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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
Straight Out the Sewer
Das EFX Lyrics
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Singer, dame look at me swing it like a swinger
I riggity-rock the miggity-microphone, I'm goin to rock it
Don't jock it, I'm quiggity-quick-quick, thiggity-thick, yo drop it
I'm flippin' the flap so check out the rap, skills, ill ain't it?
I friggity-fry the funk so give me your tracks so I can train it
Or drain it like Draino, this mako, 'cause I'm a
Rhymer, I stiggity-stun the cunts like angina
Huh-tutz, spit, can I rock?
The finger-lickin', criggity-crispy chicken
Spiggity-spark the biggity-blunt style is what I'm kickin'
So next up, I kiggity-call my nigga wit the slang
The iggity-ill paprika, yo speaker
Hot diggity-damn, yiggity-yes I'm griggity-grand slammin' like a homer
Simpson, look at the microphoner
On a mission, mission completed, dude, I'm kickin' flavor
With my nigga, oh shit! My nigga from Jamaica
Crack a forty, I smiggity-smoke 'nuff blunts that orgy
Bringin' funk from Crown Heights straight to Californ
I-A, B, see me on the free
Style, chill more props than Benny Hill
Well I'll be god damned, they bringin' me in the master mix
The nappy head, go betcha dog, question mark, asterisk
I flip up, bang, knock a baby out your
The figgity-funk, triple packs an Uzi in my zip-up
Remember the time I ripped it, smacked it, flipped it
You're figurin' I was a tip, tip so I kicked it
[Chorus: x3]
Straight from the sewer, straight from the sewer
North-nothin' can save ya
Comin' straight from the sewer, the young, flippin'-the-tongue super starer
I freakin' the flow like there ain't no tomorrow
I'm horrifyin', kid, I be wreckin'
Shiggity-shop, when I rock there's no half-steppin'
So give me the mic check, get respect, dude I'm narley
I betcha if I was Ken then I'd be fuckin' Barbie
So shiggity bop boo, ayo Duke can I give a
Shiggity-shout to my nigga O and the jibber
Jabber, you're riggity-raw when I'm kickin'
I'm flippin the tongue so figgity-fee-fi-fo-fum, no slippin'
I'm wicked, wild, bringin the style when I blabber
I swing it for Das E-F-X, when I flex I won't stagger
Or stutter, I wriggity-wreck it quick with my crew
So light, camera, action
Tiggity-take two, roll on, chiggity-check the flow
I'm swingin' it like my nuts be swingin' from my scrotum
Oh shooter, I'm bringin' the power move left, G
From the sewer, test the microphone, one two uh
The nigga, the jibbity-jibber jabber jaw, blippity-blapper rapper
Tiggity-tap a livin' in the lapper
The ghetto, leakin' the nigga' petrol as I let go
My verbs with the lecko from Bismore to Plepto
The boogity woogity Books can make ya clock turn
I riggity-rocks the spot just like my cock butts burn
I friggity-freaks the ill rap, I'm still strapped, don't test me
I pops shit, pop tarts and piggity-pop cherries
Correct, G, my style is fat so I swung it
Want it? The riggity-roughneck Brooklyn nigga brung it
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics of "Straight Out the Sewer" by Das EFX depict their gritty and raw style of rap. The song begins with the rapper boasting about his prowess with words and his ability to dominate the microphone. He asks for tracks to be given to him so he can "train it or drain it." He then proceeds to rap about his style of delivery, which he describes as "flippin' the flap." He also raps about his love for finger-lickin' crispy chicken and his impressive smoking skills.
The song then moves on to the rapper's mission and how he is "kicking flavor" with his Jamaican partner. He references the popular TV show, "Benny Hill," and says he's getting more props than the show. He also discusses being brought into the "master mix" and then switches to talking about his crew and the power of his flow. He concludes the song by boasting about his ability to rap with his nuts swinging from his scrotum and his prowess in popping cherries.
Line by Line Meaning
Comin' straight from the sewer, I biggity-be's the rough slang slinger
I am tough and use rough language, and come from a bad area.
Singer, dame look at me swing it like a swinger
I am skilled at rapping and perform it with confidence.
I riggity-rock the miggity-microphone, I'm goin to rock it
I am rapping and performing at a high level.
Don't jock it, I'm quiggity-quick-quick, thiggity-thick, yo drop it
Don't copy me, I am skilled and quick-witted, drop the beat.
I'm flippin' the flap so check out the rap, skills, ill ain't it?
I am rapping and showcasing my skills, aren't they impressive?
I friggity-fry the funk so give me your tracks so I can train it
I am rapping and improving upon the beats given to me.
Or drain it like Draino, this mako, 'cause I'm a
I can either enhance or destroy a beat, because I am talented.
Rhymer, I stiggity-stun the cunts like angina
I am a talented rapper and can impress people with my skills.
Singin' the soft drink, ya did finger or leg lock, Huh-tutz, spit, can I rock?
I am rapping and asking if I can perform and impress the crowd.
The finger-lickin', criggity-crispy chicken, Spiggity-spark the biggity-blunt style is what I'm kickin'
I am rapping and showcasing my unique style.
So next up, I kiggity-call my nigga wit the slang, The iggity-ill paprika, yo speaker
Next, I am going to call my friend who is also a skilled rapper.
Hot diggity-damn, yiggity-yes I'm griggity-grand slammin' like a homer
I am doing an excellent job and I am proud of it.
Simpson, look at the microphoner, On a mission, mission completed, dude, I'm kickin' flavor
I am confident and have finished my mission.
With my nigga, oh shit! My nigga from Jamaica, Crack a forty, I smiggity-smoke 'nuff blunts that orgy
I am hanging out with my friend from Jamaica and enjoying some alcohol and marijuana.
Bringin' funk from Crown Heights straight to Californ, I-A, B, see me on the free, Style, chill more props than Benny Hill
I am a talented rapper and have gained praise for my style.
Well I'll be god damned, they bringin' me in the master mix, The nappy head, go betcha dog, question mark, asterisk
I am being recognized for my talent and unique style.
I flip up, bang, knock a baby out your, The figgity-funk, triple packs an Uzi in my zip-up
I am skilled and aggressive, and carry a weapon to protect myself.
Remember the time I ripped it, smacked it, flipped it, You're figurin' I was a tip, tip so I kicked it
I remember how I improved upon a beat, and people thought it was impressive.
[Chorus: x3] Straight from the sewer, straight from the sewer North-nothin' can save ya
I am challenging anyone who thinks they can compete with me, because I am the best.
Comin' straight from the sewer, the young, flippin'-the-tongue super starer, I freakin' the flow like there ain't no tomorrow
I am a young and talented rapper with impressive verbal skills.
I'm horrifyin', kid, I be wreckin', Shiggity-shop, when I rock there's no half-steppin'
I am intimidating and destroy any competition.
So give me the mic check, get respect, dude I'm narley, I betcha if I was Ken then I'd be fuckin' Barbie
I am confident and talented, and would be desirable if I were a doll.
So shiggity bop boo, ayo Duke can I give a, Shiggity-shout to my nigga O and the jibber
I am greeting and giving a shoutout to my friend who is also a talented rapper.
Jabber, you're riggity-raw when I'm kickin', I'm flippin the tongue so figgity-fee-fi-fo-fum, no slippin'
My friend is also an impressive rapper with slick rhymes.
I'm wicked, wild, bringin the style when I blabber, I swing it for Das E-F-X, when I flex I won't stagger
I am wild and bring a unique style to my performance, impressing the crowd.
Or stutter, I wriggity-wreck it quick with my crew, So light, camera, action, Tiggity-take two
I perform flawlessly with my crew and am ready to do it again.
Roll on, chiggity-check the flow, I'm swingin' it like my nuts be swingin' from my scrotum
I am rapping with confidence and ease, like it's second nature.
Oh shooter, I'm bringin' the power move left, G, From the sewer, test the microphone, one two uh
I am bringing my best and dominating the competition, testing my microphone before my performance.
The nigga, the jibbity-jibber jabber jaw, blippity-blapper rapper, Tiggity-tap a livin' in the lapper
I am a skilled rapper, using unique language and phrases.
The ghetto, leakin' the nigga' petrol as I let go, My verbs with the lecko from Bismore to Plepto
I come from a rough area and use that to fuel my rhymes.
The boogity woogity Books can make ya clock turn, I riggity-rocks the spot just like my cock butts burn
I bring excitement and energy to my performances, like my energy in other aspects of life.
I friggity-freaks the ill rap, I'm still strapped, don't test me, I pops shit, pop tarts and piggity-pop cherries
I am still confident and talented, and willing to defend it if necessary.
Correct, G, my style is fat so I swung it, Want it? The riggity-roughneck Brooklyn nigga brung it
I have a unique and impressive style, and I am proud to show it off to anyone who wants to hear it.
Lyrics © CAK MUSIC PUBLISHING, INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WILLIAM D HINES, ANDRE G WESTON, CHRISTOPHER ALLEN CHARITY, MARCEL THEO HALL, DEREK FRANCISCO LYNCH, MARLON LU'REE WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Samples used this:
Skull Snaps - It’s a New Day (1973) (Drums)
Joe Tex - Papa Was Too (1966) (Drums)
Zapp - I Can Make You Dance (1983)
Kool & the Gang - Jungle Boogie (1973)
Bobby Byrd - Hot Pants… I’m Coming, I’m Coming, I’m Coming (1972)
Parliament - Funkin’ For Fun (1976) (vocals)
Biz Markie - Vapors (1988) (vocals)
James Brown - The Boss (1973) 1:48
Carl Carlton - She’s a Bad Mama Jama (1980) (Intro)
Dr Phot
Das Efx deserves more credit for their contribution to Hip-Hop!
Chris Nock
Im a year too late.....but absolutely 💯
Krösus
yepp they got basically no cred. BUT in 8 mile, the guy who played future is one of these dudes. You know Im not BSing
Brian Earvin
I concur
Rap Mundial
I agree
TheQahalNation
Das EFX was the epitome of "avant-garde" in Hip Hop! Ironically, the style that got them their fame also destroyed their career, thanks to those copycats who ran Das' technique into the ground! Now here we are in 2022, finally giving them their flowers for being avant-garde...full circle.
#RespectTheArchitects
Dexenation Gracey
You ain't lyin, EVERYBODY bit Das when they came out.
Jay
🌹🌹🌹🌹
DWolfLycan III
It was an honour to grow up in this era of pure gold
29larron
yessir 💯💯💯💯