After a series of cassette only releases on the own label Antipop Recordings and some underground singles the label Ark 75 released the group's debut album "Tragic Epilogue" in 2000.
Their music is bridging the gap between Hip Hop and Intelligent Dance Music. Because of that avantgarde electronic label Warp Records, known for releasing such artists as Aphex Twin or Autechre, signed the Group in 2001 and released the EP "The Ends Against The Middle" and 2002 the second album "Arrythmia" with world wide acclaim. So the music came also more and more into the ears of electronic listeners.
After a long cooperation and uncountable collaborations and side projects with other artists the group temporarily split in August 2002 to pursue other projects. They reformed in August 2007.
During their hiatus, Beans pursued a solo career while Priest and Sayyid formed Airborn Audio.
In March 2008, they performed their first show together in six years in the Melkweg in Amsterdam.
In September 2009, they released a new album entitled "Fluorescent Black".
Mega
Antipop Consortium Lyrics
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made out of everything
steady I'm ready
petty rappers
frontin gun clappers
a&r sellin you cars
sellin you stars
round trip ticket to mars
spit it, hit it, get it
pivot, swivel and dribble
twist with the sparks
touch this
rush off with crutches
churches and hushes
while I'm rollin dutches
past the ruckers
make a flow in my head
push the clutch
(yo, yo, easy, easy)
(yo, he didn't even use his blinker. what the fuck, man?)
weavin bobbin noddin
I'm keepin features swolen
highten pressure on the hemoglobin
(swollow the nitrate)
[High Priest]
you want your playlist to pop?
put apc at the top
? choppin the pavement, it's toxic
I only spit pure hot, it's the brolic
so what if it's popular
I got to infect you in order to affect you
and I don't expect you go get it at first
my brains burst
sprayin pure freon on celine dion
scream on cats like sam kinison
innocent bystanders swarmin
my thoughts formin
and dormant mcs want to live again
(yo, talk to your man, your man is wild)
ease back, he's that caracter
with disparaging patterns
that manage to damage, I'm famished
mega
[M. Sayyid]
cats track up with the hate
but I crack back and inflate
smack tracks hack you in eighths
while safari straight primate
when I spit the tape, spit at the fakes
spit it to pivot from snakes
[High Priest]
geeze, for cripe's sake, please give it a break
gotta chop two eights into four bar spaces
my innovation's open faces over the duration
footing the dance with the artform
I put cats in backbraces
The opening lyrics of Antipop Consortium's song "Mega" challenges the current rap game by criticizing those who resort to the superficial elements of the industry such as guns and materialism. M. Sayyid argues that such acts are "petty", and that record executives are essentially "selling" artists as if they were cars or "round trip ticket(s) to Mars", emphasizing the transactional nature of the industry. He repurposes these elements for his own lyrical use, twisting and applying them in a way that separates him from the mainstream, creating a unique sound.
The second verse expands on the idea of being innovative and original. High Priest breaks down the notion of popularity by asserting that to truly "affect" and influence the listeners with his music, he needs to "infect" them first. He references his use of unique techniques, like spraying "pure freon on Celine Dion", which emphasizes his experimental approach to music. However, he acknowledges that his style may not be immediately appreciated and understood, but it is still worth pursuing, for it has the potential to leave a lasting impact.
Line by Line Meaning
made out of everything
I am made out of everything and am ready to take on anything
steady I'm ready
I am ready and moving forward with determination
petty rappers
Rappers that are unimportant and have no credibility
frontin gun clappers
Pretending to be tough and carrying guns
a&r sellin you cars
Music labels selling false promises and material things
sellin you stars
Musicians selling themselves as stars even though they are not genuine
round trip ticket to mars
Offering something that is impossible to deliver
so I picked it apart
I analyzed and broke down the false promises and unrealistic goals
spit it, hit it, get it
I confidently deliver my message attacking false ideas
pivot, swivel and dribble
I am moving and dodging with grace while navigating through my thoughts
twist with the sparks
I am playing with ideas and exploring new inspirations
touch this
Listen to what I am presenting
rush off with crutches
I am moving forward fast, using any support I can get
churches and hushes
Silencing anyone trying to challenge my ideas
while I'm rollin dutches
Rolling marijuana cigarettes and using them as a crutch to move forward
past the ruckers
I am moving ahead of those who doubt me
make a flow in my head
I am creating my own music in my head
push the clutch
I am shifting gears and advancing at the right pace
weavin bobbin noddin
I am keeping my head up while navigating around obstacles
I'm keepin features swolen
I am continuing to grow and make progress
highten pressure on the hemoglobin
Putting pressure on the blood cells in my body, pushing myself to the limit
(swollow the nitrate)
Take in whatever is necessary to continue to grow and overcome obstacles
you want your playlist to pop?
Do you want your music to be popular?
put apc at the top
Put Antipop Consortium at the top for true, pure music
? choppin the pavement, it's toxic
Paving the way, even if it's hurting others who can't keep up
I only spit pure hot, it's the brolic
My music is pure and powerful
so what if it's popular
Who cares if it's popular if it's not genuine or well-made?
I got to infect you in order to affect you
I want to have a strong impact on you and leave you with something genuine and pure
and I don't expect you go get it at first
It's okay if it takes time to understand and appreciate my music
my brains burst
My creativity and ideas are overflowing
sprayin pure freon on celine dion
My music is unique and unexpected, like using a refrigerant to cool things down
scream on cats like sam kinison
I am delivering my message with conviction and passion
innocent bystanders swarmin
People are taking notice and drawn to my music
my thoughts formin
My thoughts and ideas are coming together to make something special
and dormant mcs want to live again
Other rappers who have been stagnant are inspired by my music and want to create again
ease back, he's that caracter
Relax, I am unique and one-of-a-kind
with disparaging patterns
My music is not conforming to typical patterns or formulas
that manage to damage, I'm famished
My creativity and work have taken a toll, and it's time to recharge
cats track up with the hate
Other rappers are jealous and hostile towards me
but I crack back and inflate
I push back and come back stronger
smack tracks hack you in eighths
My music is powerful enough to break you down and build you back up
while safari straight primate
My creativity knows no bounds, and I am leading the way
when I spit the tape, spit at the fakes
When I make music, it's directed towards the phony and disingenuous
spit it to pivot from snakes
I am using my music to navigate away from those who are fake and manipulative
geeze, for cripe's sake, please give it a break
Enough with the hype and false promises
gotta chop two eights into four bar spaces
I am breaking down common musical patterns and rearranging them in my own way
my innovation's open faces over the duration
My creativity and innovative music is exposed over time and gets better with time
footing the dance with the artform
I am using my creativity and music to propel myself forward
I put cats in backbraces
My music is so powerful that it breaks down other rappers
mega
All of my music and creativity is larger than life
Contributed by Mackenzie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tygr Rawwk Rcrds
This is beans, formerly of Anti-Pop Consortium. Thank you all for listening.
G P
Tygr Rawwk Rcrds 🐐🐐🐐
flitzmaster piep
Thank you for making music.
David Ma
\m/
Wayne Walkeden
Still amazing tune
Shpira LTD
Always and forever.
"Fuck rap, theres nothing for me."
Lo Mur
Wahr happened to Them?
David Ma
5TILL