In 2011, hip hop artists from Detroit have continued to create some of the most celebrated music in the genre, and no one is raising the standard in the underground as high as Black Milk and Danny Brown. After their collaborative track "Black and Brown" from Black's LP Album of the Year became a fan favorite, the two decided to record an entire EP together, fittingly titled Black and Brown. While the aforementioned track appears on the EP, the remainder of Black And Brown sees Danny Brown exclusively handling mic duties, with Black Milk showcasing his masterful production.
Black Milk's Album of the Year dropped in September 2010 to strong reviews and an impressive showing on the Billboard charts, and his stock has continued to rise ever since. Performing with a live band for over 80 shows on a worldwide tour in support of the album, he has established himself as one of rap's best live performers. He also became the first rap artist to record and release music with rock superstar Jack White, who co-produced and played on the much-publicized "Brain" 7-inch single on White's label Third Man Records. Never straying from his hip hop roots, Black Milk also serves as a member of the group Random Axe (with Sean Price and Guilty Simpson, and entirely produced their successful self-titled 2011 full-length release.
Danny Brown first gained wide recognition with the release of his album The Hybrid as a free download in March 2010. Since the release, he's emerged as one of rap's most distinct new voices. The shock value of his drug-fueled and sex-laden rhyming has been frequently compared to the early works of Eminem, and his ear for progressive beats as well as his unique fashion sense has made him a favorite with critics. His latest project XXX was released as a free download in August 2011, and was instantly hailed as one of the top rap albums of the year by artists and fans alike, while receiving heavy coverage from media outlets like Pitchfork, MTV, and The Fader.
Dada
Black Milk & Danny Brown Lyrics
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Now I gotcha bitch chokin' on this dick long strokin'
Everyday; bone smokin'
Champagne; glass toastin'
Suckin' on this sex pistol 'bout to blow her brains open
Used to fuck with rat bitches
Now I fuck with bad bitches
And dog you never had bitches
Dog I came from rag to riches
Now I got your bitch permission
Squirtin' on her lips and when you home you gon' kiss her
Take a nigga head off
Like a hot mascot
Tell me why your breath be smellin'
Like a burnin' bag of fag cock
Blowin' on some apricot
Crib like Camelot
Thinking of the days when I was countin' up my sack of rock
Leave ya with a scar face
'Cause you niggas rap a lot
Nigga you a ?
Homie I'm a long grenade
Found them yellow diamonds have a nigga leakin' lemonade
Nigga you bitch man
'Bout to need first aid
Dog I'm on the grind
Like an old stripper
In a room full of virgin nerds and fat niggas
Now we pack swishers
Drink straight liquor
Make ya bitch go down low and lick your sister
Ghetto ass nigga got dressed on suburban
Rap niggas gettin jerked
Ain't no Jergens
Fuck so bad in they ass fit Excursions
Detroit niggas got it wrapped like turbans
The lyrics to Black Milk & Danny Brown's song Dada are irreverent and confrontational, with plenty of interweaving references to sex, drugs, and the rapper's newfound success. The opening lines suggest a playful sense of irony, as Brown boasts of having graduated from eating cheap ramen to having women at his beck and call. He then goes on to contrast his former life with rat-like companions against his current status as a player with access to "bad bitches". This sense of contrast continues throughout the song, with Brown flaunting his newfound wealth and bragging about his sexual prowess.
Line by Line Meaning
Used to be sorry trying to pack a bag of ramen open
I used to be poor and couldn't even properly handle a bag of ramen, but now I'm rich and able to make your girl choke on my long strokes.
Everyday; bone smokin'
Everyday, I'm smoking weed to stay high and relax.
Champagne; glass toastin'
I'm celebrating my success and wealth with champagne and toasting to it.
Suckin' on this sex pistol 'bout to blow her brains open
Your girl is giving me a blowjob and I'm about to make her feel amazing by cumming.
Used to fuck with rat bitches
I used to date unattractive girls, but now I only date beautiful ones.
Now I fuck with bad bitches
I only date really attractive girls now.
Fuckin' since middle school
I've been sexually active since I was in middle school.
And dog you never had bitches
You've never been successful with women.
Dog I came from rag to riches
I used to be poor, but I worked hard to become rich.
Now I got your bitch permission
Your girl wants to be with me and she's allowed to see me.
Squirtin' on her lips and when you home you gon' kiss her
I'm going to have sex with your girl and she'll be thinking about me even when she's with you.
Take a nigga head off
I'll attack you and take you down hard.
Like a hot mascot
As fast and powerful as a sports team's mascot.
Tell me why your breath be smellin'
Why does your breath smell so bad?
Like a burnin' bag of fag cock
It smells like burning feces and gay men's genitalia.
Blowin' on some apricot
Smoking marijuana that's flavored like apricot.
Crib like Camelot
My home is like a castle, or royal palace.
Thinking of the days when I was countin' up my sack of rock
Remembering the days when I was counting money from selling drugs.
Leave ya with a scar face
I'll cause you to have scarred or injured face.
'Cause you niggas rap a lot
You guys talk a lot, but can't back it up.
Nigga you a?
What are you even trying to say or do right now?
Homie I'm a long grenade
I'm explosive and can cause a lot of damage.
Found them yellow diamonds have a nigga leakin' lemonade
I found some yellow diamonds that are so beautiful they make me cry like I'm leaking lemonade from my eyes.
Nigga you bitch man
You're acting like a coward, or maybe even gay.
'Bout to need first aid
You're about to get hurt and need medical attention.
Dog I'm on the grind
I'm working hard and staying focused on my goals.
Like an old stripper
Just like an older stripper who still hustles and makes money.
In a room full of virgin nerds and fat niggas
I'm surrounded by guys who aren't as cool, experienced, or successful as I am.
Now we pack swishers
Now we roll our own cigars using Swisher Sweets as the wrapping paper.
Drink straight liquor
We don't mix our alcohol with anything and just drink it straight.
Make ya bitch go down low and lick your sister
Telling you that your girl will be willing to do anything for me, even something as taboo as licking your sister.
Ghetto ass nigga got dressed on suburban
A guy from the ghetto is now driving a Suburban, which is seen as a more affluent vehicle.
Rap niggas gettin jerked
Other rappers are getting swindled by their managers, labels, or other people.
Ain't no Jergens
I'm not using any lotion.
Fuck so bad in they ass fit Excursions
I have sex with women so vigorously that it could damage an Excursion (large SUV).
Detroit niggas got it wrapped like turbans
Detroit natives have a lot of success and wealth to the point where they're financially 'wrapped up' like a turban.
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