Das Racist

Let's bring things to the more light-hearted end of the hip-hop spectrum. I didn't have the funds to play paparazzi at South by Southwest. But I managed to discover some cool music, from the comfort of my own home as I looked after the big homie Grandpa. "Das Racist", what a name right?



MP3: “Ek Shaneesh” (via conscienceofsound.net)

Peep the exotic ethic-flavored drums. There's kind of a serious tone to the instrumental, but the raps are just authentically silly. They take the beats seriously, but they don't take them selves seriously. I didn't really analyze the music at first. Too distracted by my own headknocking.



MTV Iggy: Explaining Das Racist To Your Mom

But after going to that link sent to me by MTV Iggy, I read their dope little comic about two music nerds discussing what their name might means. Suddenly, Das Racist" all makes sense. It's a perfect band name for the vibe of their records.



Reminds me of LMFAO with a lot more rhythm and pop culture social commentary. This song can open debates. There's plenty of lyrical content that's deeper than when it first meets the ear. But even on the surface, it's a slick concept song. These dudes are spitting on beats.



It's two in the morning' and you and your friends are just stoned. They get you to drive them through the drive thru at Taco Bell. You look at your friend like WTF cause he ordered a "PH2" and a Crunch Wrap Supreme. It feels like a relatively new thing that two of healthiest restaurant chains have joined forces. Pizza Slut and Taco Hell together is a "luxury" found in consumer country America.


Some people need to curb their enthusiasm.