Career
[edit] Music career: Project Blowed
As a member of the Project Blowed collective, Dumbfoundead is also a part of the group Thirsty Fish along with "Blowdians" Open-Mike Eagle and Psychosiz, and a larger group, Swim Team, with members Sahtyre, VerBS, Alpha MC, Open-Mike Eagle, Lyraflip, Psychosiz, Rogue Venom, DJ Zo, Kuest One, Dos Tres, and Uhuru. In 2007 Thirsty Fish released the album Testing the Waters, and in 2008 Swim Team released Ocean's Eleven.
[edit] Music career: Solo
Under an independent label, DFD has released two albums: Super Barrio Brothers [2005] and Fun with Dumb [2009].
Dumbfoundead frequently collaborates with other artists; including Epik High, a popular Korean rap/pop group[4]. He is featured on two full length tracks on the Epik High album e, "Maze" [2009] and "Rocksteady" [2009], and was featured as the opening act for the USA Map the Soul Tour in 2009. Since its inception Dumbfoundead has been a regular performer at the annual Asian Hip Hop Summit. Dumbfoundead has performed with many other notable artists such as Atmosphere, E-40, Drunken Tiger, Jay Park, The Living Legends, Aceyalone, GZA, Jeru the Damaja, Pigeon John, WC, Abstract Rude, Del, Myka 9, KRS One, Busdriver, and many others.
He has also had cameos in several works including DJ Honda's "Let it Out" featuring Rakaa Iriscience, Money Harm aka Marvin Moore in 2009, Abstract Rude's - "Thynk Eye Can" (featuring Aceyalone & Myka 9) in 2010, "Al Bundy" by Intuition in 2010, and the Fresh Coast Documentary in 2008.
Non-music related features
In early 2009, Dumbfoundead hosted 'Kollaboration Hip Hop' and was also an interviewer during the R16 B-boy Festival in Seoul, South Korea. He has been featured on CNN, NBC Los Angeles, Fox 11 and Gizmodo for spearheading the LA Underground scene and creating such pieces as Jam Session 2.0 (released on January 20, 2010), which networked 8 artists in different locations to create one song. His ongoing youtube series, entitled "The Homies", features fellow artists and peers and allows them to showcase their abilities. Features include P.E.A.C.E. of Freestyle Fellowship, DJ Zo, Open Mike Eagle, and PK of Kollaboration.
Grindtime/KingOfTheDot/StompingGroundz
Dumbfoundead's first popularized Grindtime battle was with fellow Asian emcee Tantrum[5] and received high praise—achieving some of the highest numbers of views for Grindtime battles of its era. Many have attributed his victory to his relaxed swagger and sharp humor that has become synonymous with his style as a battler.
"... he had the weirder eerie f***ing kind of wit... that weird dirty extra evil kind of f***ing punchline..." - Jamie DeWolf, one of the judges of the Tantrum vs. Dumbfoundead battle.
With the Tantrum battle being his debut of Grindtime, Dumbfoundead went on to battle Illusion-Z, F.L.O., The Saurus, and Pumpkinhead in the Grindtime circuit, losing only to two time World Rap Championship and Scribble Jam champion The Saurus.
Dumbfoundead also went to Toronto, Canada to battle in King of the Dot, often seen as the Canadian equivalent of Grindtime. He lost in a heated battle against Canadian rapper Kid Twist. It is still a highly debated battle, although he admits Kid Twist won.
Dumbfounded is known as a comedic emcee for his jokes, disses, and rebuttals in battle. His videos have become quite popular on media sharing sites such as youtube and diepnut.com. He is also Korean.
Film
Dumbfoundead announced in one of his video blogs that he would have a small role in a film titled The Detention.
Love Psycle
Dumbfoundead & DJ Zo Lyrics
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you find it so intriguing, your heart is beating its
so misleading,
the want grows into god I need it
then you find it slowly leaving,
you look for
something just the same, so you can feel it once
again
and go back to salvage what remains,
drunken advances,
multiple chances,
rookie romantics
in need of practice,
we're students of love,
in and out of classes,
go for the ride until it crashes,
Ive been through enough
to have learned my lessons,
from puppy love throughout
my adolescence,
we're friends and enemies,
the same identity,
you're a source of strength
but a waste of energy,
we play that game that
some aren't built for, feel that
pain that some would kill for,
we drank we smoke,
we've taken the pillform,
got high with you even as your mentor,
what we had seemed irreplaceable,
till I ran and got a taste of new,
but my sex drive was just a waste of fuel,
shoulda just used it all on my race to you,
I'm naked, I'm numb, I'm stupid, I'm staying
And if Cupid's got a gun, then he's shootin'
Lights black, Heads bang, You're my drug, We live it
You're drunk, you need it, Real love, I'll give it
So we're bound to linger on
We drink the fatal drop
Then love until we bleed
Then fall apart in parts
when im in im in, put my chips on black, your kiss
burned my lips like I just hit crack, turn the
lights off we get it crackin, turn the lights on
and we lose the passion,
we try new things by lying and cheating,
a constant cycle of goodbyes
and greetings,
act like love has a higher meaning,
we're afraid to let loose of are
tied up demons,
time consuming,
mind confusion,
im trying theres gotta be
a science to it, is it worth the effort,
im not an expert,
once a heckler before the pressure,
a constant battle with no winner at the end,
a simple breakdown from lover to a friend,
friend to an enemy than lover once again,
it comes and goes as subtle as the wind,
it comes and goes as subtle as the wind,
subtle as the wind
The song Love Psycle by Dumbfoundead & DJ Zo is a poignant exploration of the ups and downs of romantic love. The lyrics describe the familiar feeling of falling for someone hard, only to see that affection wane as time goes on. The song suggests that this feeling is a cycle that many people go through, trying to recapture the intensity of first love by going through multiple partners or risky behaviors.
The first stanza sets up the pattern of the love psycle, with the singer describing the rush of intense emotion followed by disappointment and disillusionment. The second stanza introduces the idea that this cycle happens to everyone, with many people trying to master the art of love through trial and error. The verses that follow detail the singer's personal experience with this cycle, including feeling like their past love was irreplaceable, but then eventually finding a new partner. The second half of the song brings the bridge and chorus around, painting a vivid picture of the intensity of love and the constant push and pull that many couples experience, ending on the bittersweet note of the love being subtle as the wind.
Overall, Love Psycle is a raw and honest portrayal of the way many people experience love, getting caught up in the romance and passion only to see it fade away over time. Despite the sad tone of the lyrics, the song is also hopeful, acknowledging that love is a complicated and difficult ride but urging listeners to keep going until they find the real thing.
Line by Line Meaning
at first you find it so intriguing, your heart is beating its so misleading, the want grows into god I need it
At the beginning, the feeling of love seems fascinating and exciting, but it's also deceiving. Eventually, the desire evolves into a necessity.
then you find it slowly leaving, you look for something just the same, so you can feel it once again
As time passes, the love fades away, and you try to find another love that can make you feel the same way you did before.
you go through strangers but its strange and go back to salvage what remains
You try to find love with strangers, but it feels weird. Eventually, you go back to trying to fix the remainders of your previous relationship.
drunken advances, multiple chances, rookie romantics in need of practice, we're students of love, in and out of classes, go for the ride until it crashes
We make foolish and inexperienced attempts at love while getting drunk and taking multiple chances. We're all still learning about love, stuck in a constant cycle of ups and downs until it falls apart.
Ive been through enough to have learned my lessons, from puppy love throughout my adolescence
I've had enough experience with love to learn my lessons and grow from them, as I've gone through puppy love and adolescence.
we're friends and enemies, the same identity, you're a source of strength but a waste of energy
Our relationship is a confusing mixture of friendship and enmity. We're too similar in nature, and although you give me strength, you also drain me of energy.
we play that game that some aren't built for, feel that pain that some would kill for
We're playing a game of love that some people aren't capable of playing, and although it brings us pain, others would do anything to feel love's intensity.
we drank we smoke, we've taken the pillform, got high with you even as your mentor
We've tried everything to feel a deeper connection, from drinking and smoking to taking drugs. I've even been high with you as I acted as your mentor.
what we had seemed irreplaceable, till I ran and got a taste of new, but my sex drive was just a waste of fuel, shoulda just used it all on my race to you
What we had felt irreplaceable until I left to try something new. I realized my sex drive was pointless unless I focused it on loving you.
I'm naked, I'm numb, I'm stupid, I'm staying And if Cupid's got a gun, then he's shootin'
I feel exposed, vulnerable, and foolish, but I'll stay in this relationship even though it's painful. Even if Cupid himself wanted to shoot me with his arrows of love, I'd still stay.
Lights black, Heads bang, You're my drug, We live it
Our relationship feels like an intense rock concert where the lights are out, and our heads are banging. You're my addiction, and we live for the highs and lows of our love.
You're drunk, you need it, Real love, I'll give it
You're intoxicated by love and desire it intensely, and I'll give you true love that comes with openness, honesty, and commitment.
So we're bound to linger on We drink the fatal drop Then love until we bleed Then fall apart in parts
Our relationship is bound to linger on, and although we might go through painful experiences, we'll continue to love until it hurts us. Eventually, we'll fall apart only to return again.
when im in im in, put my chips on black, your kiss burned my lips like I just hit crack, turn the lights off we get it crackin, turn the lights on and we lose the passion
When I'm in love, I'm fully committed and willing to take risks. Your kiss is addictive, like a drug. We find our passion in the dark, but when we turn on the lights, it fades away.
we try new things by lying and cheating, a constant cycle of goodbyes and greetings, act like love has a higher meaning, we're afraid to let loose of our tied up demons
We try to experience new things in love by lying and cheating, leading to a constant cycle of breakups and reunions. We act like love should have more meaning but are too scared to face our inner demons.
time-consuming, mind confusion, im trying there's gotta be a science to it, is it worth the effort, im not an expert
Love takes a lot of time and effort, and it can be confusing and overwhelming. I'm trying to understand the science behind it, and if it's worth the effort. I'm not an expert in love, but I'm still trying.
once a heckler before the pressure, a constant battle with no winner in the end, a simple breakdown from lover to a friend, friend to an enemy than lover once again
I used to mock love until I experienced it myself. Our relationship is a constant battle with no clear winner. It's easy for us to go from being lovers to friends and then to enemies, and back again to lovers.
it comes and goes as subtle as the wind, it comes and goes as subtle as the wind, subtle as the wind
Our love comes and goes, and it's as subtle as the wind. We can't control it, and sometimes, it's barely noticeable.
Contributed by Alice L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TRTGFC90
We try new things by lying and cheating
A constant cycle of goodbyes and greetings
Act like love has a higher meaning
We’re afraid to let loose of are tied up demons
Time consuming
Mind confusion
Im trying theres gotta be a science to it
Is it worth the effort
Im not an expert
@leahosman
I USED TO LOVE THIS SONG!! glad I rediscovered it. I was totally confused and lost at 15 but this song helped me find my way <3
@MatthewWilliams-ws2ju
Accurate
@chino7106
Still Here 11 Years Later
@donrodrigovil09
this song really has that something that makes u want to listen to it over and over again!!!
@Bhslion
Oh sweet nostalgia. Take me back.
@jimmyjon7783
That songs still hits the feels
@mariavv5002
still love this song
@24elchicotemido
Still?
@corricarter5513
Still one of my favorite songs
@bananashiprepublic7022
Imagine my surprise when I randomly clicked this song and heard this beat.