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Dead Serious

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This duo founded by EPMD by the name Das Efx had so much originality that it actually may have hurt a more prosperous career as the entire industry began mocking their style. The debut, Dead Serious is comprised of nursery rhymes and a stutter step flow that originated from this LP. Maybe thought of as a gimmick, but this was East Coast hip-hop in its purest form. Filled with simple funk samples that acknowledged the flow. The fulfillment is in the orthodox lyrics by Crazy Drazy and Books.

How could u give this album anything but 5 stars, mics whatever. This is the most original and imitated group and album of all time! IZ u STUPID?!! Man! I played this album over and over and over... These dudes should definitely be in the Hip-Hop Hall Of Fame! And don't listen to fools that say some of these tracks are wack. There are no whack Das Efx songs anywhere in the world. Buy this one. Definitely.

Das Efx was one of the most immitated artists in the early 90's.
Lyrically and style wise they were as original as it comes.
Even there look was unlike any other. There are a few filler songs on this cd. But They want efx, Microphone checker
and Straight from the Sewer are 3 classics.Even the videos
for each of these songs stand the test of time in there originalty.

And if your tired of rap songs and videos looking and sounding
like commercials for whatever products these new artists are endorsing. Then You will love Das Efx. From the parka jackets to the gas masks there is nothing pretty about these cats. This
is music for men made by men before all these artists catered
to females (ll.cool j) .

All in all this is a classic album. That no real hip-hop fan
should be without.

Das Efx was a group that's kind of been forgotten through the years, but Dre and Skoob made some of the most entertaining raps of the nineties, especially on "Dead Serious". The Brooklyn boys are never really serious, and they are talented in their speed and raps. The production matches their lyrics and this is a really great album.

The first three songs on the album are the best. "Mic Checka" has a good guitar beat and the entertaining raps that become standard for the album. "Jussummen" introduces the boys as, well, "jussummen that's on the mic". "They Want Efx" is a classic, you still hear it today, because of the head spinning raps and "siggity stiggity liggitys" and the crazy beat. There are a lot of funny references to 90s culture if you listen to it. "Dum Dums", "Klap Ya Handz", and "Brooklyn to T-Neck" are all good too. I really like "If Only", which has a saxophone in the chorus and good bass with the good lyrics. "Straight From The Sewer" shows the playfullness that Das Efx was known for and ends the album on a good note.

Although Das Efx's name may be somewhat forgotten, their influence was felt in rap. Everyone from Rev Run to Kris Kross to Young Black Teenagers were saying "iggitys" in his raps by the nineties. "Dead Serious" is a really fun album to listen to, and all ten songs are good, and you can sit down and listen to the whole thing.

Look for the person wanting to know were they on crack.....U must be on crack this CD is real, this is one of the best classics that I have in my collection I love all the songs, maybe not exactly east coast but all the rest of them were classics to me this CD is a must buy, if it wasn't for them there would be know Fatigues and Timberland boots and Dreads, The BCC (no disrespect) didn't start this, but Das Efx did and that was a trend in 4 a long time at least here, if you didn't like this album I don't know what to say but 4 all of ya'll that gave this album respect much luv!!!!!!!

This Cd from DAS EFX features some of the most clever wordplay in the hisotry of hip hop (so far). Lots of fun and cryptic gags from Generation -X cartoons and commericals (the references to weebils, holly hobbies, more parks sausages mom-pleasae, etc). Lots of imagination and creativity here that's filled with danceable beats and just plain FUN, soething that's been missing from the rap world in recent times. This is the kind of Cd that you use to get together with your friends for a berr-and pizza session and just trip out and have a good time.

Man, I can't tell you how cool it was to find this album. It's not candy-coated cheesy pop-rap crap [...] that they pan out these days. These 2 MCs, Dre and Skoob (no not Dr. Dre) have some of the most zaniest, craziest, catchiest rhymes ever. They're just so unique. For example, they throw in a lot of "iggity" ends onto their words and have pop-culture references coming out the wazoo such as "no more pork sausages mom", a song called Dum-Dums (remember those lollipops?), "if yer happy and ya know it clap ya hands", etc. It goes on and on, I don't know how they kept thinking of them but they do. I think it's pretty damn amazing how they keep up with themselves and have amazing flow. They also have nice beats to go along with them, not those half-@$$ed lame obnoxious ones that are in rap now. Yeah don't expect to really get the party "krunked" or whatever with this album. This is only for people with good taste in rap. It's very casual and laid back, these guys don't take themselves too seriously which I see as a VERY good thing. So I guess it makes the album title a little ironic. Here's a brief rundown of the songs.

1- Mic Checka 10/10
Nice beat goin' on here, goes perfectly with the song here which of course is littered with pop culture references like Hawaiian punch, goldilocks, flintstones, etc. They're talkin about how theyre pretty good MCs on stage.

2- Jussummen 10/10 SWEET song, once again the brilliant pop culture filled flow. They're being pretty modest here calling themselves "Jus some men thats on the mic". Very nice.

3- They Want EFX 50/10 This is THE rap song dude. This was I guess the "hit" off the album. It had a pretty cool video w/ the guys in a dark tunnel. You just have to listen to it.

4- Looseys 7/10 all right song, one of my least favorites though.
If I remember correctly, according to the Dave Chapelle show a loosey is a single loose cigarette. Not sure if that's what they're talking about though.

5- Dum Dums- Yeah those lollipops ruled. But anyway, pretty good song and probably the slowest on the album. I think it's about a chick that Dre or Skoob wanted to get with but couldn't. And GASP! almost no pop-culture references!

6- East Coast - 9/10 A nice song representing the place where real hip-hop was born- the East Coast. The "iggities" return strong in this song. Also talking about private benjamins, terminator, etc. Includes a sample of the original Rappers Delight by Sugarhill gang.

7- If Only 8/10 This song has a cool melody that makes me feel I'm in an old super hero movie. Yeah don't ask.

8- Brooklyn to T-Neck 9/10 Cool tune with one of funkier beats on the album, this is one of the songs you would be able to dance to if you really wanted to.

9- Klap Ya Handz 9/10 A nice upbeat track here with something like a crowd roaring and whistling that's incorporated into the beat, once again these guys show how unique they are. Another decent song to dance too. One of my faves on the album.

10- Straight out the Sewers 8/10 In this song the boys are a little more louder and in your face while rapping. It kinda drowns out the beat which is ok since it's not one of the best on the cd. Has a cool car crash sound effect in the middle.

I'm telling you people, I just can't get enough from these guys. Dre and Skoob along with all the other early 90s/80s rap acts makes me not so ashamed to like rap. I will now proceed to spread the word of quality rap onto the unlucky misguided souls who listen to FIDDY and other losers.

In the history of hip hop there have only been a few albums so good that you literally get up and dance during the middle of it...well this is one of them. Probably the most infectious rap cd of all time, these Brooklyn MCs made a masterpiece from the start to the finish. Personally I feel this deserves to be among the 5 mic classics from the Source. I really can tell you no more than to get this album now by any means. Yes, it is really that good; and trust me...you won't be dissapointed:
1.Mic Checka-A+(Best On Cd)
2.Jussummen-A+
3.They Want Efx-A+(3rd Best On Cd)
4.Looseys-A
5.Dum Dums-A
6.East Coast-B+
7.If Only-A+(2nd Best On Cd)
8.Brooklyn to T-Neck-A-
9.Klap Ya Handz-B
10.Straight From Da Sewer-A+

1992, a year of top-quality hip-hop comin' out the east coast was the time for a neat duo, Dres and Skoob, namely Das Efx to drop their debut under the guidance of executive producers EPMD. The duo have mad skills, but are not afraid to use hip hop as a way to have fun. The hook for "Dum Dums" will prove that. It is a fun album to listen to through. I love the funky bombastic vibe of "Mic Checka" with that deep groove, twangy beat and verbal flex, and that continues on "Jussummen." I love the melodic Emotions "Blind Alley" sample (often used in east coast hip-hop) on "Klap Ya Hands." The funky sample on "Straight Out The Sewer" provides a raw soundscape for Das Efx to bring the darker street rhymes that they would continue on Straight Up Sewaside a year later. Their debut album is full of fun bouncy boom-bap beats and raw if humorous battle ready rhymes. The "diggity" phrases would be influential in other hip-hop groups of the 90's as well.

1991 was introduced to a new form of hip hop in Das EFX. The diggedy wiggedy(as it was called)style that was revolutionized by the duo of Drayz(Andre Weston) and Books/Skoob(William Hines)opened the ears of many hip hop heads with their debut smash "They Want EFX". Dubbing themselves as an underground hip hop ground particularly because of their "straight from the sewer" swagger and rhyme scheme. Discovered by Parrish Smith(half of 80's super duo EPMD) at a talent show at Virginia State University(where the two were actually enrolled as students at the time). One of the more infamous highlights during their debut year was the beef/feud between them and Lords Of The Underground(the dis records back and forth were priceless), Das EFX display the skills and savvy necessary to have staying power in the music industry. A classic release.