Ecid is a kamikaze visionary: an artist with an all or nothing approach to … Read Full Bio ↴Ecid is a kamikaze visionary: an artist with an all or nothing approach to every aspect of his art and life. Ambitious almost to a fault with an “us against them” DIY mentality, Ecid has self-booked, self released, and self-made his own movement. Ecid doesn’t try to sell you on any one way of life, he only sells you on the idea that you can live however you want. A Minneapolis native and a participant in the Twin Cities hip hop scene since 2003. ECID's new album, Werewolf Hologram was listed #20 on CMJ's "Top 50 Hiphop Albums" of 2012. It also earned the blue eyed charmer glowing reviews from MTV Hive, Stupid Dope, AOL Spinner, Eastern Surf, City Pages, and many more. The future is looking very fluorescent...

Ecid pushes the limits of sampling, it’s not so much what he samples, it’s what he does with every note. Pitch shifting and chopping every sample to the point of no return, slapping together psych-rock vocal chops with 808 booms and hand claps, then adding more layers of drum breaks, and echo heavy guitars. Inspired by the duality in humanity, Werewolf Hologram tackles heavy thought provoking topics that really dig into your head. The hooks explode: layer upon layer of melodies evoking color and nostalgia. Ecid brings you into a new world, his world. He has a knack for slap stick, smarty pants, one liners that make us smile while shaking our heads in disbelief. His voice is full of charm and just enough personal triumph and tragedy so you believe every word. Werewolf Hologram is an album fueled by the loss of a friend and mentor, a computer crash, and the realization that nothing, not even plastic, is meant to last.

PRESS:

"...it’s also clear that Ecid is someone worth getting excited over. He may have a masterpiece in him."
- POPMATTERS.COM

"...stunningly intricate and grounded in the kind of conscious-rap reality that any hip-hop fan will find appealing."
-EASTERN SURF MAGAZINE

“He’s one of the more thoughtful and interesting...emcees to emerge in recent memory. He’s assured but not arrogant, biting but not belligerent, and his social commentary would come off as snooty if it wasn’t couched in such intricate wordplay.”
- City Pages

“...Ecid does merit comparisons to Astronautalis and Sage Francis with his brainy, topical themes and indie-rocky flavor...”
- Star Tribune

"Ecid is honest, cynical, dark, imaginative, creative, witty, funny, politically aware, and, at times, a fucking genius."
-CrayonBeats.com

“Werewolf Hologram is a lot of play on words, over a wide array of microsampled, yet organic sounds, and a dizzying array of cynical, freshly delivered puns and plays on words that rank among the best work that Ecid has committed to record.”
- Reviler.org

"Ecid is playing some really cool audio games with the samples he uses, and some of the production techniques help pull the listener in and keep them there. It's not only a rapper's album, but it's for the production heads too, who will be smiling at the known sounds and scratching their heads at the unknown ones for days, if not months or years."- OKAYPLAYER.COM..

“About “Kings of Compton: NWA vs. Kings of Leon”: What’s more is [Ecid] reworked all
the original Kings [of Leons]’ tracks, so the end result feels less like mash-up by numbers and instead takes on a crazy, undeniably original life of its own, in a similar fashion
to Danger Mouse’s The Grey Album (The Beatles x Jay-Z), which heavily influenced
Ecid’s undertaking.”
- indieshuffle.com

"Yup, I did say poetic extremist, because Ecid absolutely goes off. Lyrics take the forefront on this album, and he has a powerful voice and imagination to bring it there. -UGS MAG (ugsmag.com)

"With a penchant for crafting sinister imagery and flipping American clichés into semiotic finger traps, Ecid shows a complex understanding of contemporary American identity" -SLUG Magazine (slugmag.com)

Boo Hoo
ECID Lyrics

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There burning up villages in Libya
While we bitch about sitting on a city bus
Silly fucks live it up one less bill to divvy up
Insurgence V.S. peace sign insignia's
Read the stat sheet conceived with hippie love
Sticky licky lucky lolly amphibian lunges
The modern day high is at least sixty bucks
Too much purple in your pissy cup

Pin the tail on the pin-striped donkey dick simian mut
now your stuck with an implant in your Tibia
gimmy gimmy liberty don't get lippy schmuck
No pity for idiot pups
There she goes drunk again- everybody clap for Lydia
Singin' like a virgin karaoke at shitty pub
We all chase our tails then blame our shadows dizzying us
pimpin our lineage up

ooh ooh you don't fucking get it. You just don't get it do you
ooh ooh you don't fucking get it. I see right through you- boo hoo
ooh ooh you don't fucking get it. You just don't get it do you
ooh ooh you don't fucking get it. I see right through you- boo hoo

Ya wanna change but your wardrobes limited
ya tied the knot then ate up all the red rope licorice
We dip our feet in the deep end for dividends
swimmin in over our heads just for the primitive
I'm a sucker too, I'm that dude buying the sneakers
to match the freebie t-shirt
he got at the D.B. Sweeney double feature last Easter.
In 01' I had a cell phone a 2-way and a beeper
don't believe me? ask a legion of weed freak tweakers
I need to air it out like a free falling streaker
going Bob Sieger on a pre-fab skeezer
waiting for the pool boy to get the VISA out the freezer
I don't answer when you call now, wonder why?
I see your true colors now and I'm color blind
Not calling out names, maybe some other time
No angels here just 3 upside down number 9's

ooh ooh you don't fucking get it. You just don't get it do you
ooh ooh you don't fucking get it. I see right through you- boo hoo

ooh ooh you don't fucking get it. You just don't get it do you
ooh ooh you don't fucking get it. I see right through you- boo hoo

Overall Meaning

The song “Boo Hoo” by ECID talks about the struggles of modern life and how people tend to get caught up in frivolous things while ignoring the more significant issues happening around them. He highlights the burning of villages in Libya while people complain about not having enough space on a bus. The lyrics suggest that people focus on trivial things such as fashion and consuming rather than taking action on important issues.

ECID points out that we are all guilty of being caught up in consumerism and apathy. The line “ya wanna change but your wardrobe's limited” emphasizes how people think they are making a difference by changing personal style rather than actively bringing about change. He also critiques people who stay in their comfort zones, choosing to “dip their feet in the deep end for dividends” instead of taking risks and pushing for progress.

The chorus of the song, “ooh ooh you don't fucking get it, I see right through you - boo hoo,” emphasizes the frustration and disappointment ECID feels towards those who refuse to take action or acknowledge the issues surrounding them. In summary, “Boo Hoo” calls for listeners to recognize the problems in the world and to take action rather than being complacent.

Line by Line Meaning

There burning up villages in Libya
People in Libya are experiencing devastating destruction and loss.

While we bitch about sitting on a city bus
In comparison to the intense struggles of others, we are complaining about a relatively minor inconvenience.

Silly fucks live it up one less bill to divvy up
Those who are benefiting from the suffering of others are selfish and thoughtless.

Insurgence V.S. peace sign insignia's
There is a conflict between those who support violence and those who support peace.

Read the stat sheet conceived with hippie love
The information being presented is influenced by a peace-loving mindset.

Sticky licky lucky lolly amphibian lunges
Drugs are being used to obtain a temporary feeling of euphoria.

The modern day high is at least sixty bucks
The cost of obtaining drugs is expensive and shows how the drug industry preys on people's desires.

Too much purple in your pissy cup
The artist is criticizing someone for drinking too much of an unhealthy substance.

Pin the tail on the pin-striped donkey dick simian mut
The artist is insulting someone for being foolish or unintelligent.

now your stuck with an implant in your Tibia
Someone is experiencing a negative consequence due to a risky decision they made.

gimmy gimmy liberty don't get lippy schmuck
The singer is sarcastically saying that someone should demand their freedom, but not be too vocal about it.

No pity for idiot pups
The artist has no sympathy for people who make foolish or careless choices.

There she goes drunk again- everybody clap for Lydia
The singer is pointing out the unhealthy behavior of someone named Lydia, which is being celebrated by those around her.

Singin' like a virgin karaoke at shitty pub
Lydia is singing and behaving as if she is innocent and pure, despite being under the influence of alcohol.

We all chase our tails then blame our shadows dizzying us
We often get caught up in repetitive behavior and then blame external factors for our confusion.

pimpin our lineage up
We are trying to present our family lineage in a more positive light.

Ya wanna change but your wardrobes limited
Someone desires change, but feels constrained by their limited options.

ya tied the knot then ate up all the red rope licorice
Someone got married and then indulged in something that is now viewed as a bad decision.

We dip our feet in the deep end for dividends
We are taking risks to obtain rewards or profits, even if those risks are dangerous.

swimmin in over our heads just for the primitive
We are willingly putting ourselves in a difficult or dangerous situation for no rational reason.

I'm a sucker too, I'm that dude buying the sneakers to match the freebie t-shirt
The artist is admitting to having made a frivolous purchase to match a free item they received.

he got at the D.B. Sweeney double feature last Easter.
The free item the artist received was something they got a long time ago.

In 01' I had a cell phone a 2-way and a beeper
The singer is reminiscing about their technology usage in the early 2000s.

don't believe me? ask a legion of weed freak tweakers
The artist is making a sarcastic comment about people who use drugs and may not remember the same things they do.

I need to air it out like a free falling streaker
The singer feels they need to express themselves more freely and openly.

going Bob Sieger on a pre-fab skeezer
The singer is being aggressive towards someone who is fake or superficial.

waiting for the pool boy to get the VISA out the freezer
The singer is waiting for someone else to solve a problem for them.

I don't answer when you call now, wonder why?
The artist is ignoring someone's attempts to communicate with them and questioning why they would do so.

I see your true colors now and I'm color blind
The artist now sees past someone's facade and no longer trusts them.

Not calling out names, maybe some other time
The singer is keeping their criticism vague and unspecified for now.

No angels here just 3 upside down number 9's
There is no one who is completely good or perfect, only flawed individuals.

ooh ooh you don't fucking get it. You just don't get it do you
The artist is frustrated that others do not understand their point of view.

ooh ooh you don't fucking get it. I see right through you- boo hoo
The artist believes they understand others' true motives and sees them as selfish or foolish.

ooh ooh you don't fucking get it. You just don't get it do you
The artist is still frustrated that others do not understand their perspective.

ooh ooh you don't fucking get it. I see right through you- boo hoo
The singer is still convinced they understand others' true intentions and sees them as pathetic.

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