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.
michael jackson
Das Racist Lyrics
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Michael Jackson
A million dollars
You feel me?
Holler!
Michael Jackson
One million dollars
You feel me?
These rap dads is on some fashion scene shit
Skip that shit that I spit to talk about how my jeans fit
But I got a clean grip on the game
Some mean shit
And you seen the team that I spread my green from schemes with
Well it's your boy, like a Queens street chumpa
Heems the ruler
Medulla create the moola
And Me, I just do the rumba, por que esta es la rumba
And we, we are the future
Abdullah, see that's my shooter
The ruger, he keep it super
Duper, Abdul'll shoot ya
He'll knock you right out your Supras
Knock right out your Pumas
Doctor give you the sutures
Victor is in the cooter in tune with a boo from Hooters
While Dap is on the computer
Lakutis the clean up hitter
Call him the pooper scooper
Alec an Oompa Loompa
Retutor the school of looters
Hakuna matata Pumba
Por que esta es la rumba
Yeah, I'm fucking great at rapping
[Chorus]
Call me Janet Jackson
I got a hundred dollars
I got the jungle fever
Run with a hundred zebras
I got a leather jacket
I got a little hat on
I'm drinking carbonated water by the quarter gallon
I got an Eagle Talon
Call me Richie Valens
Me no speakie spanish
Valium and Caesar salad
I'm DJ Khaled
I'm a Daikon radish
See me next to sushi sexually
I'll sex your coochie
Extra juicy
Electrocute me
Fire scientist
McGuyver my appliances
Describe the flyest buying this
I am this, I insist
Shout to all the highnesses requiring that I'll buy them shit
You go girl, it's your world
Watching Parenthood
On Ketamine at the hoterrrrrl
Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. Whoa
What?!
[Chorus]
Kool A.D., you good at rapping
Yo Hima, you good at rapping
Yo Victor, you genus latin
Yo Hima, you Eric Clapton
Yo Victor, we going platinum
Yo Hima, we finna clap them
Kool AD's finna happen
We see the cream and we grab them
Yo Victor, just let me stab them
Chill Hima, we in Manhattan
Let's move the static to Staten
Move the static to Staten?
Let's move this static to Queens
Damn, you crazy Heems
Damn, that's very true
That's how we do
[Chorus]
The song "Michael Jackson" by Das Racist is a lyrical masterpiece that mixes humorous pop culture references with insightful commentary on society. The chorus of the song is repeated multiple times and is a reference to the late pop icon Michael Jackson and his legacy. The song starts with criticism about the tendency of rap artists to focus too much on fashion and appearance rather than the substance of their music. The lyrics then move to talk about the success of the rap trio and their ability to make money from their music.
As the song progresses, the rap artists introduce themselves and reference famous people and popular culture. The lyrics are infuse with humor and irony, as they use hyperbole to mock themselves and their lyrics. The song ends with a conversation between the members of the group, which ends with the line, "That's how we do".
Overall, "Michael Jackson" by Das Racist is a clever, witty, and insightful song that blends humor and social commentary in a unique and entertaining way.
Line by Line Meaning
Michael Jackson
Referencing the infinite talent and wealth of the late musician and performer.
A million dollars
Signifying great achievement and success, often in terms of wealth and fame.
You feel me?
Asking for agreement or understanding from the listener.
Holler!
An exclamation of encouragement, support, or enthusiasm.
Call me Janet Jackson
Comparing oneself to another famous musician and performer.
I got a hundred dollars
Acknowledging a lesser degree of wealth or success, but still maintaining pride and confidence.
I got the jungle fever
Expressing attraction or appreciation for African American culture or individuals.
Run with a hundred zebras
Symbolizing freedom and individuality, and the desire to stand out or be unique in a herd of similar beings.
I got a leather jacket
Showing off an article of clothing seen as cool or stylish, and symbolizing individuality or rebellion.
I'm drinking carbonated water by the quarter gallon
Poking fun at the stereotypical hipster or health-conscious individual who values expensive, niche types of food and drink.
I am this, I insist
Asserting one's identity or superiority in a particular area or field, and demanding respect or recognition.
Yo Victor, you genus latin
Complimenting a friend or colleague's academic or intellectual prowess, and possibly teasing their arrogance or pride as well.
We see the cream and we grab them
Asserting one's ambition or desire to achieve and succeed, and using any means necessary to do so.
Damn, you crazy Heems
Admiring or acknowledging someone's unpredictable, wild, or risky behavior, possibly with a hint of concern or fear.
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Cuban Cigar Crisis
Can I just say, this is, without a doubt, the greatest music video that has ever been made.
Jacob
Still might be my favorite hip hop song of the year, shit goes so hard.
Phoenix Zappa
Still?
dcwabdi
Agree
supergoldzero
Fantastic and incredibly surreal. Two of my favorite lines are "Describe the finest
line in this and I am this, I insist" and "Yeah, I'm f**king great at rapping".
Samantha Price
i love the energy these guys have together, they're funny as hell man.
Castor Quinn
I think this clip might be the most effort these guys ever put into anything. Those cameos were the funniest thing I've seen.
Emil Sleman
I think you're right!
B L
Definitely. They put more effort into this video than their appearances, their song writing, and their careers.
kontingency
I haven't laughed this hard in SO LONG HAHA WTF thank you for commenting