The duo “Das EFX” emerged in 1991 from the well-established East Coast Hip-… Read Full Bio ↴The duo “Das EFX” emerged in 1991 from the well-established East Coast Hip-Hop scene. The group is composed of Willie “Skoob” Hines and Andre “Krazy Drayz” Weston. With their first album “Dead serious” released in 1992, the group creates a mini-revolution by using an ultra-fast rap associated with funky beats. The album was a commercial success. The following year, Das EFX released their second LP “Straight up Sewaside", “Hold it down” in 1995, and “Generation EFX” in 1998. Their last album was "How We Do" which was released in 2003.
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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

Here We Go
Das EFX Lyrics

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Yo it's the slick fuckin trick-tight nigga from the Heights again
I'm gettin nice again as the pussy's like *?Micalin?*
So I pretend to be somethin that you ain't
You got me laughin til the fuckin bank'll bust, I'll do ya somethin sick
I'm bad to the bone, gnaws at the gristle
Puttin the squeeze on niggas so (what?) fuck Mr Whipple
If you live along my end, yeah baby girl I might tickle (c'mon)
I drink Gold E like Fred D drank the ripple

Word to God, niggas want to play hard rap-a-dosis
That shit got to go, I cock back, shot the flow POW!
CAUGHT, now hook em to the respirator drip
The shit bag to his hip while he vision in the escalator
Now play the humble in the tunnel with the bright light
at the end of it, word is bond, time to end this shit

Chorus:

Here we go
Here we go yo, time to get dumped
Yeah that's how it is yo and that's how it go
*repeat x3*

Well guess who's next up to flex, no need to introduce
We're holdin down the spot just like the pimps that want to 40-deuce
So here's the story, kid you bore me, don't ignore me
You're gettin killed in my territory (word up)
You think ya clever son but you're never son
Gonna get a chance to fuckin call me like Edison
I think ya better run 'cause I'm comin at'cha
And what the fuck you gonna do when I catch ya
Ya little bastard ya get the last hit
When I blast it you're gonna end up in a fuckin casket
I kicks the mad shit, I come to show the flow
You're fuckin with a pro but yo I guess by now ya know, so

Chorus

Well now I got you niggas stumblin, I see you fumblin, kill the mumblin
'cause when I'm on the track I'm never wacked when I be rumblin
Like dis, like dat, I'm fatter than the fattest
Niggas wish they had this, they know my style's the fuckin baddest
You got the saddest but yo you're just a pussy
My fuckin girl'll make you do the wa-toosie
You need protection when in my section
With the injection, the number one in my fuckin collection
I blast off like a rocket, so don't knock it
til you try it, I come deep like a riot
Ya can't deny it, I keep it on lock
A 40 and a blunt motherfucker and you don't stop
I'm on the scene with the nicotine puffer
I gut ya clean and make ya fuckin spleen rupture
Nice with the ways is the dazed axe nigga
I know a lotta rap figures and pushin-crack niggas
Perhaps wacked niggas need to play the back step
I got styles with days but styles ain't even hatch-ed
I'm super fly hatin but never violatin
We use to smoke a pound a week but now we're gettin higher lately
Rhyme-sayers need prayers 'cause sniper's gettin hot
When you make the sign of the cross, X marks the spot
Ill clips to my ribs with my niggas to the side
3-80 stash in the 3-25
Oops I'm at the eight now, bees think I push
more rock than Mr Slay, I'm fat like Ricki Lake

Chorus

Here we go
Here we giddo, time to get diddo
That's how it is yo, axe how we go

Here we go
Here we go, time to get dough
That's how it is yo, axe how we go

Here we go
Here we go yo, time to get dough
That's how it is yo, that's how we go

Here we giddo, time to get diddo

That's how it is yo, act like we kniddow
Word up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Das EFX's song "Here We Go" are full of braggadocio and threats. The verses are rapped by two different members of the group, and both take turns showcasing their skills and asserting their dominance in the rap game. The first verse talks about the rapper's ability to pretend to be something he's not, and his willingness to do anything to win, even if it means doing something sick. He's bad to the bone and isn't afraid to put the squeeze on anyone who tries to cross him. The chorus repeats the phrase "here we go" multiple times, almost like a mantra or battle cry.

The second verse is equally aggressive, with the rapper bragging about his abilities and calling out anyone who tries to challenge him. He says that his style is the baddest and that other rappers can't keep up with him. He's not afraid to use violence to get what he wants and warns his enemies to watch their backs. The final verse is a dizzying display of wordplay and rhymes, with the rapper boasting about his drug use and criminal connections.

Overall, "Here We Go" is a classic example of the aggressive, confrontational style of rap that was popular in the early 90s. The lyrics are filled with violent imagery and macho posturing, but they're delivered with such skill and intensity that it's hard not to be impressed.

Line by Line Meaning

Yo it's the slick fuckin trick-tight nigga from the Heights again
I'm back again, the slick guy from the Heights, ready to show off my skills.

I'm gettin nice again as the pussy's like *?Micalin?*
I'm getting better and more popular with the ladies.

So I pretend to be somethin that you ain't
I act like someone that you are not.

You got me laughin til the fuckin bank'll bust, I'll do ya somethin sick
I find you so funny that I might do something outrageous.

I'm bad to the bone, gnaws at the gristle
I'm cool and tough, and I get under people's skin.

Puttin the squeeze on niggas so (what?) fuck Mr Whipple
I pressure people so much that even Mr. Whipple from the Charmin commercials would be surprised.

If you live along my end, yeah baby girl I might tickle (c'mon)
If you live in my area, I might flirt with you and make you laugh.

I drink Gold E like Fred D drank the ripple
I drink Gold E, a type of malt liquor, like Fred D from Whodini drank Ripple wine.

Word to God, niggas want to play hard rap-a-dosis
I swear to God, some people act tough and want to rap battle.

That shit got to go, I cock back, shot the flow POW!
I'm done with that nonsense, so I rap aggressively with skill.

CAUGHT, now hook em to the respirator drip
I caught them off guard, now they're struggling to keep up.

The shit bag to his hip while he vision in the escalator
They're struggling so bad that they need a colostomy bag and even in their vision, they're not doing well.

Now play the humble in the tunnel with the bright light
Now they need to be humble and wait for their next opportunity.

at the end of it, word is bond, time to end this shit
At the end of it all, I promise it's time to stop this nonsense.

Well guess who's next up to flex, no need to introduce
Guess who's up next to show off their skills, and no introduction needed.

We're holdin down the spot just like the pimps that want to 40-deuce
We're dominating the scene like the pimps that want to control the area around the 42nd Street movie theater.

You're gettin killed in my territory (word up)
You're not doing well in my area, believe me.

You think ya clever son but you're never son
You might consider yourself clever, but you're not as smart as you think.

Gonna get a chance to fuckin call me like Edison
You won't even get the opportunity to reach my level of intelligence, like Thomas Edison did.

I think ya better run 'cause I'm comin at'cha
You better run away because I'm coming towards you aggressively.

And what the fuck you gonna do when I catch ya
You're in trouble when I catch you.

Ya little bastard ya get the last hit
You might get one last hit, but that's all you'll get.

When I blast it you're gonna end up in a fuckin casket
When I attack with my skillful rap, it's going to be the end for you.

I kicks the mad shit, I come to show the flow
I have amazing skills, and I'm here to put on a show.

You're fuckin with a pro but yo I guess by now ya know, so
You're dealing with a professional rapper, and you should realize that by now.

Well now I got you niggas stumblin, I see you fumblin, kill the mumblin
I got you all confused and struggling, so stop mumbling and trying to make excuses.

'cause when I'm on the track I'm never wacked when I be rumblin
I'm always on point and never lacking when I rap.

Like dis, like dat, I'm fatter than the fattest
I rap this way and that way, and I'm better than anyone else.

Niggas wish they had this, they know my style's the fuckin baddest
People want to be like me because they know that my style is unbeatable.

You got the saddest but yo you're just a pussy
You're pathetic, and you're not even worth my time or attention.

My fuckin girl'll make you do the wa-toosie
My girlfriend can make you dance and look foolish.

You need protection when in my section
You might need protection or backup when you're in my area.

With the injection, the number one in my fuckin collection
If you mess with me, you'll end up needing a shot, and I'm the best in my group.

I blast off like a rocket, so don't knock it
I rap with explosive energy, so don't criticize me.

til you try it, I come deep like a riot
You won't understand until you experience it, but my flow is as intense as a riot.

Ya can't deny it, I keep it on lock
You can't deny my skills and the fact that I always have things under control.

A 40 and a blunt motherfucker and you don't stop
I always have a 40-ounce beer and a blunt, and I never stop rapping.

I'm on the scene with the nicotine puffer
I'm rapping and smoking cigarettes at the same time.

I gut ya clean and make ya fuckin spleen rupture
I destroy you completely and make your spleen burst.

Nice with the ways is the dazed axe nigga
I'm very skilled with my rap, and I'm not easily fooled.

I know a lotta rap figures and pushin-crack niggas
I know many famous rappers and drug dealers.

Perhaps wacked niggas need to play the back step
Maybe bad rappers should take a backseat when real artists are present.

I got styles with days but styles ain't even hatch-ed
I have endless styles, but you haven't even seen the beginning of my potential.

I'm super fly hatin but never violatin
I have a cool attitude, but I never cross the line or violate anyone.

We use to smoke a pound a week but now we're gettin higher lately
We used to smoke a lot of weed, but now we're getting higher from our rap success.

Rhyme-sayers need prayers 'cause sniper's gettin hot
Rappers need to pray for protection because I'm on fire and targeting them.

When you make the sign of the cross, X marks the spot
When people pray with the sign of the cross, they indicate where I'll target next with my rap skills.

Ill clips to my ribs with my niggas to the side
I have guns hidden in my waistband, with my friends nearby for backup.

3-80 stash in the 3-25
I have a .380 handgun hidden in my car's glove compartment.

Oops I'm at the eight now, bees think I push
Oops, I'm on 8th Street now, and people think that I sell drugs.

more rock than Mr Slay, I'm fat like Ricki Lake
I'm more popular than Mr. Slay, and I'm as cool as Ricki Lake.

Here we go
Let's start the next part of the song.

Here we go yo, time to get dumped
Let's get ready to destroy our opponents.

Yeah that's how it is yo and that's how it go
That's the way things are and how they happen.

Well now I got you niggas stumblin, I see you fumblin, kill the mumblin
I have you confused and struggling, so stop making excuses.

Here we go
Let's start the next part of the song.

Here we go, time to get dough
Let's get ready to make some money.

That's how it is yo, axe how we go
That's the way things are, how we rap, and how we make money.

Here we go
Let's start the next part of the song.

Here we go yo, time to get dough
Let's get ready to make some money.

That's how it is yo, that's how we go
That's the way things are and how we do things.

Here we giddo, time to get diddo
Let's get started and impress everyone.

That's how it is yo, act like we kniddow
That's the way things are, and we act like we know what we're doing.

Word up
Agreement or affirmation to what has just been said.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ALLEN CHARITY, WILLIE D HINES, DEREK FRANCISCO LYNCH, ANDRE G WESTON

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