Das Efx - Straight Up Sewaside (14 tracks) +Album Reviews

A collector's item.

L. Clotman | Philly, PA | 02/09/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I found this album in a used CD store many years after its release and was shocked at how good it still sounds. Fuggedabout the lyrically bankrupt emcees you see atop the Billboard 100--Dray and Skoob pioneered the streetcorner, tag team, battle-rhyme style and clearly had a profound influence on cats like Meth and Redman.My personal favoites on this album are "Check it Out and "Baknaffek"; songs in which Das Efx's creativity is magnified by their high-octane delivery. And songs like "Kaught in Da Ak" display their storytelling ability--something that was overlooked during their heyday. These are not your average emcees rhyming the last syllable of each sentence as they talk about money, women and guns. Instead, this is a collection of sreet ciphers of the highest caliber created back when hip hop was... (you fill in the blank).Also worth mentioning are the production skills of Solid Scheme (Chris Charity and Derek Lynch). Expert sampling of hip hop classics, some skillful scratching and funky beats complement the two emcees by creating a sonic landscape that's as grimy as the tracks of the 1 and 9 train lines that bisect the Bronx. Cop this joint ... and treasure it."

The best of das efx

Kd | 03/13/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I loved dead serious and was expecting something different to this before I heard it. Hip hop was large in '93, and there was so much stuff out. Then this dropped and it was the definition of heavily rippin sh#t on the mic over some mad beats, it was all fun and nothing too serious like hip hop should be. They made some good witty and funny lyrics flow with humour and just general reference metaphores that were light and worked perfect with the tracks. The production was highest grade with perfect mixing and mastering. I think most of the tracks except 3 were tight over and over again. And 'check it out' was heating my amp and damaging my speakers when I first heard that beat. Altogether I would say it was definately a classic album and one worth getting. I liked das efx more until just after their 2000 album where I felt they were not that raw anymore and had lost a lot of what I liked about their style. But anyways, for now If you are thinking of getting this or buying some real hip hop classics. Make sure you get this album. Hope I helped. Peace!"

BEST DAS!

BthaSmoov1 | ATL,USA | 01/25/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This was a classic Das-EFX release. Almost every track was a hit, not like their debut. This group is still making music, just got to look in the sewa! (HIT SQUAD IS THE S**T)"

Sewer Music (4 Stars)

Norfeest | Washington DC USA | 01/22/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Das Efx made the world wait 2 years for their follow LP after dropping Dead Serious in '91. Skoob and Crazy Drayz were two of the illest around at that time and their absence was very apparent. I remember watching The Box (or Video Jukebox back then) and seeing the video for "Baknaffek". Again, I ran out to the store and copped the album with no questions asked. Dray was the first MC that I ever wanted to be like. He had skills, he had presence, and he was confident. Basically, he was everything I wanted to be as an MC at the time and I imitated his every move. Straight Up Sewaside was definitely worth the wait even though it was largely ignored due to lack of promotion and the fact that they were going through the break up of the EPMD - led Hit Squad (EPMD, K Solo, Redman, and Das). What people will notice most about this album is that Das Efx decided to drop the "iggity" from their rhyme scheme. But after 2 years of people blatantly biting their style, can you blame them? This album is what good rap music is supposed to sound like: two ill MCs spittin' over hot beats. There's no fluff, no getting jiggy, no B.S., just two cats gettin' busy on the mic. People talk about how Dead Serious is their best album, but I think this album is just as good (hell, maybe better). Honestly, there's LESS filler on this album than the first album. If you think about it, the same things being said about their 1st album all apply here too. "Freakit" and "Baknaffek" are classics. Hands down. "Kaught In Da Ak" is pretty good story telling from these two, and "Gimme Dat Microphone" takes you back to their Dead Serious album. Even the interlude and interview were on point. All of the production is handled by the duo Solid Scheme (Chris Charity and Derek Lynch).

If you want to find some dark areas on this album, you'll have trouble, but there are a few things. For the most part, there are no bad songs. But there are songs on this album that drag and are somewhat skippable like: "Check It Out", "It'z Lik Dat", and "Host Wit Da Most (Rappaz Remix)"

Overall, this album is dope. Think about it, what other rap artists or group do you know of that changed their style and their production team on their second album and still manage to make an album just as good (if not better than) their first banger? I'd highly reccomend this album to anyone.

Standout Tracks: Rappaz, Gimme Dat Microphone, Kaught In Da Ak, Freakit, Krazy Wit Da Books, Baknaffek (My Favorite), and Wontu"

A Straight Up Classic

Derek Johnson | United Kingdom | 11/16/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"To me this Cd represents every thing great Hip hop should be about. Two hungry MCs that weren't about the bling, or having 20 million guests, or fakin' the funk, but had great chemistry and whose word play was of the first order. Also this CD kicks up their previous release Dead Serious. For one I couldn't stand that Wigedy, Wigedy nonsense, which, due to every one & their dog biting their style, they dropped. Also mad props should go to Solid Scheme for their great underground grimy production. When I listen to this I remember why I feel in love with Hip Hop in the first place.

My top toons on here are: The Glorious 'Freakit', 'Baknaffek','its Lik Dat', 'Host Wit Da Most (Rappaz Remix),'Check It Out' and 'Undaground Rappa'. RUFF!

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	Das Efx Straight Up Sewaside Genres: Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop Track Listings (14) - Disc #1 Intro Undaground Rappa Gimme Dat Micraphone Check It Out Interlude Freakit Rappaz Interview Baknaffek Kaught In Da Ak Wontu Krazy Wit Da Books It'z Lik Dat Host Wit Da Most (Rappaz Remix)
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