Ten$ion

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Total Tracks: 13   Total Length: 38:53

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Dan Hyman

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02.03.12
South African rave-rappers ooze mainstream oomph-oomph
2012 | Label: ZEF Recordz

Not even the otherworldly, questionably authentic personalities behind South African rave-rappers Die Antwoord are immune to dance music’s global takeover. Thanks to beatmaster DJ Hi-Tek, scuzzy techno figured largely into $o$, the manic debut from MC Ninja and his mulletized lady sidekick, Yo-Landi Vi$$er. But their newest effort oozes mainstream oomph-oomph: “Never Le Nkemise” skids to several dubstep halts, and “I Fink U Freeky” is poppy enough to even warrant spins at pretentious bottle-service affairs. After cutting all major-label ties, and retreating to Cape Town, the trio’s typical smut-laden, XXX-lyrics are even sleazier this go-round, but the seeds of this shtick truly blossom when simple off-color antics give way to Ninja’s typhoon flow on “feel-good gangster shit” cut “So What?” Turns out, dude can spit fire.

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Ten$ion

Micberto

I am shocked and amazed by the incredible talent that Die Antwoord displays in the new album Ten$ion. Dope beats and words to match. Even though they seem to be raunchy or ZEF in nature, I love their raw attitude and polite interviews about their style. They don't leave anything off the table. They give us their all. Good work and I respect you.

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I Fink Die Antwoord is Freeky...

goldenslumber

...and i like them a lot!! Although, if you are easily offended i probably won't recommend them. fokin' next level zef!

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