MSTRKRFT (pronounced Master-craft) is the pet project from Toronto, Ontario… Read Full Bio ↴MSTRKRFT (pronounced Master-craft) is the pet project from Toronto, Ontario, Canada of musician Jesse F. Keeler (Death From Above 1979) and studio wizard Al-P (Girlsareshort).

“It all comes down to feel,” states AL-P. “We’re interested in making people feel like they want to dance, at least a little bit, so it’s all about whatever it takes to get people there.”

Formed in 2005, the pair has been collaborating, on and off, since 1998. Though they went separate routes – Jesse taking a brief break from music, and Al moving to New York where he worked at studios like Sound on Sound and Chung King recording artists as diverse as Jay-Z, Wyclef Jean, and David Clayton Thomas – the friends remained in contact, trading tapes of their individual, unreleased forays into dance music.

This studio success naturally led to Al’s being at the helm early in 2002 when Jesse was looking for fresh production ideas to compliment his band, Death From Above 1979. Jesse and Al worked 15 hours a day in the studio together to complete DFA 79’s “You're A Woman, I'm A Machine”, a red-hot masterpiece that fuses the energy of rock and roll with the oomph of disco that received rave reviews and spawned hit singles like “Romantic Rights,” and “Black History Month.” It also gave rise to Jesse and Al’s resolve to start their own project.

Enter MSTRKRFT, a package of house, hip-hop, grime, punk, and all kinds of electronic experimentation rolled into one. In a little over a year they have developed a cult following of dance fans around the world and have remixed just about everyone including The Kills, Annie and Wolfmother’s track “Woman” for which they have been nominated for a Grammy for Best Remix.

“I love DJing so much,” enthuses JFK. “It’s so emotionally rewarding to see a room full of people dancing. That’s better than any experience I’ve ever had.”

With two feet firmly planted in punk rock’s influential past, and two in dance music’s future, MSTRKRFT are the now of now, wow.

MSTRKRFT's The Looks, was released on Last Gang records in North America and on Modular in Australia and the United Kingdom.

MSTRKRFT recently (December 2, 2007) played along with Ratatat, Jay-Jay Johanson, Claude VonStroke and Björk in the Sonofilia festival in Guadalajara, México.

Click Click
MSTRKRFT Lyrics

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What rappers you know,
That can get on an up tempo 120 man,
And still gas it.
This a whole 'nother man
A whole 'nother page of the game
Mstrkrft, what is it tho?
This ya partner 4-0 man.

Got a pocket full of stones,
Hit me on my beeper,
I mean my metro phone

In the kitchen with a chicken
The block, the curb, the turf, booty flickin', (flea flickin')

Grown folks call me mister,
Everybody wants to take a picture with a fixture (click click)

Little homies make it hot, don't call me 40 watter,
Call me guac in my sock

I'm a real tycoon,
Ex d-boy probably know me on the moon

Its a whole 'notha segment,
The episode where my wallet gets pregnant

Ching, go ahead pump yo breaks,
We don't smoke shake,
We only smoke grape

And I'm still with this shit.
Everybody love how I pump my spit

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in MSTRKRFT's song Click Click, can be interpreted as a reflection of the artist's experience in the music industry. The opening lines serve as a challenge to other rappers, claiming that MSTRKRFT can handle an up-tempo beat while still being able to deliver strong, meaningful lyrics. The artist then goes on to describe his lifestyle, with a pocket full of stones, which is likely to be a reference to carrying a gun or carrying drugs. The artist also uses his now-retro Metro phone as a nostalgic reference to his past.

The next lines of the song depict the artist's time in the kitchen, likely referring to cooking drugs, with suggestions of prostitution and booty flicking on the block. The artist then continues to state his influence in the industry, being referred to as "mister" by grown folks and being photographed as a "fixture" by fans. The artist goes on to mention his new nickname, "guac in my sock," which could mean that he is rolling in money.

The artist also mentions his past as an ex-d-boy, shorthand for a drug dealer, and how he is now a tycoon, which suggests he has found success in the music industry. The line “my wallet gets pregnant” most likely means that he has a lot of money, and it figuratively gets bigger and bigger. Finally, the artist establishes his strong character and influence, with everyone in love with his style and how he "pumps his spit."

Line by Line Meaning

What rappers you know,
Which rappers do you know of who can rap at a fast tempo of 120 beats per minute and still keep up with it?

That can get on an up tempo 120 man,
Who have the ability to rap at a fast tempo of 120 beats per minute and still perform well?

And still gas it.
And still maintain their energy and continue to deliver their lyrics with the same level of intensity.

This a whole 'nother man
This is a completely different level of skill and performance.

A whole 'nother page of the game
A completely different strategy or approach to the music industry compared to other rappers.

Mstrkrft, what is it tho?
What style or genre of music is Mstrkrft known for?

This ya partner 4-0 man.
This is your friend or collaborator who goes by the name of 4-0.

Got a pocket full of stones,
I have a lot of money in cash or drugs in my possession.

Hit me on my beeper,
Contact me using my pager to stay in touch or communicate with me.

I mean my metro phone
Or you can reach me through my mobile phone service provider.

In the kitchen with a chicken
I am preparing or cooking food, specifically a chicken dish, in the kitchen.

The block, the curb, the turf, booty flickin', (flea flickin')
I am in the neighborhood or area where I grew up or usually stay, and I am surrounded by people and activities that are familiar to me. There is also some kind of sexual dance happening, which is called booty flicking or flea flicking.

Grown folks call me mister,
Adults or people older than me respect me and refer to me with the title 'mister.'

Everybody wants to take a picture with a fixture (click click)
People admire and want to take a photo with me, perhaps because I am an important or influential figure in the community.

Little homies make it hot, don't call me 40 watter,
Younger people are causing trouble or making the situation tense, but don't address me as '40 watter.'

Call me guac in my sock
Instead, refer to me as 'guac in my sock,' which is possibly a reference to carrying drugs or cash.

I'm a real tycoon,
I am a successful and wealthy person or businessman.

Ex d-boy probably know me on the moon
Former drug dealers may know of me even in other parts of the country or world, possibly because of my reputation or connections.

Its a whole 'notha segment,
This is a completely different aspect or part of my life that I am discussing now.

The episode where my wallet gets pregnant
This is the moment where I am earning a lot of money or making a big financial investment.

Ching, go ahead pump yo breaks,
Stop rushing or pushing too hard, take a break and slow down for a bit.

We don't smoke shake,
We do not smoke low-quality or inferior weed.

We only smoke grape
Instead, we prefer to smoke a higher quality strain of weed called 'grape.'

And I'm still with this shit.
I am still committed to this lifestyle or profession despite the challenges and difficulties it may bring.

Everybody love how I pump my spit
People admire and enjoy my style of rapping and how I deliver my lyrics.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AL PUODZIUKAS, JESSE KEELER

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