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Das EFX's wildly playful, rapid-fire stuttering -- dense with rhymes and nonsense words -- was one of the most distinctive and influential lyrical styles in early-'90s hip-hop. While the duo completely rewrote the MC rule book, they themselves were increasingly pegged as a one-dimensional novelty the longer their career progressed, despite watching elements of their style creep into countless rappers' bags of tricks. Krazy Drazyz (born Andre Weston; Teaneck, NJ) and Skoob (born Willie Hines) were both raised in Brooklyn, but didn't begin performing together until they met at Virginia State University in 1988. Removed from an active music scene, the two were free to develop their most idiosyncratic tendencies; they started making up gibberish words (anything ending in "-iggity" was a favorite) that added loads of extra syllables to their lines, and wove plenty of pop-cultural references into the tongue-twisting lyrical gymnastics that resulted. Das EFX caught their big break when they performed at a talent show judged by EPMD; though they didn't win, EPMD was impressed enough to offer them a deal, and the duo became part of the Hit Squad crew of protégés.
Signing to the East West label, Das EFX began work on their debut album, commuting between Virginia and New York and mailing tapes to EPMD (then touring the country) for guidance. Upon its release in 1992, Dead Serious caused an immediate sensation, and is still considered something of a landmark in hip-hop circles. The first single, the instantly memorable signature song "They Want EFX," was a Top 40 pop hit and a Top Ten R&B hit, and helped push sales of Dead Serious past the platinum mark. Wary of being pigeonholed by repeating themselves, the duo slowed down their lyrical flow and downplayed the surrealistic side of their interplay on the follow-up album, 1993's Straight Up Sewaside, which went gold. Around the time of 1995's disappointing Hold It Down, Das EFX found themselves caught in the middle of EPMD's ugly breakup; it led to a three-year absence from recording. By the time they returned in 1998 with Generation EFX, the group was playing more to a devoted but narrower cult audience; they have remained largely silent since. Steve Huey, All Music Guide
Freakit
Das EFX Lyrics
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(Well I'ma freakit like that, and I'ma freak it like this)
(Well I'ma freakit like that, and I'ma freak it like this)
Well I'ma freakit like this so then my nigga Books is next
The crew is from the sewer when the crew is Das EFX
I wrecks cos when I flex I gots ta rip it
Excuse me if some brew it makes me woozy when I sip it
I rips just for kicks, I got more dicks than Perduin
I pick em, pluck em, stuck em wit my cock an'
no my name ain't Santa but here's somethin for ya stockin
I'm rockin, I got'cha Glock and I'm from the under
Down to take my sound because it's bound to make ya wonder
Well I'ma freakit like that, and I'ma freakit like this
Well I'ma freakit like that, and I'ma freakit like this
Well I'ma freakit like that, and I'ma freakit like this
Well I'ma freakit like that, and watch me freakit like this
Well I'm freakit like dat wit more maneovers than the Heimlich
when I rhyme wit the Krayz vertebraes in your spine-git
Chills, rippin up the skills, I'm like wholesome
and if the mic was paid so then my dollar run the Boston
So just work it up and I'll be glad to blast they ass
out the socket when I rock it like NASA
and plus I'm gettin hysterical wit my lyrical concoctions
I take it to the top then hook up pops and
I'm dope when I'm slingin more hits than the Oakland A's
I freakit like dat and then I'm swayz
Well I'ma freakit like this, and I'ma freakit like that
Well I'ma freakit like this, and I'ma freakit like that
Well I'ma freakit like this, and I'ma freakit like that
Well I'ma freakit like this because I be doper than the dopest
I focus on the mic and if you like it you can quote this
I wrote this, I smoke this mic until it's heated
The kid he tried ta battle me but then he got defeated
I'm wheated, don't need that, no keep that, no sell-out
cos if I ever do you know my crew'll get the hell out
I'm quipped with the lingo, my thing go for days
I flip it when I rip it cos I like what it pays
I'm dip dodge dope, y'know I'm gonna get'cha
cos now I rocks the mic just like a battle was a pitcher
Well I'ma freakit like this, and I'ma freakit like that
Well I'ma freakit like this, and I'ma freakit like that
Well I'ma freakit like this, and I'ma freakit like that
Well I'ma freakit like that cos black I bust caps with roughrats
and plus I does the sub dat, flip scripts and dust chaps
off with the quickness, I'm wicked with the propaganda
and hot damn, I got more props than that Fox Samantha
The hickory-dick slickest nigga wit the
raps that sound nifty, wait around to pound sixty
I'm freakin the rap slurries witta black skullie hat on
I'm sweepin on chucks like niggas knew me from the platform
I'm dope when I'm swingin more hits than the Oakland A's
I freakit like dat and then I'm swayz
Well I'ma freakit like this, and I'ma freakit like that
Well I'ma freakit like this, and I'ma freakit like that
Well I'ma freakit like this, and I'ma freakit like that
Well I'ma freakit like this, and I'ma freakit like that
Well I'ma freakit like this, and I'ma freakit like that
Well I'ma freakit like this, and I'ma freakit like that
Well I'ma freakit like this, and I'ma freakit like that
The lyrics of Das EFX's song "Freakit" are all about the art of rapping and the rapper's ability to perform and excel in the craft. The opening line of the song, "Well I'ma freak it like that, and I'ma freak it like this," serves as a statement of confidence and assurance that the artist has what it takes to kill the rap game.
The rapper goes on to talk about his crew, Das EFX, and their origins from the "sewer." He raps about his lyrical talent and his ability to "rip it" whenever he's in the zone. He also talks about his prowess with the ladies, bragging a bit about his sexual prowess.
The rapper uses a lot of slang in his rhymes, which makes it all the more challenging to decipher for those not familiar with the lingo of the rap genre. Nonetheless, the overall sentiment of the song is that the rapper is a master of his craft, and he's not afraid to show off his skills.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'ma freakit like that, and I'ma freak it like this
The singer is going to perform his music in his own unique style that makes him stand out from others.
Well I'ma freakit like this so then my nigga Books is next
The singer's friend Books will be the next to perform and he will try to match the singer's unique style.
The crew is from the sewer when the crew is Das EFX
The singer's rap group, Das EFX, comes from the underground rap scene.
I wrecks cos when I flex I gots ta rip it
The artist's performance is so strong that it can cause destruction.
Excuse me if some brew it makes me woozy when I sip it
The artist might feel dizzy when he drinks alcohol.
I'm wicked so let me kick it, I got my crew in
The singer is skilled at rapping and wants to perform with his crew.
I rips just for kicks, I got more dicks than Perduin
The singer's raps have a sexual tone and he is bragging about his virility.
I pick em, pluck em, stuck em wit my cock an'
The artist is continuing his sexual bragging.
no my name ain't Santa but here's somethin for ya stockin
The artist is giving the listener a gift in the form of his music.
I'm rockin, I got'cha Glock and I'm from the under
The artist is performing with confidence and is from the lower class.
Down to take my sound because it's bound to make ya wonder
The singer is confident that his unique sound will make the listeners curious and want to hear more.
Well I'm freakit like dat wit more maneovers than the Heimlich
The artist is changing up his style with more flair than the Heimlich maneuver.
when I rhyme wit the Krayz vertebraes in your spine-git
The singer's style is so powerful that it can cause physical reactions in the listener.
Chills, rippin up the skills, I'm like wholesome
The singer is impressively showcasing his rap skills and is coming across as genuine.
and if the mic was paid so then my dollar run the Boston
The singer's performance is so valuable that he could afford to buy the city of Boston if he was paid for it.
So just work it up and I'll be glad to blast they ass
The artist wants the listeners to dance and he will be happy to perform for them.
out the socket when I rock it like NASA
The artist's performance is so powerful that it can cause the listener's eyes to pop out of their sockets.
and plus I'm gettin hysterical wit my lyrical concoctions
The singer is excited and emotional when creating his rap lyrics.
I take it to the top then hook up pops and
The singer will reach the top of his game and make successful connections with other rappers.
I'm dope when I'm slingin more hits than the Oakland A's
The artist's music is so good that it's on par with a professional baseball team's success.
I freakit like dat and then I'm swayz
The artist really gets into his music and sways to the beat.
Well I'ma freakit like this because I be doper than the dopest
The artist is performing with confidence and considers his rapping skills better than anyone else's.
I focus on the mic and if you like it you can quote this
The singer is maintaining his focus on his performance and hopes that listeners will remember and repeat his lyrics.
I'm wheated, don't need that, no keep that, no sell-out
The artist does not want to change his style or sell out to gain popularity.
cos if I ever do you know my crew'll get the hell out
The singer's rap group will not support him if he sells out or changes his style.
I'm quipped with the lingo, my thing go for days
The singer has a vast knowledge of rap and his skills are impressive.
I flip it when I rip it cos I like what it pays
The singer performs for money and enjoys making a living from his music.
I'm dip dodge dope, y'know I'm gonna get'cha
The artist is evasive and unpredictable in his style.
cos now I rocks the mic just like a battle was a pitcher
The artist's performance is strong and can be compared to a baseball pitcher's accuracy and power.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ALLEN CHARITY, WILLIE D HINES, DEREK FRANCISCO LYNCH, ANDRE G WESTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
fernando figueroa
60 bars in 3 minutes...
that takes skills.
Weller 101
This album was just as sick as dead serious. if not even better. The beats & rhymes were truly amazing.
blkenuf
It was better overall. Didn't have the radio hits like Mic Checka and They Want Efx but there were no bad songs on this CD.
Denbigh Brown
@the one It is only downloadable on Amazon as far as I know
the one
@Denbigh Brown yeah me neighter, I need to listen to it
Denbigh Brown
@the one I think they were good but not great. Just my opinion so it is certainly subjective, but I didn't find anything groundbreaking in them and there were a song or two on each album I could skip through. The first 3 albums I could listen all the way through without skipping which makes them classics in my opinion. Projection , lyrics, and delivery were excellent. I think Generation could've had slightly better production than what it had, and How We Do had good production but lyrically did not measure up to their previous works. Still good, but not great. I definitely want to hear Krayz Drayz's solo album. What I've heard so far sounds absolutely bananas. I just haven't taken the leap to get it yet.
the one
@Denbigh Brown nah, generation EFX and How we do
Lloyd Barnett
Das Efx were on another level this album was crazy
johny bravo
when you are 14 and you loved music like this you know it's for a whole life
Isak Säfverblad
I started losten to them when I was 15