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.
Machete
Datsik Lyrics
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Yo who the fuck is this?
Spittin limitless, you minimalist bitch
Something wrong with your brain if you ain't feeling this.
We bout to blow the fuckin club up like some terrorists,
Prepared to die, with my face planted in a pair of tits.
You must admit this is the shit that make you sip a drug
You think it's safe, but you know what?
It never is, suffering this, (???), know what it is
The deeper I dig, the sicker I get,
Fuckin with shit you can never forget.
I got some holes in my head then I fill em up with trash,
I suppose that I'm dead but you probably shouldn't ask,
I got some hoes in my bed anda couple hindred cash,
Once I got the 'chete stashed, just swing it on that ass.
Banging heads like some motherfuckin rockstars,
Incite riots and light fire to cop cars.
Hot bars, only fuck with hot broads,
No 5's or 7's if they ain't dimes they knockoffs.
Sit in the grave (???), kickin the shit in the wickedest haze
Slash like a razor, I'm movin your face
You think that you ill? that isn't the case.
Real as they come, number the one
Can't feel my face, number then numb
Pulling the smoke as I come to the (???)
Higher this year, dumber then blown
I got some holes in my head then I fill em up with trash
I suppose that I'm dead but you probably shouldn't ask
I got some hoes in my bed and a couple hundred cash
Once I got that machete stashed, and swing it on that ass
I got some holes in my head then I fill em up with trash
I suppose that I'm dead but you probably shouldn't ask
I got some hoes in my bed and a couple hundred cash
Once I got that machete stashed, and swing it on that ass
The lyrics to Datsik's "Machete" are filled with violent and sexually charged imagery. The song starts with a reference to a machete that is stashed and can be swung on someone's ass. The lyrics then escalate to references of blowing up a club like terrorists and being prepared to die. The lines also make references to filling holes in the head with trash, being dead but not wanting to be asked, and having hoes in bed and cash. There is also a boastful tone to the lyrics, with the artist claiming to be real and number one, and not feeling their face.
The lyrics are quite explicit and graphic, with violent and sexual references throughout. The use of the machete as a metaphorical tool for violence and aggression is a common theme throughout the song. There is also a sense of nihilism in the lyrics, with references to being dead and not caring about consequences. The overall message seems to be that the artist is a dangerous and uncontrollable force, and that listeners are invited to join in on the chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep that machete stashed and swing it on that ass
Hide the machete and use it to attack your enemies.
Yo who the fuck is this?
Questioning the identity of someone who just arrived.
Spittin limitless, you minimalist bitch
Boasting about being able to rap endlessly, while calling someone basic.
Something wrong with your brain if you ain't feeling this.
Insinuating that there must be something mentally wrong with someone who doesn't enjoy the music.
We bout to blow the fuckin club up like some terrorists,
Planning to cause chaos and destruction like a terrorist attack.
Prepared to die, with my face planted in a pair of tits.
Willing to face death while enjoying the company of a woman's breasts.
You must admit this is the shit that make you sip a drug
Acknowledging that the music is so good that it makes people want to consume drugs.
And then you drink it, drink it up
Encouraging the audience to indulge in drugs and alcohol.
You think it's safe, but you know what?
Hinting that the use of drugs and alcohol can be dangerous, despite the perception of safety.
It never is, suffering this, (???), know what it is
Pointing out that the pain and consequences of drug use are real and should be acknowledged.
The deeper I dig, the sicker I get,
Explaining that the more involved someone becomes with drugs and alcohol, the worse they feel.
Fuckin with shit you can never forget.
Warning against the use of highly addictive drugs that create lasting, powerful memories.
I got some holes in my head then I fill em up with trash,
Admitting to damaging one's mental health and masking the pain with unhealthy behaviors.
I suppose that I'm dead but you probably shouldn't ask,
Acknowledging that their lifestyle is not sustainable and may lead to an early death.
I got some hoes in my bed anda couple hindred cash,
Boasting about having women and money in their life.
Once I got the 'chete stashed, just swing it on that ass.
Declaring that violence is a solution to their problems and that they enjoy attacking their enemies.
Banging heads like some motherfuckin rockstars,
Comparing their actions to the wild behavior of popular rock stars.
Incite riots and light fire to cop cars.
Encouraging violent and destructive behavior towards authority figures.
Hot bars, only fuck with hot broads,
Preferring attractive women and high-quality music.
No 5's or 7's if they ain't dimes they knockoffs.
Rejecting women who are not highly attractive, so-called 'knockoffs.'
Sit in the grave (???), kickin the shit in the wickedest haze
Enjoying life to the fullest but also potentially engaged in self-destructive behaviors.
Slash like a razor, I'm movin your face
Claiming to be highly skilled in fighting and violent acts.
You think that you ill? that isn't the case.
Rejecting the idea that someone else is as skilled or dangerous as they are.
Real as they come, number the one
Proudly asserting their authenticity and skill.
Can't feel my face, number then numb
Acknowledging the physical and emotional numbness experienced due to drug use.
Pulling the smoke as I come to the (???),
Continuing to use drugs, despite negative consequences.
Higher this year, dumber then blown
Jokingly admitting to their diminishing intelligence due to drug use.
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Spawps
Datsik & Snak never disappoints!!
Sliverent
Datsik is on my list of people that I never ask to hold my bass.
We are from Serbia
what does this mean?
Post Mortem
@We are from Serbia drop the bass
KarpdiumOfficial
Datsik and snak the ripper and young sin are a perfect group. They should make a whole album together. Datsik's heavy bass and midi with snak and youngs lyrics fit beyond perfect.
bonelessman1
shit hits hard datsik on the grind 100% love the Firepower records
vf
Datsik never seems to disapoint. Heavy as fuck!
Ah shit, here we go again.
That drop made though! Makes you wanna do 66mphs in a 65 mph zone
Mushroomhead88
Probably my favorite Datsik tune right here, bump this in the car and the sub bass goes NASTY
Metal Cvnt
Send me your music playlist plz