Die Antwoord
http://www.dieantwoord.com/

http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Antwoord

Anyone else see Die Antwoord on David Letterman this evening?

The Aliens have landed folks. They are here and living amongst us already.
Her alien contacts/eyes scared the beejeebers from me, but so did his…
& she has an alien creature on her shirt skirt.

Man at the dj table needs emergency dental attendant

http://www.themetatron.com/tag/die-antwoord

Chas

Die Antwoord gets freeky in US

ANDILE NDLOVU | 07 February, 2012 00:33
http://www.timeslive.co.za/entertainment/2012/02/07/die-antwoord-gets-freeky-in-us

News that music group Die Antwoord were to be guests of US TV show host David Letterman last night, US time, was met with pride and apprehension on Twitter.
The appearance of the Johannesburg-based trio on the Late Show with David Letterman coincides with the launch of their new album, Ten$ion.

While some people compared Die Antwoord’s performance in the US to that of comedian Trevor Noah on Jay Leno’s show last month, others worried it would give Americans the wrong impression of South Africa.

One Twitter user called Werner said: “Goodness knows what international people must think of South Africans when they see this act.”

Another called Dagggers tweeted: “AgNOOOOOOman. Die Antwoord is going on the David Letterman show!!!! Hey Yanks, I’m so very sorry.”

Others found the news positive, referring to Noah’s cameo, and mentioning Tsotsi actress Terry Pheto’s stint with popular US soapie The Bold and the Beautiful, as a sign that local personalities had “invaded American mainstream TV”.

The provocative nature of Die Antwoord’s videos and songs seem to have resonated more with US music fans than locally.

Young American fashion designer Alexander Wang jumped on the bandwagon and convinced them to work with him on his guerrilla-style spring campaign. Last year’s campaign was fronted by rockers Santigold and Spankrock.

But why has the self-styled “zef” electro-funk trio caused such a stir abroad when South Africans have been circumspect in their appraisal?

Critic of popular culture Charl Blignaut said: “It’s hard to say why they’ve become so popular internationally, but South African youth culture is dark and dirty and the rest of the world is starting to see it. We’re edgy and hardcore.

“Also, it’s artists’ job to get people speaking about our culture - so it’s fantastic.”

Blignaut said, however, he did not find Die Antwoord “shocking”, but rather “cheesy” and “repetitive”.

Die Antwoord’s lead singer/rapper, Ninja, was quoted in weekend newspapers as having promised he would say what he wanted on the Letterman show because its viewers would not understand Afrikaans swear words.

On the show - on which actress Sarah Michelle Gellar and NFL Super Bowl’s most valuable player Eli Manning of the champion New York Giants also appear - Die Antwoord perform their new song I Fink U Freeky.

The Huffington Post website called the song “freaky” and “bizzaro”.

In the video of the song, Yo-Landi is her typical self, with dead facial expression, singing: “I think you’re freaky and I like you a lot.”

The video features shock illustrations that would put Lady Gaga to shame and figures wearing snakes, outfits made from newspaper and masks, dancing to the catchy beat. The video was directed by acclaimed photographer Roger Ballen.

Die Antwoord’s appearance on the Letterman show will be broadcast on DStv’s Sony Entertainment Television channel on Tuesday next week at 11.15pm.

EMERGENT: Music group Die Antwoord’s Yo-Landi Vi$$er in a still from the video of ‘I Fink U Freeky’, directed by photographer Roger Ballen

Chas

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The decline and fall of Western civilization, indeed.

If this act is representative of South African youth culture, then that
culture is sad, sick and dying, and this is the expression of it. There is
nothing cool or edgy about this, it’s just gross for the sake of being gross. Their website presents graphics resembling the look of Nazi posters from 30’s era Germany...what a nice era and mindset to associate one’s art with.

The music itself is run-of-the-mill electro, nothing daring or unusual about it. Actually, taken on its own merit, it’s a very dated sound. I’ve heard some of those grooves in virtual instruments like Native Instruments
Reaktor.

Like Scandinavian death metal, this is negative, childish, ugly crap. Period. You want cutting edge stuff that is genuinely inspired and
musical and challenging, try Bjork’s latest album. It’s much better and
she kicks their asses.

Sadly, there is no shortage of people willing to buy crap while pretending that it isn’t crap. Musicians, however, ought to take a stand every now and then and denounce bullshit for what it is. Cause evn the band knows that it is.

Hi Dave,
That premiere showing, of Dance Rap from our friends way down and around thee globe to Africa, was quite the disappointment.
There are plenty of great African artists though, as I listen to many of them myself already.
Mory Kante
Ray Lima
Boundoo Boys
Salif Kaite
Youssou Ndour
many more...excellant musicians with awesome bands and plenty of followers.

Oh Well, you know I have to admit to not being into very many ‘metal’ bands. Some Dimmu Borgir maybe?
So I wouldn’t be able to destinguish ‘Scandia’ from Girbralter.
But for anyone who does enjoy it, you may find much interest here:
http://metal2thebone.blogspot.com/2011_07_01_archive.html

A question from socialphy.com for anyone:
Do Like Extreme Heavy Metal?
http://www.socialphy.com/posts/images-pics/2581/Do--Like-Extreme-Heavy-Metal_.html

Be well.

Chas

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