Danny has released many free projects over the web, the most popular being 2011’s XXX. Brown released the album "Hawaiian Snow” with G-Unit’s Tony Yayo and several mixtapes (Detroit State of Mind 1-4, Browntown, It’s A Art (with producer Mainframe) and Hot Soup). Brown has found much success on the internet through the support of the music blogs and social media and the decision to release “The Hybrid” online as a free download.
Danny has worked with many artists in the Detroit hip-hop community such as the late J Dilla, Black Milk, Elzhi, Guilty Simpson, Trick Trick, and T3. Also known for championing up-and-coming artists, Danny has worked with lesser known acts such as Oakland, California's Main Attrakionz and is know for promoting these types of underground acts via his twitter.
Brown spent most of the summer of 2010 touring with G-Unit, and a few months later released “Hawaiian Snow” with Tony Yayo. Due to lack of promotion the sales were disappointing, however through the G-Unit connection Brown was able to experience firsthand the rigors of touring and the workings of the music industry as a whole. The experience served to jade Danny to the concepts of being on a major label and committing himself to appealing to an urban audience who he felt rejected him because of his look and style of dress which consisted of skinny jeans and vintage tees as 50 Cent refused to sign Danny Brown to G-Unit because he didn’t approve of his distaste for baggy denim. No longer concentrating on appealing to any particular audience, With this new found freedom, Danny delved into making more experimental music based on influences like UK Grime and Progressive Rock.
His experimental sound melded with traditional street narrative has brought about attention from progressive press such as Pitchfork.com, Fader Magazine, Spin Magazine and the like but no press more satisfying than making the cover of the Detroit Metro Times, his hometown’s alternative art’s and culture magazine.
Danny’s music later found a home on Fool’s Gold Records, the independent label helmed by internationally heralded DJ A-Trak and his partner Nick Catchdubs. The label and the artist having the same mindset, the two parties are now focused on releasing his upcoming projects, a free album that released Summer 2011 entitled “XXX” and his untitled Fool’s Gold records debut coming subsequently after.
His albums that followed also received positive feedback (Old, Atrocity Exhibition, U Know What I'm Sayin?).
He then sadly dunked on anyone else who had the misfortune to drop in the calendar year 2023 by dropping album of the decade Scaring the Hoes Vol. 1 with JPEGMAFIA on March 24th. It tragically received praise from disgraced music reviewer the BallDrop, but contrarily to this otherwise mark of disgrace from the worst person we all have the displeasure to be aware of, the album actually fye asl.
You know he had to go two for two on the DLC of Scaring the Hoes on the sacred national holiday of 7/11. No skips all Ws and is not mixed like shit for the "aesthetic" anymore, and JPEGMAFIA dodges the corny allegations by making Danny audible. Great news all around.
On October 17th, he began the rollout for his highly anticapted sixth studio album with the single Tantor (fire as fuck).
Exotic
Danny Brown Lyrics
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I blow three blunts before lunch and turn a rapper into dinner
Serve the east side taught me Bel-Air Shopping Center
The west side, these niggas call me Green Field Plaza
You ain't got no connect nigga, you coppin' from El Blaga
Continue on the saga
Your mouth is Fierce as Sasha
Makin' millions off the girls, I'm Beyonce's father
You niggas Lady Gaga
Left my car charger
CD changer no Carter
Dwayne or Shawn, Sean Price mixed with Lil' Jon
Off the fifth of rum
Piff in my lungs
Fuckin' two Asian bitches till they couldn't cum
And when them hoes squirt it's like Hong Kong Wonton
They said, "Oh my, biggest dick I've seen."
Showed her on the webcam, she start lickin' the screen
Next week we party puttin' coke all up in her nose
Just me, my nigga Luke and a house full of hoes
[Hook] [Danny Brown]:
And it's coke on the corner
Guns in the closet
Pills on the table
Blowin' on exotics
Money on the mantle
Fuck direct deposit
Old school Chevy next year we roll exotics
[Verse Two] [Dopehead]:
cutty
steering wheel all wood like a beaver bit
Your bitch neck move faster than cheetah did
Nike 6.0's look like Zebra heads
Wack MC's, I eat 'em like pita bread
I voicemail your best bitch
In the hood, hoes give me more throat than neck strength
All I want is money
Cash no checks
I swear the sight of kushy makes her pussy so wet
My flow cold as the walls in the precinct
I'm a monster
Eat pussy like Wheat Thins
I'm a rock star
Without a guitar
My chocolate melts in your girl mouth, Mr. Goodbar
Weed on the corner
Shawty goin' crazy, sniffin' coke in the closet
While I'm sittin' on the toilet puffin' on exotics
Bitch busts in the bathroom and fuckin' vomits
In "Exotic", Danny Brown and Dopehead have rapped about their hedonistic, drug and pleasure fueled lifestyle. They weave through their verses a number of references to drugs, cars, and sex which paint a picture of their indulgent, party-boy personalities. Both Brown and Dopehead talk about the various drugs they use, from weed to coke, and the women they use them with. Brown, who made himself a king or "father" of the strip club industry, talks about making millions from the girls and compares himself to Beyoncé's father, while Dopehead boasts about his sexual experiences with Asian women. The two talk about their excesses, such as blowing three blunts before lunch or partying with a house full of women, and their grandiose plans, such as rolling in exotics next year. The song's hook sums up their disregard for money, as they would rather have drugs, guns, or an old school Chevy than direct deposit.
The song is emblematic of Danny Brown's early work. Brown is known for his eccentric personality and this song fits right in with his brand. Brown is also known for his frank talk about drugs and sex, and here he pulls no punches. He also shifts between boastful and self-deprecating lines frequently, making it clear that this party lifestyle isn't without its downsides. In interviews, Brown has suggested that he made this kind of music because it was true to him and his experiences, while also indicating that he has moved on from this kind of lifestyle. "Exotic" remains, however, an adrenaline-fueled piece of work that showcases his unique style and his ability to craft vivid imagery with his lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I blow three blunts before lunch and turn a rapper into dinner
I smoke a lot of marijuana and defeat a rapper with my lyrical prowess.
Serve the east side taught me Bel-Air Shopping Center
Growing up on the east side taught me how to shop at higher-end stores, like the Bel-Air Shopping Center.
The west side, these niggas call me Green Field Plaza
On the west side, people refer to me as Green Field Plaza.
You ain't got no connect nigga, you coppin' from El Blaga
You don't have any reliable sources for drugs, so you're buying from someone sketchy like El Blaga.
Continue on the saga
This story keeps going.
Your mouth is Fierce as Sasha
Your speech is as fierce as Sasha fierce/ Beyonce.
Makin' millions off the girls, I'm Beyonce's father
I'm making a lot of money off women, as if I were Beyonce's father.
I'm sittin' in the Charger
I'm sitting in a Dodge Charger.
You niggas Lady Gaga
You are as weird as Lady Gaga.
Left my car charger
Left my car's charging device.
CD changer no Carter
I wouldn't trade my CD changer for someone like Lil Wayne (whose real name is Dwayne Carter).
Dwayne or Shawn, Sean Price mixed with Lil' Jon
Either Dwayne Carter (Lil Wayne) or Shawn Carter (Jay-Z), plus Sean Price mixed with Lil' Jon's style.
Off the fifth of rum
Drinking rum.
Piff in my lungs
I'm smoking weed.
Fuckin' two Asian bitches till they couldn't cum
Having sex with two Asian women until they orgasm.
And when them hoes squirt it's like Hong Kong Wonton
When they climax, it feels like a Hong Kong wonton has burst.
They said, "Oh my, biggest dick I've seen."
They remarked that my penis is above average in size.
Showed her on the webcam, she start lickin' the screen
I showed her via webcam, and she started licking her screen out of excitement.
Next week we party puttin' coke all up in her nose
Next week, we are going to party, and she will snort cocaine.
Just me, my nigga Luke and a house full of hoes
It's just me, my friend Luke, and a house full of prostitutes.
And it's coke on the corner
There are people selling cocaine on the street corner.
Guns in the closet
There are guns stored in the closet.
Pills on the table
There are pills on the table, possibly for recreational use.
Blowin' on exotics
We are smoking high-quality, exotic strains of marijuana.
Money on the mantle
There is a stack of money on the mantle.
Fuck direct deposit
I don't want to wait for direct deposit, I need cash now.
Old school Chevy next year we roll exotics
We will be driving fancy, expensive cars next year, but right now we are driving an old school Chevy.
steering wheel all wood like a beaver bit
The wood on my steering wheel looks like it was chewed on by a beaver.
Your bitch neck move faster than cheetah did
Your girlfriend moves her head faster than a cheetah runs.
Nike 6.0's look like Zebra heads
My Nike 6.0 shoes look like they have zebra stripes.
Wack MC's, I eat 'em like pita bread
I easily defeat terrible rappers.
I voicemail your best bitch
I'm leaving a voicemail for your girlfriend or wife.
In the hood, hoes give me more throat than neck strength
In our neighborhood, women give me more oral sex than they would actually have the strength to.
All I want is money
Money is my main goal in life.
Cash no checks
I prefer cash over checks for payment.
I swear the sight of kushy makes her pussy so wet
The sight of high-quality marijuana makes her very aroused and sexually excited.
My flow cold as the walls in the precinct
My rap flow is cold, like the walls of a jail cell.
I'm a monster
I'm an incredible rapper or formidable opponent.
Eat pussy like Wheat Thins
I perform oral sex on women as if I were eating Wheat Thins crackers.
I'm a rock star
I am a celebrity in the rap world.
Without a guitar
My music is rap, not rock.
My chocolate melts in your girl mouth, Mr. Goodbar
My genitals (chocolate) feel great in your girlfriend's mouth, like the Mr. Goodbar candy bar commercial suggests.
Weed on the corner
Marijuana is being sold on the street corner.
Shawty goin' crazy, sniffin' coke in the closet
A woman is going crazy, snorting cocaine in the closet.
While I'm sittin' on the toilet puffin' on exotics
While I'm sitting on the toilet, I'm smoking high-quality marijuana.
Bitch busts in the bathroom and fuckin' vomits
Someone bursts into the bathroom and vomits, most likely due to drug use.
Contributed by Dominic R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.