On their 2010 debut these South African weirdos occasionally struck a sly balance between Ninja's deranged rhymes Yo-Landi Vi$$er's evil-sexpot coos and DJ Hi-Tek's slippery rave-rap beats The novelty runs dry on Die Antwoord's second album a marathon of overwrought beats and clunky horn-dog-rebel boasts Ninja's idea of an anti-hip-hop...

"Our next guests are a unique rap-rave group from Capetown, South Africa." That's David Letterman, introducing  Die Antwoord 's Ninja, Yo-Landi Vi$$er and DJ Hi-Tek. The group stopped by the "Late Show With David Letterman" last night to perform  "I Fink U Freaky" , the new single from new album TEN$ION (out today).

South African trio DIE ANTWOORD are back again, this time with the visual treatment for “I FINK U FREEKY.” Finding Ninja, Yo-Landi Vi$$er and DJ Hi-Tek in a black and white world, dancers gyrate to the up-tempo and spastic style we’ve come to expect from them. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, DIE ANTWOORD continue to [...] Read more at Hypebeast.com

As I've been hyping up Die Antwoord's new album for nearly 4 months now, the wait is over. You can purchase it via iTunes or do what I'm going to do and buy a vinyl. Ten$ion has 13 tracks and a few humorous skits. Ninja, Yo-landi and DJ Hi-Tek weren't messing around when composing this album, [...]

As I've been hyping up Die Antwoord's new album for nearly 4 months now, the wait is over. You can purchase it via iTunes or do what I'm going to do and buy a vinyl. Ten$ion has 13 tracks and a few humorous skits. Ninja, Yo-landi and DJ Hi-Tek weren't messing around when composing this album, [...]

Die südafrikanische Hip-Hop-Crew Die Antwoord präsentiert ihren neuen Song "I Fink U Freeky" als Video. Der Track ist auf ihrem kommenden Album "Ten$ion" zu finden, welches hierzulande am 3. Februar auf Cooperative Music erscheint. Für die Regie des Clips waren Roger Ballen sowie Frontmann Ninja verantwortlich und gedreht wurde, wie schon zum letzten Song "Fok Julle Naaiers"  ( motor.de berichtete ), in schwarz-weiß. Die Visualisierung mit bizarren Tänzen in einem heruntergekommenen Haus und in entsprechender Kleidung könnt ihr euch an dieser Stelle zu Gemüte führen: Die Antwoord - "I Fink U Freeky" Schon Mitte Januar veröffentlichte zum kommenden Album und bereits ...

Our Cleveland Superfriends re-unite once more on “Gloryus”. Featuring production from b3sci fav beatmaker Hi-Tek, the vibed out track puts Cudder on some of the strongest shit we’ve heard out of him in a minute. Chip’s awesome just-released Tell Ya Friends mixtape is out now. Chip Tha Ripper - Gloryus (Feat. KiD CuDi) (Prod. Hi-Tek) Chip Tha [...]

Die südafrikanische Band Die Antwoord veröffentlicht einen Trailer zum anstehenden Album. "TEN$ION" wird am 3. Februar über ihr eigens gegründetes Label ZEF Recordz erscheinen. Im 37-Sekunden-Clip mit einem Ausschnitt aus dem darauf befindlichen Song "I Fink U Freeky" stellt die Formation abermals ihre Vorliebe für Bild-Ästhetik und Ironie unter Beweis. Wir beobachten die blonde Yo-Landi Vi$$er im Dämonen-Look, wie sie dem ebenso teuflisch erscheinenden Ninja das Herz rausreißt. Wer erfahren möchte wie die Story ausgeht, den Vorgschmack gibt es an dieser Stelle: Die Antwoord - "TEN$ION" Trailer Die Antwoord rund um Ninja, Yo-Landi Vi$$er und Dj Hi-Tek ...

Chip Tha Ripper returns with new project that features production from Lex Luger, Hi-Tek, Dot Da Genius and more. Wale, Kid Cudi, Krayzie Bone are some of the notable guests on this here tape.. Peep the tracklist after the jump. … Continue reading →

Ohio has been sending out some fresh rappers lately and Cleveland's Chip Tha Ripper is another addition from the state. He has been on the circuit for a little while now, but made a name for himself with his last mixtape Gift Raps . The mixtape was solid from production to Chip's flow. Wasting no time, Chip Tha Ripper is back with Tell Ya Friends . The features include Wale, Bun B, Kid Cudi and more over 22 tracks. Chip even has a nicer selection of producers on this one too with Lex Luger, Chuck Inglish, Dot Da Genius, Hi-Tek ...

Source: Complex The homie Chip Tha Ripper releases his latest mixtape today. With features from Kid Cudi, Wale, Cyhi Da Prince, and KeY Wane among others, as well as production from names such as Chuck Inglish, Hi-Tek, and Dot Da Genius, this project is sure to be dope. Check out the tracklist and download below.

Kid Cudi reaches heavenly status on “GloryUs,” his chill collaboration with Chip Tha Ripper off the latter’s new mixtape Tell Ya Friends. “Trying to find me a Halle Berry out in Bedford/ Somebody I can desperately housewife, but be like, ‘F**k you ni**a, I ain’t tryna play housewife,’” sings Cudder over the rippling Hi-Tek production.

The new single from South African rave-rap oddballs Die Antwoord might be called "I Fink You Freeky" but, with the possible exception of their beloved Celine Dion , they'll never find anyone else as freaky as they are. In talking about the group's upcoming new album TEN$ION , MC Ninja explained that, "We tried to work with other people over and over but they couldn't deal with our hardcore style." Indeed, Die Antwoord struggled with their old label, Interscope, about the direction of the new album. ( TEN$ION is being released on DA's own ZEF imprint.) The ...

Now that those New Year's hangovers (and subsequent existential chills and sniffles) are starting to heal, it’s time to turn 2012 from a potential Mayan catastrophe into a jubilant musical carnival. To that end, SPIN’s editors have chosen 25 highly anticipated albums that should keep your heart full and the specter of the Long Count calendar at bay. Enjoy! Snow Patrol , Fallen Empires  (Island) Release date: Jan. 10 Ideally suited, it would seem, to release records during the wintry months, Snow Patrol return touting their sixth studio album as a break from form — or at least a ...