured on Tobin's 2002 album, "Out from Out Where". The identity of MC Decimal R. remains a mystery, a fact that Amon Tobin has purposefully maintained. In interviews, Tobin has referred to him as a "secret MC who is, uh, under wraps" and has chosen not to reveal his real name, adding to the enigmatic nature of the artist.

Musical Style and Collaboration with Amon Tobin

The vocal performance by MC Decimal R. on "Verbal" is not a traditional rap. Instead, the vocals are heavily edited and cut-up, with fragmented syllables used as a percussive and textural element within the electronic composition. Amon Tobin explained that the intention was to use the vocals as a percussion instrument, programming them in the same way he would program drum breaks. The result is a largely incomprehensible vocal track where language is deconstructed into pure sound.

Legacy

Despite the single credited appearance, MC Decimal R. is noted in discussions of Amon Tobin's work from that period. The track "Verbal" is considered a significant example of Tobin's innovative approach to sound design and his tendency to manipulate audio sources into unrecognizable forms. The mystery surrounding MC Decimal R.'s identity has contributed to the track's unique legacy within Tobin's discography.