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Das EFX: Dray "Krazy Drayz," Skoob "Books" (vocals). Additional personnel: Bobby Sitchran (guitar); D.J. Rhythm (scratches). Producers: Chris Charity, Derek Lynch, A. Weston, W. Hines. Engineers: Yorum Vazam, Bobby Sarsur, "Cool Ass" Charlie Marotta. Das EFX -- part of EPMD's Def Squad crew, which also included K-Solo and Redman, among others -- made such a wide breakthrough in 1992 with their debut album that their hit "They Want EFX" was even referenced in the lily-white teen serial Beverly Hills 90210. That Dead Serious could have that sort of broad impact and still retain its credibility within the underground hip-hop community says something about its appeal, which was considerable. But the album wasn't just appealing; it was also enormously influential, ushering in an entirely unique rhyming flow that influenced any number of rappers, established and novice alike. What exactly the duo is rapping about is anyone's guess. One thing is for sure: their lyrics are about as far removed from hardcore realism as they could possibly be, and although there are certain elements of boasting, it is so cut up and contorted that it never sounds like there's even a hint of the humdrum here. None of the lyrical clichés that can occasionally bog down even the finest hip-hop artist are present. Members Dre and Skoob (tellingly, "books" spelled backward) instead engage in lightning-fast, tongue-twisted word association and stream-of-consciousness rants rich in pop cultural references and allusions. It was a completely original rhyming style in 1992 -- one of the reasons it had such an impact both in the insular world of hip-hop and on the wider public -- but it also had an invigorating looseness that lent itself to commercial radio. "They Want EFX" is clearly the creative highlight of the album; the other songs work the same basic template, and each one is nearly equal in execution and charm, particularly the jaunty "Mic Checka" and "Jussummen." ~ Stanton SwihartSpin (6/92, p.75) - Highly Recommended - "..hard lyrics that simultaneously perplex, captivate, annoy, and amuse...DAS's mission--to put the fun and Brooklyn back into hip hop--has been accomplished.." Das EFX Dead Serious Songs Dead Serious Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)   awesome This CD is one of the best rap CD's ever. Even if you dont know what they are talking about, it doesnt matter. The whole point is the tongue twisters they spit and they do it well and often. The beats support the raps well too. All in All, a Classic album. Submitted by fds (siqnelow) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Das EFX's diggity debut. With this album, Das EFX went against the grain and did things their way, with their pop culture, cartoon, and T.V. commercial refrences. Submitted by bigchops8966 (Poughkeepsie, NY, USA)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
NO DIGGETY Das EFX rock the mic like no other, i don think you'll ever find acts like EFX in hip hop nomore. Although i prefer the raw and rugged sh*t of their Straight Up Sewaside and Hold It Down albums...Dead Serious was back then a classic, and is still now a classic in its own right. Submitted by Niko (Yonkers, N.Y) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
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