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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
Real Hip Hop
Das EFX Lyrics
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Das EFX with the real hip-hop (hip-hop)
To the hiddip the hop ya don't quit (don't quit)
Das EFX and we came to rip shit (rip shit)
To the hiddip the hop ya don't stop (don't stop)
Das EFX with the real hip-hop (hip-hop)
To the hiddip the hop ya don't quit (don't quit)
Uh, yo
Well, on your mark and get set (set), can't forget to go (go)
In case you didn't know the flow is Fat like Joe (like Joe)
Yo, you niggedy-know that I'm back, man
You're whack, man, I eat a rapper like I'm Pac Man (uh)
I briggedy-bring it, straight from the cellar (yeah)
Fo' realla, packin' more hits than Lou Piniella (uh)
I swell a nigga in his eye if he test me
You don't impress me, ayo, Books kick the rest, G
Uh, uh (one time for your mind)
Ayo, what up? It's the crew bringing the ruckus, no doubt (yeah)
We's the roughest dream team, Reign Supreme like a Cutlass
Getting duckets (uh), the dough (dough), you can't touch the flow (no)
It's me, the nigga wit' G, the B double O K-S (uh)
So say yes and bust your caliber
When I pop shit and rock shit like Metallica (bloaw, yeah, yeah)
Stakes through the hearts of them snake fake niggas
Them all up in my face, jealous of my tape niggas (what?)
So honey shake your figures and show me what ya got (yeah, blow the spot)
Das EFX with the real hip-hop (hip-hop, uh)
To the hiddip the hop ya don't stop (don't stop)
Das EFX with the real hip-hop (hip-hop)
To the hiddip the hop ya don't quit (don't quit)
Das EFX and we came to rip shit (rip shit)
To the hiddip the hop ya don't stop (don't stop)
Das EFX with the real hip-hop (hip-hop)
To the hiddip the hop ya don't quit (don't quit)
Das EFX and we came to rip shit (rip shit)
Iggedy-okie-dokie (uh)
Next nigga to quote me (what?)
I hope he got more miracles than Smokey (yeah)
Won't be no discussion (nah), strictly head crushing (brrah, brrah)
Lead rushin' through your body (uh)
You're in my danger field like Rodney (like)
Howdy, I'll back up in that ass, G, kaplowie (ha, uh)
And now we got the game to a tee like Howie (like, uh)
Allow me, to introduce myself and my peeps (uh, yeah)
Straight from the sewer, stayin' true to the streets (yo, yo)
Well, it's me, Krazy Drayz, bringin' up the rear (uh, uh)
I swear, we got to hold it down every year (swear, uh)
So there (what?), Let me crack a beer and kick my feet up
Turn the heat up and smiggedy-smoke all the weed up (no doubt)
Kids I eat up, wit' a style that's the newest
My crew is getting more run than Carl Lewis (than Carl Lewis, uh)
It's from the sewers, now ya see me on the top (uh)
So stop (uh) and recognize the niggas on ya block (on the block)
To the hiddip the hop ya don't stop (don't stop)
Das EFX with the real hip-hop (hip-hop)
To the hiddip the hop ya don't quit (don't quit)
Das EFX and we came to rip shit (rip shit)
To the hiddip the hop ya don't stop (don't stop)
Das EFX with the real hip-hop (hip-hop)
To the hiddip the hop ya don't quit (don't quit)
Das EFX and we came to rip shit (rip shit)
Ayo, MC's is irrelevant and delicate to the texture (yeah)
But this style of mine is well defined like Webster (word)
Ain't a badder nigga raw from the jaw than the jabber-jibber (uh, uh, uh, uh)
When I get Stone like Sharon from Sliver (yeah, yeah, what?)
Equipped to riggedy-rip the microphone to shreds
Dread, yo, come and hit these niggas in the head
Well, I connect my rhymes like Lego, so l'eggo my Eggo (uh)
I burn ya like Waco, you need more than Maaco (uh)
I take it to ya crew and keep 'em moving like I'm U-Haul (uh)
I'm here to school y'all figgedy-faggots like RuPaul (yeah)
I throw a screwball and strike out the MC (c'mon)
And if he temps me, I knock 'em out like Jack Dempsey (uh)
I burn some sensi then chase it wit' a Guinness (uh)
The illest, now hit me with the hook because I'm finished ('cause I'm finished)
To the hiddip the hop ya don't stop (don't stop)
Das EFX with the real hip-hop (hip-hop)
To the hiddip the hop ya don't quit (don't quit)
Das EFX and we came to rip shit (rip shit)
To the hiddip the hop ya don't stop (don't stop)
Das EFX with the real hip-hop (hip-hop)
To the hiddip the hop ya don't quit (don't quit)
Das EFX and we came to rip shit (rip shit)
To the hiddip the hop ya don't stop (don't stop)
Das EFX with the real hip-hop (hip-hop)
To the hiddip the hop ya don't quit (don't quit)
Das EFX and we came to rip shit (rip shit)
Word up (for your mind)
No doubt (represent)
(Uh, wait, yeah) every day with the rhyme
Word up
The song "Real Hip Hop" by Das EFX is a classic hip hop anthem that celebrates the roots of the genre. The lyrics are a testament to the duo's love and dedication to real hip hop and its culture. The chorus, "To the hiddip the hop ya don't stop, Das EFX with the real hip-hop, to the hiddip the hop ya don't quit, Das EFX and we came to rip shit" is a call to action for listeners to embrace and respect the origins of hip hop.
The first verse by Skoob confidently calls out other rappers, claiming that he can eat them up like Pac Man. He also boasts that he's got more hits than Lou Piniella. The second verse by Dray echoes Skoob's message, stating that they will hold it down every year and recognize the "niggas on ya block." The third verse by Skoob emphasizes the uniqueness and well-defined style of their rhymes, while also acknowledging the importance of hip hop culture in society.
Line by Line Meaning
To the hiddip the hop ya don't stop (don't stop)
We're all about the real hip hop and we won't stop
Das EFX with the real hip-hop (hip-hop)
We're Das EFX, bringing the real hip-hop
To the hiddip the hop ya don't quit (don't quit)
We're continuing with the real hip hop and won't quit
Das EFX and we came to rip shit (rip shit)
We're here to tear it up and dominate the scene
Well, on your mark and get set (set), can't forget to go (go)
Get ready, it's time to go
In case you didn't know the flow is Fat like Joe (like Joe)
Our flow is as good as Fat Joe's
Yo, you niggedy-know that I'm back, man
You should already know that I'm back
You're whack, man, I eat a rapper like I'm Pac Man (uh)
You're no good, I could destroy a rapper like I'm Pac Man
I briggedy-bring it, straight from the cellar (yeah)
I'm bringing it from the underground
Fo' realla, packin' more hits than Lou Piniella (uh)
Seriously, we've got more hits than Lou Piniella
I swell a nigga in his eye if he test me
I'll hit someone in the eye if they test me
You don't impress me, ayo, Books kick the rest, G
You're not impressing me, let's hear it from Books instead
Ayo, what up? It's the crew bringing the ruckus, no doubt (yeah)
Hey, what's up? It's our gang making a scene, no doubt
We's the roughest dream team, Reign Supreme like a Cutlass
We're the toughest dream team, and we reign supreme like a Cutlass
Getting duckets (uh), the dough (dough), you can't touch the flow (no)
We're getting paid, and you can't match our flow
It's me, the nigga wit' G, the B double O K-S (uh)
It's just me, with G, and B double O K-S
So say yes and bust your caliber
Agree and show us what you've got
When I pop shit and rock shit like Metallica (bloaw, yeah, yeah)
I make it happen and rock it out like Metallica
Stakes through the hearts of them snake fake niggas
We're taking down the fake snakes
Them all up in my face, jealous of my tape niggas (what?)
They're all up in my face, envious of my group
So honey shake your figures and show me what ya got (yeah, blow the spot)
Ladies, move your bodies and show me what you've got
Iggedy-okie-dokie (uh)
A casual expression of acquiescence
Next nigga to quote me (what?)
Who's the next person to quote me?
I hope he got more miracles than Smokey (yeah)
I hope he's got more skills than Smokey
Won't be no discussion (nah), strictly head crushing (brrah, brrah)
There won't be any discussion, it's only about winning
Lead rushin' through your body (uh)
My strong lyrics hit you hard
You're in my danger field like Rodney (like)
You're in danger around me, like Rodney Dangerfield
Howdy, I'll back up in that ass, G, kaplowie (ha, uh)
I'll move in, swiftly and completely
And now we got the game to a tee like Howie (like, uh)
Now we've got the game down, just like Howie Mandel
Allow me, to introduce myself and my peeps (uh, yeah)
Let me introduce myself and my crew
Straight from the sewer, stayin' true to the streets (yo, yo)
We're straight from the underground, keeping it real
Well, it's me, Krazy Drayz, bringin' up the rear (uh, uh)
It's me, Krazy Drayz, holding up the back
I swear, we got to hold it down every year (swear, uh)
We've got to keep doing this every year
So there (what?), Let me crack a beer and kick my feet up
Alright then, let me take a break and relax
Turn the heat up and smiggedy-smoke all the weed up (no doubt)
Let's turn up the heat and smoke all the weed
Kids I eat up, wit' a style that's the newest',
I'm taking down other rappers with my fresh style
My crew is getting more run than Carl Lewis (than Carl Lewis, uh)
Our gang is more popular than Carl Lewis himself
It's from the sewers, now ya see me on the top (uh)
We came from the underground, and now we're at the top
So stop (uh) and recognize the niggas on ya block (on the block)
Take a moment and acknowledge who's on your block
Ayo, MC's is irrelevant and delicate to the texture (yeah)
Hey, MC's are unimportant and fragile to our strong texture
But this style of mine is well defined like Webster (word)
My style is well defined, like the dictionary
Ain't a badder nigga raw from the jaw than the jabber-jibber (uh, uh, uh, uh)
No one is tougher than me when I rap
When I get Stone like Sharon from Sliver (yeah, yeah, what?)
When I get into my zone, like Sharon from Sliver
Equipped to riggedy-rip the microphone to shreds
I'm ready to tear up the microphone
Dread, yo, come and hit these niggas in the head
Dread, come and attack these other rappers
Well, I connect my rhymes like Lego, so l'eggo my Eggo (uh)
I connect my rhymes like Lego blocks, so leave me alone and let me do it
I burn ya like Waco, you need more than Maaco (uh)
I'll hurt you like Waco, you need more than insurance to protect yourself
I take it to ya crew and keep 'em moving like I'm U-Haul (uh)
I attack your gang and keep them moving like U-Haul trucks
I'm here to school y'all figgedy-faggots like RuPaul (yeah)
I'm here to teach all of you weak people a lesson, like RuPaul
I throw a screwball and strike out the MC (c'mon)
I confuse the other rapper and wear them out
And if he temps me, I knock 'em out like Jack Dempsey (uh)
And if they challenge me, I'll knock them out like Jack Dempsey
I burn some sensi then chase it wit' a Guinness (uh)
I smoke some marijuana and follow it up with a beer
The illest, now hit me with the hook because I'm finished ('cause I'm finished)
I'm the best, give me the hook because I'm done
No doubt (represent)
That's right, we're representing
(Uh, wait, yeah) every day with the rhyme
Every day, we're coming up with new lyrics
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: William D Hines, Andre G Weston, Christopher Martin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@maneseydina6564
The 90's Hip hop best of all of time.
@ergophonic
True say. It ain't called the Golden Era for nothing. 👊
@ratboy4169
Should be considered the double diamond era of hip hop
@andrewavielele287
Only true hip hop heads will truly appreciate this Hard core classic. Pure Undiluted Rap
@friselblimblim840
Tu lo dijiste Bro jamás se va a comparar con lo que hoy en día se escucha yo en lo personal sigo los que aún viven de la vieja escuela mi brother saludos desde Honduras 🇭🇳
@gladsonkazombo7908
I love my hip hop this hard...👌
@vladimirdelva4507
Happy 50 years old dear Hip-hop Kulture!!¡!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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@rapliker274
I've been listening to this since 97. Never get bored
Real Hip-Hop dont stop!