After a scene-stealing appearance on The Alchemist's 2012 album Russian Roulette and some buzz-building early singles, hip-hop's newest supergroup is ready to take the spotlight. Consisting of Cali-bred emcees Planet Asia, Killer Ben, and Tristate, Durag Dynasty is the latest project presented by The Alchemist. Durag Dyansty's debut album 360 Waves (entirely produced by The Alchemist) was released on March 26, 2013.
While Planet Asia has enjoyed an extensive career dating back to the late 90s, Killer Ben and Tristate are newer artists. Fortunately, the latter two are no less capable of rocking the mic, and both get a stamp of approval from Alchemist. "Tristate is a professional wizard," he says. "Killer Ben is a rare combination of a certified larynx surgeon and a schoolyard bully." Joining the three co-stars is a star-studded lineup of guests, including Prodigy, Evidence, Phil da Agony, Chace Infinite, and more. Expect head-nodding hip-hop and, in The Alchemist's words, "stretchable polyester rhythms."
Tender Greens
Durag Dynasty Lyrics
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Stidler hid the rid of the riddler
Getting rid of the filth til they killed your ricochet, renegade rhyme splinter
Dan Blinter – he suffer from cold feet, it’s no sleep
I got handled like mo chicks, I hold heats
Beat graceful, Pete Sakes, my radiance
Like staring at the burner bush, max being the ravious plaques
Meaning they praising, I’m atheist
Talk native go song haters or song sacred
If the wogs may just got some more baggers, you know the baseler, spill the shit
Then bully your hood, the mack cuta’s plan to raise you passes back to back
Would, I’m that good
In Tristate holster outbreak, I go primate
My beaters go savage til I make his third eye ache again
The killer’s bin, spit fire back, spit flim, spit shining gems but I ain’t buying that
You wanna leak don’t you? Download it free, won’t ya?
Before you know it, pop pop, that’s when the blood sold ya
(Verse)
Out of body, probably my Gattis will leave you lying snotty
Don’t try to hobby with a jolly like it’s laddi daddi
You outer space, Lord, holy shit, look at Shorty
You just a poser on a skateboard tryna alli
On my Muhammad Ali, got bought Iluminati
Do the knowledge debut, the sky is down and you go sloppier
Soon as the molly up
On the other side of the planet
Where broads ain’t really trippin what kind of car we in
Pimp pimp hurray, blazin a 8th of hip a day
The wealth of this rhyming, diamonds out of Tiffany’s
Health is the science, exercise lips and weight
Might take a little discipline to get you straight
I’m good money every time man, official cake
Tools for the haters in case I gotta fix a face
Tools on the table, pick a face straight from leviathan
My parents moddy of a nigga playin
(Verse)
Man tryna slap MacDonald, mack rap photo mack
Zodiac crack Ronald Reagan racks, blowin stack
Give or take a decimal, dangerous decibals
Talk delectable, I’m cheffin up something exceptional
Taste the pleth of her styles, I pitch corner block projects split
Straight chipped off of pyramid bricks
It’s all hieroglyph, Titanic oracle porch
That’s boatlandish, word to my nautical sport – they can’t stand it
Fly fast in easter beastin for a feature
Snortin reefer, now I’m bout to beat ya out yo sneakers
Air blow back fusion, fire no wings
Mixed with the bow jacks, straps attached, no strings
Photographic ratchets, smash your cabbage maggot
From the looks of your head of lettuce we have a salad
Tender greens fiend, 3 ring regime team
Leave you steam cleaned, promoters better bring crème
The lyrics of Durag Dynasty's song "Tender Greens" showcase the group's signature style of hardcore lyricism and intricate wordplay. The song is filled with dense rhymes, imagery, and metaphors, that make listening an enjoyable experience. The first verse speaks about someone getting rid of the filth, and the rhymes are called the "renegade rhyme splinter." The second verse references the Illuminati, exercise, and exercising self-discipline to succeed. Lastly, the third verse references drugs, flying fast, fusion, and making salads filled with your head of lettuce.
Line by Line Meaning
Stidler hid the rid of the riddler
Stidler removed the complexity of the problem from the riddler
Getting rid of the filth til they killed your ricochet, renegade rhyme splinter
They are rapping with such a destructive force that it eliminates everything that crosses its path
Dan Blinter – he suffer from cold feet, it’s no sleep
Dan Blinter is experiencing nervousness and insomnia
I got handled like mo chicks, I hold heats
They are handling their business with a calm temperament, but they have the potential for violence if necessary
Beat graceful, Pete Sakes, my radiance
They have a fluid and rhythmic flow in their music, similar to a well-choreographed performance, and it has an illuminating effect on listeners
Like staring at the burner bush, max being the ravious plaques
Meaning they praising, I’m atheist
They are receiving a lot of praise, but they don't subscribe to religious beliefs
Got bargained, all shinin kamikaze corner store labelges
They have agreed to terms that involve taking risks, but they are doing everything with a certain level of style and flair
Talk native go song haters or song sacred
They are trying to mix their heritage and values into their music, which can be polarizing
If the wogs may just got some more baggers, you know the baseler, spill the shit
If they had more resources and support, they would be able to make even better music
Then bully your hood, the mack cuta’s plan to raise you passes back to back
Would, I’m that good
They are confident in their ability to outperform other rappers and bring success to their neighborhood
In Tristate holster outbreak, I go primate
When they are on stage, they transform into an unstoppable force
My beaters go savage til I make his third eye ache again
Their music hits so hard that it can cause physical discomfort to listeners
The killer’s bin, spit fire back, spit flim, spit shining gems but I ain’t buying that
Other rappers are trying to challenge them, but they aren't impressed
You wanna leak don’t you? Download it free, won’t ya?
Before you know it, pop pop, that’s when the blood sold ya
Some people illegally share their music online, but when they get caught, the consequences can be severe
Out of body, probably my Gattis will leave you lying snotty
Their performance will be so intense that it will physically affect listeners
Don’t try to hobby with a jolly like it’s laddi daddi
Don't try to mess around or take their music lightly
You outer space, Lord, holy shit, look at Shorty
They are amazed by the talent of someone special
You just a poser on a skateboard tryna alli
Someone is pretending to be something they're not
On my Muhammad Ali, got bought Iluminati
They are confident in their skills, and they have achieved success without selling out to powerful organizations
Do the knowledge debut, the sky is down and you go sloppier
They are challenging new rappers to keep learning and improving
Soon as the molly up
As soon as they consume an illegal drug called molly
On the other side of the planet
Where broads ain’t really trippin what kind of car we in
In a place where women are more interested in personality than material possessions
Pimp pimp hurray, blazin a 8th of hip a day
They are living a lifestyle of indulgence and excess
The wealth of this rhyming, diamonds out of Tiffany’s
They are making a lot of money from their music, similar to how Tiffany's sells a lot of expensive jewelry
Health is the science, exercise lips and weight
Might take a little discipline to get you straight
They understand the importance of maintaining good health and staying in shape, and it takes effort to achieve these goals
I’m good money every time man, official cake
Tools for the haters in case I gotta fix a face
They are very successful and have a lot of money, but they are also prepared to defend themselves if necessary
Tools on the table, pick a face straight from leviathan
My parents moddy of a nigga playin
They have weapons ready to use if needed, and they come from a background that has a lot of experience with violence
Man tryna slap MacDonald, mack rap photo mack
They are trying to devalue the image and reputation of another rapper
Zodiac crack Ronald Reagan racks, blowin stack
They are making a lot of money and are very successful
Give or take a decimal, dangerous decibals
Their music is powerful and can cause harm
Talk delectable, I’m cheffin up something exceptional
They are crafting their music to be pleasurable and enjoyable to listen to
Taste the pleth of her styles, I pitch corner block projects split
They have a lot of different styles and can adapt to different situations
Straight chipped off of pyramid bricks
It’s all hieroglyph, Titanic oracle porch
They are referencing ancient cultures and symbols to express the importance and depth of their music
That’s boatlandish, word to my nautical sport – they can’t stand it
Others are jealous of their success and cannot accept how good they are
Fly fast in easter beastin for a feature
Snortin reefer, now I’m bout to beat ya out yo sneakers
They are willing to take risks to improve their music, and they're also ready to challenge and outperform other rappers
Air blow back fusion, fire no wings
Mixed with the bow jacks, straps attached, no strings
Their music has the power to be both ethereal and explosive, and they have a lot of control over how it sounds
Photographic ratchets, smash your cabbage maggot
From the looks of your head of lettuce we have a salad
They are using violent imagery to express how they can overpower their enemies with ease
Tender greens fiend, 3 ring regime team
Leave you steam cleaned, promoters better bring crème
They are committed to creating high-quality music that will leave a lasting impression and attract more support
Contributed by Nathaniel T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.