Beetles has described his sound as "dark and robotic," while trying to remain "funky and gangster" and "dirty," and has mentioned the significant influence hip-hop has had on his music. He has cited a wide range of musical inspirations, including Wu-Tang Clan members RZA and Method Man.
In 2009 alone, Datsik had 7 number one releases on Beatport, and he has had successful vinyl sales on many other sites such as Chemical Records, Red-Eye, and Juno.
The stage name "Datsik" was inspired by his former Xbox Live Gamertag, which was itself inspired by Russian MMA fighter Viacheslav Datsik.
In March 2018, Beetles was accused of sexual assault spanning multiple years, resulting in public backlash and cancellation of all Datsik appearances at upcoming shows and festivals. He officially stepped down from his label Firepower Records.
In mid-2020 Datsik returned to the music scene by uploading 4 songs to his soundcloud page, and at the end of the year he uploaded a fifth song dubbed "Year of The Dragon". Troy has however not publicly released an album or gotten signed to any labels as of yet.
KATANA
Datsik Lyrics
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Jet-black, I creep in the night, like a shadow to your face hits like an action backflip
stalking right in your muthafucking tracks and take your life. Stradegy, I got boriaku.
Defensive, I'm bout to jutsu. Hit you up with the foo-kia and stars to the throat so
ninja fuck you! Uh, the shredded cheddar cheese, dismembered heads and knees, slashin, bashin faces bleed, shinobi can't fuck with me. I seek out the temple underpressure and its splattin, bloodied bodies filled with splintas, what up ninjas.
Theif in the night and I'm stealin your breath.
Ooo, ah ah ah!
Get ready! Who ready!
Whattup ninja, apeshit into the dragon, who ready, get a splinta. Man imma crank it, touched by blood. I swear on my life imma be avenga. Stand right there, turn right around, ninja stars and a black katana. Leave the Barreta 4-5 at home. I'll die by the sword if you bring the drama.
Jet-black, I creep in the night, like a shadow to your face hits like an action backflip
stalking right in your muthafucking tracks and take your life. Stradegy, I got boriaku.
Defensive, I'm bout to jutsu. Hit you up with the foo-kia and stars to the throat so
ninja fuck you! Uh, the shredded cheddar cheese, dismembered heads and knees, slashin, bashin faces bleed, shinobi can't fuck with me. I seek out the temple underpressure and its splattin, bloodied bodies filled with splintas, what up ninjas.
Where's my muthafuckin ninjas?
You're gonna pay for that!
Uhhh, later. Datsik, Mayor Apeshit.
That was very impressive.
The song "Katana" by Datsik, featuring Mayor Apeshit, is a thrilling rap track that incorporates themes of ninjas, swords, and stealth tactics. The opening lines set the tone for the song, as the singer describes how he creeps in the night like a shadow and strikes swiftly, like an action backflip. He uses ninja terminology and tactics throughout the song, such as mentioning "jutsu" and "foo-kia," and weaving in references to the temple and splintas. The lyrics are delivered with intense energy and aggression, creating a sense of urgency and danger.
Line by Line Meaning
Jet-black, I creep in the night, like a shadow to your face hits like an action backflip stalking right in your muthafucking tracks and take your life.
I move like a ninja and appear out of nowhere to attack you.
Stradegy, I got boriaku. Defensive, I'm bout to jutsu. Hit you up with the foo-kia and stars to the throat so ninja fuck you!
I have a strategy and defensive technique, and I'll use ninja weapons to attack you.
Uh, the shredded cheddar cheese, dismembered heads and knees, slashin, bashin faces bleed, shinobi can't fuck with me.
I am a skilled ninja and can easily defeat other shinobi in combat.
I seek out the temple underpressure and its splattin, bloodied bodies filled with splintas, what up ninjas.
I seek out high-pressure situations, and will leave a scene filled with bloody bodies and ninja weapons.
Jet-black, I creep in the night, like a shadow to your face hits like an action backflip stalking right in your muthafucking tracks and take your life. Stradegy, I got boriaku. Defensive, I'm bout to jutsu. Hit you up with the foo-kia and stars to the throat so ninja fuck you! Uh, the shredded cheddar cheese, dismembered heads and knees, slashin, bashin faces bleed, shinobi can't fuck with me. I seek out the temple underpressure and its splattin, bloodied bodies filled with splintas, what up ninjas.
I am a deadly ninja, and I will attack you without warning until you are defeated and bloody.
Get ready! Who ready!
Be prepared for the intense action about to come.
Whattup ninja, apeshit into the dragon, who ready, get a splinta. Man imma crank it, touched by blood. I swear on my life imma be avenga. Stand right there, turn right around, ninja stars and a black katana. Leave the Barreta 4-5 at home. I'll die by the sword if you bring the drama.
I am ready to fight and use ninja weapons against you, so be prepared for a bloody battle.
Where's my muthafuckin ninjas?
I need my ninja companions to help me in this fight.
You're gonna pay for that!
You will suffer the consequences for your actions.
Uhhh, later. Datsik, Mayor Apeshit.
I will see you later, I am Datsik, also known as Mayor Apeshit.
That was very impressive.
This song is intense and impressive in its description of a ninja's fighting skills.
Contributed by Callie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Zzzlover222
Im trying to learn the rap and so far the only words i can tell are this
Stars to the throat cause ninja fuck you
uh!
the shredded cheddar cheese
dismembered hands and knees
slashing dashing faces bleed
shinobi cant fuck with me
I also have this part:
ninja stars and a black katana
leave the barretta 45 at home
you'll die by the blade if you bring the drama
can someone help me complete these lyrics? there are no posts online containing the lyrics as far as I have seen
@ProgrammerMichaelAgarkov
This sound design is the best ever! This song is so lit!
@plebbnationmafia5873
This is the sickest shit I've heard in forever. I love all the beats you put out, but this has got to be the top 5. Hope it never ends
@MelissaVieracht
my neighbors listen to Datsik whether they like it or not.
@onibean
LOL
@XYZExane10ytbr
Mary Am buy headphones :D
@tipiksaz
Headphones does not have 10000 watts. Can't Get Tha Bass Out Them...
@ericprice1995
Feel you. 👌 Got that 1000 watt amp.
@TimothyDrew14120
Mary Am My neighbors loved it so much that they invited the police to listen too!
@IIKaDicEU
The audio clip from the film just fills my head with Wu Tang vibes. This song is brilliant.
@thecat105
Check VIP mix