Dead Serious is the debut studio album of American hip hop duo Das EFX, released April 7, 1992.
Armed with a rich, febrile, foul sense of humor and an unmistakably idiosyncratic delivery-a syncopated stutter with dancehall syllable scattering and stop-hold-rush gear-shifting-Das EFX came to market under the production wing of EPMD. The Virginia State University-formed, Brooklyn-based duo of Dr.
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Apr 07, 2017 Higgedy happy anniversary to diggedy Das EFX. Introduced to world as part of EPMD's trailblazing Hit Squad crew 25 years ago, Das erupted on the national hip-hop scene with little to no warning. The duo from Brooklyn and New Jersey made maximum impact, rising with unparalleled force from the sewer to the most elite zip code in Beverly Hills. Das EFX 'They Want EFX' 1992 12' Label: EastWest Records America Runout: Notes: Original US pressing Tracklisting: A1 They Want EFX (Remix) (3:49) Remix - Chris Charity, Derek Lynch A2 Dead Serious (3:39) B1 Jussumen (LP Version) (3:29) B2 They Want EFX (Dub) (3:55) Remix - Chris Charity, Derek Lynch. Das EFX – Dead Serious Label: EastWest Records America – 7567-91827-1 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: Europe.
It’s been 25 years since that unorthodox lyric hit stereos for the first time and shattered all conventional understandings of Hip-Hop music. It was on diggity Das EFX’s first hit single, “They Want EFX,” from their debut album, “Dead Serious.” To celebrate this quarter of a century milestone, Krazy Drayz and Skoob have emerged straight from the sewer to deliver a tremendous gift to the Hip-Hop community…an anniversary album with a new intro, and six bonus tracks.
The anniversary release will take old-school heads on a trip down memory lane, and many will recall the tremendous impact that the album had back in 1992. Dray and Skoob introduced an entirely new vocal style to Hip-Hop. Their fast paced, stop-start, stutter rhyme scheme was infectious, and every break in their flow was filled with an “iggety.” Every track was jam-packed with energy, humor, and pop culture references, and this unique approach unveiled boundless new possibilities for Hip-Hop. They came on the scene to accomplish two things: to make dope Hip-Hop music, and to be different. They certainly achieved both, and they made their mark as one of the most innovative duos of all time.
The anniversary album features five exclusive remixes, and one bonus track, all of which were produced by Solid Scheme, with the exception of the “Jussumen Remix,” which was produced by Pete Rock. Brooklyn-based producers Solid Scheme (Derek Lynch & Chris Charity) are significant in helping to shape the musical style Das EFX is known for. All remixes on the anniversary release were previously recorded back in 1992, so the authentic golden era sound has been preserved and stashed away for the last 25 years, and unreleased until now. The production will transport listeners straight back into the early 90’s, into the deepest darkest corners of the underground, where only the grimiest, rawest Hip-Hop lives. The remixes encapsulate the same hardcore type of feel that Das EFX epitomized back then, with funk and soul samples, and knocking boom bap drums that’ll make you bob your head until your neck hurts.
In the past 25 years, Hip-Hop has evolved in ways many of us would have never imagined. Thus, it is undoubtedly refreshing to hear this release, and to reminisce about a time when Hip-Hop thrived in the underground. With this release, we are reminded of our roots. And for that, Dray and Skoob, we thank you, because I can confidently speak for the rest of the Hip-Hop community when I say, that we most definitely still, want EFX.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Das EFX's classic debut 'Dead Serious', our friend Chris Read has created yet another exclusive mix of album tracks, alternate versions, and original sample material.Listen up and enjoy!Artwork : Leon NockoldsTracklist:1. Das EFX - Straight Out The Sewer (Remix #1 Instrumental)2. Chris Read - Theme #3 (Scratchapella)3. Stanley Turrentine - The Man With The Sad Face (sampled in 'If Only')4. Doug E Fresh & Slick Rick - La Di Da Di (sampled in 'If Only') [Extract]5. Das EFX - If Only6. James Brown - Think '73 (sampled in 'Mic Checka')7. Lyn Collins - Think (About It) (sampled in 'Mic Checka') [Extract]8. Skull Snaps - It's A New Day (sampled in 'Mic Checka') [Loop]9. Das EFX - Mic Checka10. James Brown - The Payback (sampled in 'Mic Checka') [Extract]11. Audio Two - Top Billin (sampled in 'Mic Checka') [Extract]12. Otis Redding - The Happy Song (Dum Dum) (sampled in 'Dum Dums')13. Lee Dorsey - Get Out My Life Woman (sampled in 'Dum Dums') [Loop]14. Run DMC - Here We Go (Live at the Funhouse) (sampled in 'Dum Dums') [Extract]15. Das EFX - Dum Dums16. Wilson Pickett - Get Me Back On Time, Engine #9 (sampled in 'Dum Dums') [Extract]17. Skull Snaps - Its A New Day (sampled in Straight Out The Sewer) [Loop]18. Parliament - Funkin For Fun (sampled in Straight Out The Sewer) [Loop]19. Das EFX - Straight Out The Sewer20. Biz Markie - Vapors (sampled in Straight Out The Sewer) [Extract]21. Skull Snaps - It's A New Day (sampled in East Coast) [Loop]22. BDP - Original Lyrics (sampled in East Coast) [Extract]23. Eric B & Rakim - Eric B Is President (sampled in East Coast) [Extract]24. EPMD - So Watcha Sayin (sampled in East Coast) [Extract]25. Das EFX - East Coast26. Joe Tex - Papa Was Too (sampled in Brooklyn to T-Neck) [Loop]27. ESG - UFO (sampled in Brooklyn to T-Neck) [Loop]28. Chubb Rock - What's The Word (sampled in Brooklyn to T-Neck) [Extract]29. EPMD - Hardcore (sampled in Brooklyn to T-Neck) [Extract]30. Das EFX - Brooklyn to T-Neck31. James Brown - Blind Man Can See It (sampled in They Want EFX)32. BDP - Breath Control II (sampled in They Want EFX) [Extract] 33. EPMD - Underground (sampled in They Want EFX) [Extract]34. Das EFX - They Want EFX35. The Emotions - Blind Alley (sampled in Klap Ya Handz)36. The Meters - Hand Clapping Song (sampled in Klap Ya Handz) [Extract]37. Das EFX - Klap Ya Handz38. Audio 2 - Top Billin (sampled in Klap Ya Handz) [Extract]39. Booker T & The MGs - Hip Hug Her (sampled in Looseys)40. Special Ed - Howdown (sampled in Looseys) [Extract]41. Das EFX - Looseys42. James Brown - Funky President (sampled in Looseys) [Extract]43. The Emotions - Blind Alley (sampled in Jussummen) [Loop]44. Kasak serial on dd national cast. Das EFX - Jussummen45. Doug E Fresh & Slick Rick - La Di Da Di (sampled in Jussummen) [Extract] 46. Das EFX - Hard Like A Criminal