Known for their use of humor, obscure references, and unconventional style, Das Racist has been both dismissed as joke rap and hailed as an urgent new voice in rap. Spin magazine picked Das Racist as one of 50 acts to watch at the 2010 SXSW festival, and in April 2010, MTV Iggy selected Das Racist as one of the "25 Best New Bands in the World". Rolling Stone declared the song "hahahaha jk?" from Sit Down, Man one of the fifty best singles of 2010.
Das Racist's unique style has a strong polarizing tendency; their set at the Pop Montreal festival was described as "the most divisive show seen at the festival". They describe their approach to music as "'deconstructionalist': sawing the legs out from under hip-hop as they celebrate it".The New York Times wrote "Das Racist’s lack of piety has become an aesthetic of its own, with songs that are as much commentary on hip-hop as rigorous practice of it". The Root said Das Racist could speak for both "the ‘hood or the nearest gated community." Playboy called the duo "equal parts hip-hop and Cheech & Chong".
In December 2012, statements made by members of Das Racist made apparent that the band had broken up.
luv it mayne
Das Racist Lyrics
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Gotta keep a nice whip
Gotta keep a thick bitch
Shine like you sell bricks
My uncle said if you goin' ball
Gotta keep a nice whip
Gotta keep a thick bitch
Shine like you do sell bricks
With a bitch as my witness
This kid is gifted like Christmas
Wishlist, which is why I got these rich kids
Bankrolling my business
And I stay lit, like the tip on some incense
For instance, my assistant sent this
Letter that was penned by a kid from Princeton
In print, it went: "Tony keep spittin'"
Keep shittin' on these rappers that ain't hittin
These hoes love it mayne
Can't get enough of it mayne
Im so off the chain, can't be contained
When I entertain, I just do my thang
Grab my dang-a-lang sang, and I make the coochies stang like I'm Pootie Tang
Love it rain, timid lame, staying lane change
Range, love it mayne, grumond-stained jeans on the corner
Scorcher day, hot as five, do the right things
King ring things, heems reply fly as Cochise fly
Cry when Cochise die, Truman Capote
Spottie-ottie-dopalicious vicious wishes
Like someone do the dishes, kisses, toodles, poodles, cuddles, puddles, smuggles
Animals across Borders Without Doctors
Shock ya, pop ya, gamble with Procter, mock ya, drop ya
Catch me at the opera with your mamma and your poppa
Just for fun, like where you at, man
I’m with your family, dawg
Yeah, come in here
Chamillionare, Sicilian hair, Vermillion, swimming in your inner ear
I'm the best swimmer here, sippin' on a ginger beer
Purple Bart Simpson, limpin'
Lampin' on a boat eating shrimps with bigger dimes, no scampi
Chianti, bitter lime, Victor, winner
Splinter plus the purple Ninja Turtle
Half Urkel, half Urquell
Champagne’s Korbel, served chilled
Oh well, big deal, big wheel, Hot Wheel, power wheel
Something like an Alize shower feels
Sticky, Vic V., et cetera, cheddar, swiss, manchego
Credit Suisse, movin’ like Winnebago
Hey yo, Tal Israelis passin’ me bagels
Baby portions, me I’m ridin’ on a baby porpoise
Like hey, yeah, yeah
Now if you wanna balllll
You gotta do a lotta shit
Thatcha might not wanna do
You still gotta do that shit
If you wanna balll
The lyrics of Das Racist's song "luv it mayne" depict a world in which success is measured by material possessions and the objectification of women's bodies. The singer's uncle advises him that, to succeed, he needs to keep a "nice whip" and a "thick bitch," and to "shine like you sell bricks." The singer then describes his own success, which is bankrolled by rich kids, and he boasts about his ability to "shittin' on these rappers that ain't hittin'." The singer then talks about how "these hoes love it mayne" and how he can't be contained. He compares himself to Pootie Tang, and seems to revel in his own hedonism.
As the song progresses, the singer's boasts become more surreal and absurd. He talks about "grumond-stained jeans on the corner" and how he's as "fly as Cochise fly." He references Truman Capote and Outkast's "SpottieOttieDopaliscious." He talks about smuggling animals across borders and gambling with Proctor & Gamble. The singer never loses his sense of self-satisfaction, and even when he's lamping on a boat eating shrimp with bigger dimes, he remains confident in his own ability to "balllll."
Overall, "luv it mayne" is a satirical take on hip-hop culture and the pursuit of material success. The singer's exaggerated boasts and surreal imagery highlight the absurdity of measuring one's worth in terms of possessions and sexual conquests. The song is a commentary on the emptiness of such a life, and the need to find meaning beyond it.
Line by Line Meaning
My uncle said if you gon' ball
Advice from my uncle about succeeding
Gotta keep a nice whip
You need a good car
Gotta keep a thick bitch
You need a good-looking girl
Shine like you do sell bricks
Look successful
With a bitch as my witness
Stressful life has me relying on my girlfriend's support
This kid is gifted like Christmas
I have amazing talent like generous Christmas gifts
Which is why I got these rich kids
I have rich friends who help fund my business
Bankrolling my business
My rich friends are financing my success
And I stay lit, like the tip on some incense
I am always high and relaxed
For instance, my assistant sent this
My assistant informs me of my fans' messages
Letter that was penned by a kid from Princeton
A message from a successful, Ivy League student
'Tony keep spittin'
Encouragement to keep rapping well
'Keep shittin' on these rappers that ain't hittin'
Keep improving and dominating fellow rappers
These hoes love it mayne
Girls love my music
Can't get enough of it mayne
They truly enjoy it
Im so off the chain, can't be contained
I am wild and free
When I entertain, I just do my thang
I do what feels natural
Grab my dang-a-lang sang, and I make the coochies stang like I'm Pootie Tang
I perform well, sexually satisfying women like a famous movie character
Love it rain, timid lame, staying lane change
Living an unpredictable life
Range, love it mayne, grumond-stained jeans on the corner
Being comfortable and fashionable
Scorcher day, hot as five, do the right things
Doing what it takes to be successful
King ring things, heems reply fly as Cochise fly
Success and status
Cry when Cochise die, Truman Capote
The passing of a famous person who inspires emotion
Spottie-ottie-dopalicious vicious wishes
Powerful, unwavering desires
Like someone do the dishes, kisses, toodles, poodles, cuddles, puddles, smuggles
Running the gambit of meaningful and trivial activities
Animals across Borders Without Doctors
Transporting animals across international borders
Shock ya, pop ya, gamble with Procter, mock ya, drop ya
Dealing with life's obstacles and successes
Catch me at the opera with your mamma and your poppa
Enjoying the luxuries of life
Just for fun, like where you at, man
A casual conversation
I’m with your family, dawg
I'm hanging out with loved ones
Chamillionare, Sicilian hair, Vermillion, swimming in your inner ear
Evocative, fanciful descriptions
I'm the best swimmer here, sippin' on a ginger beer
Confidence and enjoying a drink
Purple Bart Simpson, limpin'
Unique and unconventional
Lampin' on a boat eating shrimps with bigger dimes, no scampi
Living the good life on a yacht eating well
Chianti, bitter lime, Victor, winner
Drinks and victory
Splinter plus the purple Ninja Turtle
Pop culture references
Half Urkel, half Urquell
Playful self-descriptions
Champagne’s Korbel, served chilled
Quality beverage choices
Oh well, big deal, big wheel, Hot Wheel, power wheel
Casual language and descriptions
Something like an Alize shower feels
Being very relaxed and relaxed
Sticky, Vic V., et cetera, cheddar, swiss, manchego
Enjoying a variety and wealth of cheeses
Credit Suisse, movin’ like Winnebago
Moving around with ease and style
Hey yo, Tal Israelis passin’ me bagels
Sharing food and enjoying friendships
Baby portions, me I’m ridin’ on a baby porpoise
Living life unconventionally and comfortably
Now if you wanna balllll
The start of more advice on how to succeed
You gotta do a lotta shit
You need to work hard
Thatcha might not wanna do
Unpleasant or difficult tasks are necessary
You still gotta do that shit
Don't give up or avoid responsibility
If you wanna balll
Repeat of the advice from earlier
Contributed by Brody M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.