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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
Knockin' Niggaz Off
Das EFX Lyrics
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*repeat*
Chorus (x3):
We just be knockin niggaz off, knockin niggaz out
Verse 1: Dray, Skoob
Well let me get busy on the track one time, who's this?
It's diggity Das EFX and, yo, you know we never miss (never miss uh)
'cause son you know I get mine a day
I don't play so hey, check the shit I say (Dray)
I'm comin through with the flow and, yo, my nigga Boogie Banger
Flipped from here all the way to Alabama
And, yo, you know I gots to get nice, precise
and plus I get the slice from dice
So Boogie Banger, son I know you got my back
React, 'cause on the track you never come wack
Yo the Boogie Banger bringin danger to the rap game (no doubt)
I kick a rhyme and rip the spine out'cha back frame
Yeah, I'm at the peak of my career
and wacked niggaz ain't got a motherfuckin prayer
I swear this day must be my lucky (why?)
'cause niggaz wants ta be me and bitches want to fuck me
Chorus (x2)
Verse 2: Skoob
Sufferin suckertash, another smash is in the makers, niggaz hatin
my stiggity styles, they bringin home the bacon
It's the East Coast niggaz, we rolls niggaz like whatevers
My place or your place, northface and levers
Hot 'n' tated, I ain't afraid of you
MC's who want to test me, so let's see what you made've
Put ya batter up and you'll get your batter shot
No matter what season, I'm comin through, ha
Chop-fullin nut-swingin the funk worker
I quick to flip a mic just like a wave can flip a surfer
I'm first to rope a dragon, and the oki-choki style be a forgotta
For nutta, when I heat up the flow I spit lava
Packin 'istol that cream your army like some ??? crystal
Wipin out MC's like I had the fuckin swiffle
It's too tragic, fat like blue magic, you faggot
I bring your whole fuckin crew saggy
Chorus (x4)
Verse 3: Dray
Yah, uh, yo
Well um, here I come so do me if you can
but I'ma end your shit like PDP did MC Sham (yeah yeah nigga)
I keep it goin, son you know I never stop
We hold it down the block and got the real hip-hop
Now cock your Glock and money bust a few
The crew - it's diggity Das EFX I though you knew
Chorus (x6)
(The way it's goin down in the underground)
(The underground)
The lyrics to Das EFX's song Knockin' Niggaz Off is an upbeat and boastful rap song about the hip-hop duo's skills and dominance in the rap game. The chorus is repeated three times throughout the song, declaring that they are "knockin' niggaz off" and "knockin' niggaz out." In the first verse, Dray and Skoob take turns rapping about their prowess as rappers, with Skoob calling out MCs who want to test him and boasting that he can "heat up the flow" and "spit lava." Dray boasts that he can end a rapper's career like PDP did to MC Sham. The song ends with one final declaration of their dominance in the underground rap scene.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the duo's confidence in their skills and success in the rap game. The use of slang, like "diggity" and "sufferin' suckertash," give the song a playful and lighthearted tone, despite the violent lyrics asserting their power. The mention of Alabama in the first verse may be a nod to the South's emerging influence in hip-hop at the time, with groups like OutKast and Goodie Mob gaining popularity.
Line by Line Meaning
Well let me get busy on the track one time, who's this?
Let me introduce myself and start rapping.
It's diggity Das EFX and, yo, you know we never miss (never miss uh)
It's Das EFX and we always deliver with our rapping skills.
'cause son you know I get mine a day
I work hard and I'm successful.
I don't play so hey, check the shit I say (Dray)
I take my rapping seriously, listen to what I'm saying.
I'm comin through with the flow and, yo, my nigga Boogie Banger
I'm rapping with my friend Boogie Banger.
Flipped from here all the way to Alabama
Our rapping is being heard everywhere, not just in one place.
And, yo, you know I gots to get nice, precise
I need to be good at rapping, I need to be on point.
and plus I get the slice from dice
I earn money through gambling.
So Boogie Banger, son I know you got my back
I trust Boogie Banger to support me.
React, 'cause on the track you never come wack
I expect Boogie Banger to always do well in our joint rapping.
Yo the Boogie Banger bringin danger to the rap game (no doubt)
Boogie Banger is a skilled and talented rapper.
I kick a rhyme and rip the spine out'cha back frame
My raps are so good that they hurt and destroy other rappers.
Yeah, I'm at the peak of my career
I'm at the top of my rap game right now.
and wacked niggaz ain't got a motherfuckin prayer
Other bad and untalented rappers have no chance against me.
I swear this day must be my lucky (why?)
I think today is a good day because everything is going well.
'cause niggaz wants ta be me and bitches want to fuck me
People admire me and find me attractive.
Sufferin suckertash, another smash is in the makers, niggaz hatin
I made another great rap song and people are jealous and criticizing it.
my stiggity styles, they bringin home the bacon
My unique rapping styles are very successful and profitable.
Hot 'n' tated, I ain't afraid of you
I'm confident and fearless in my rapping skills.
MC's who want to test me, so let's see what you made've
Challenging other rappers to see if they can match my skills.
Put ya batter up and you'll get your batter shot
If you try to compete with me, you'll lose.
No matter what season, I'm comin through, ha
I'm always good at rapping, all year round.
Chop-fullin nut-swingin the funk worker
I'm a skilled and funky rapper.
I quick to flip a mic just like a wave can flip a surfer
I can quickly change and improve my rapping style, like a surfer adapting to waves.
I'm first to rope a dragon, and the oki-choki style be a forgotta
I'm the best at rap, and other inferior styles are forgettable.
For nutta, when I heat up the flow I spit lava
For free, I can create amazing raps that are fiery and impressive.
Packin 'istol that cream your army like some ??? crystal
I have a weapon that can destroy my enemies like crystal cream.
Wipin out MC's like I had the fuckin swiffle
I can effortlessly defeat other rappers, like using a mop to clean a floor.
It's too tragic, fat like blue magic, you faggot
It's unfortunate for other rappers that I'm so great, and I insult them for being inferior.
I bring your whole fuckin crew saggy
I can defeat the entire group of other rappers.
Well um, here I come so do me if you can
I'm ready to start rapping and challenging others to keep up with me.
but I'ma end your shit like PDP did MC Sham (yeah yeah nigga)
I can destroy other rappers like PDP destroyed MC Sham.
I keep it goin, son you know I never stop
I continue to make great rap music without stopping.
We hold it down the block and got the real hip-hop
We represent and preserve the true essence of hip-hop music.
Now cock your Glock and money bust a few
Get ready to fight and earn money by rapping.
The crew - it's diggity Das EFX I though you knew
Our group is Das EFX, we're popular and respected in the rap community.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: OSTEN HARVEY, OSTEN S HARVEY, WILLIE D HINES, ANDRE G WESTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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No existe duda alguna, esto es rap desde el principio hasta el final
Rikkid Germano
I loved this album so much and this is my favourite track, Easy Mo Bee did his thing! Greetings from Germany ✌🏼
felipe rojas
Buenos recuerdo de la vieja escuela HIP HOP NOT STOP
david pascual
the real hip hip..
lewis Wasonga
Heard this shit first in 1996, I was a kid. Never stopped listening to Das Efx music since then
Antonio Gambardella
the real hip-hop 💣🔥👊🎤🎙🎼
BiBaButzlmann 1040
I will never miss it🤙🏿
Maribel Sepulveda
Pedaso de tema...viejos tiempos
Jackie W.
REAL HOP HOP!!! 💯👍🏾
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Here in 2021 still Knockin' Haaa😎