Shut Up, Dude
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Shut Up, Dude is the first mixtape
by Brooklyn
based alternative hip hop
act Das Racist
, released as a free download in March 2010, through their own Greedhead imprint and streetwear brand Мишка.
, and being described as "a fascinating album that attempts to write an impossibly new blueprint for rap: funny without trying to impress; proficient without having anything to prove; relevant without taking any particular scene seriously; imbued with a soulful sense of place—urban, disaffected, ethnic—but more interested in how that serves as fodder for jokes than in any big grab for meaning."
Spin magazine noted its literate and humorous bent, stating "Das Racist rap like reporters issuing Twittery soliloquies on whatever's melting in America's porta-potty, from Kierkegaard to Queens Boulevard and Dinesh D'Souza to Lollapalooza." giving the album 8/10.
The next single, "Who's that? Brooown!", gained further interest for its unique video, which linked to a playable online game, containing references to many 1980's arcade games. Pitchfork Media and Rolling Stone both named the video as one of the best of 2010, and it was selected to screen at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.
Mixtape
A Mix Tape or Mixed Tape is a compilation of songs recorded in a specific order, traditionally onto an audio Compact Cassette.A Mix Tape, which usually reflects the musical tastes of its compiler, can range from a casually selected list of favorite songs, to a conceptual mix of songs linked by a...
by Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
based alternative hip hop
Alternative hip hop
Alternative hip hop is a sub-genre of hip hop music. Allmusic defines it as follows: -Origin:...
act Das Racist
Das Racist
Das Racist is an alternative hip hop group based in Brooklyn, New York City, composed of MCs Himanshu Suri , and Victor Vazquez and hype man Ashok Kondabolu...
, released as a free download in March 2010, through their own Greedhead imprint and streetwear brand Мишка.
History
Following the word of mouth success of the track "Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell" in late 2009, Das Racist soon got to work on putting together a full album, in an attempt to show the broader talents of the group, who were concerned they would be famed for that one trackRelease and critical reception
Upon release, it garnered praise from the alternative media, earning a score of 7.8 from Pitchfork MediaPitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
, and being described as "a fascinating album that attempts to write an impossibly new blueprint for rap: funny without trying to impress; proficient without having anything to prove; relevant without taking any particular scene seriously; imbued with a soulful sense of place—urban, disaffected, ethnic—but more interested in how that serves as fodder for jokes than in any big grab for meaning."
Spin magazine noted its literate and humorous bent, stating "Das Racist rap like reporters issuing Twittery soliloquies on whatever's melting in America's porta-potty, from Kierkegaard to Queens Boulevard and Dinesh D'Souza to Lollapalooza." giving the album 8/10.
Singles
Das Racist released a number of tracks individually before the mixtape; in 2009 Das Racist received much attention for "Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell" and made a video for "Rainbow in the Dark".The next single, "Who's that? Brooown!", gained further interest for its unique video, which linked to a playable online game, containing references to many 1980's arcade games. Pitchfork Media and Rolling Stone both named the video as one of the best of 2010, and it was selected to screen at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.
Tracklisting
| # | Title | Time | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Who's that? Brooown!" | 3:39 |
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| 2 | "You Oughta Know" | 2:55 |
Billy Joel William Martin "Billy" Joel is an American musician and pianist, singer-songwriter, and classical composer. Since releasing his first hit song, "Piano Man", in 1973, Joel has become the sixth best-selling recording artist and the third best-selling solo artist in the United States, according to... |
| 3 | "Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell" | 2:58 | |
| 4 | "Rainbow in the Dark" | 3:50 | |
| 5 | "Fake Patois" | 4:07 | |
| 6 | "Nutmeg" | 5:48 |
Ghostface Killah Dennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success... , which samples "It's Over" by Eddie Holman Eddie Holman Eddie Holman is an American singer and recording artist. He is best known for his 1970 hit song "Hey There Lonely Girl".-Biography:... |
| 7 | "Shorty Said (Gordon Voidwell remix)" | 3:57 | |
| 8 | "Chicken and Meat" | 3:48 | |
| 9 | "I Don't Owe Nobody Shit" | 3:41 | |
| 10 | "Ek Shaneesh" | 4:27 |
Naushad Naushad Ali was an Indian musician. He was one of the foremost music directors for Bollywood films, and is particularly known for popularizing the use of classical music in films.His first film as an independent music director was Prem Nagar in 1940... from Leader (1964 film) |
| 11 | "Hugo Chavez" | 3:41 | |
| 12 | "I Don't Want to Deal With Those Monsters" | 3:11 |
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| 13 | "Don Dada" | 3:38 | |
| 14 | "One Dollar Can" | 4:20 |
Bob Marley Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley, OM was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers... |
| 15 | "Coochie Dip City" | 4:00 | |
| 16 | "Deep Ass Shit (You'll Get it When You're High)" | 3:13 |
Madvillain Madvillain is a hip hop group consisting of MF DOOM and Madlib . Their debut album Madvillainy was met with wide critical acclaim for its unique approach—short songs, obscure lyrics, few choruses and a sound which was generally unfriendly to commercial radio.In 2006, Madvillain was featured on... |
| 17 | "Shut Up, Dude" | 3:19 |
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Personnel
- Himanshu Suri (Heems) - Vocals
- Victor Vazquez (Kool A.D.) - Vocals
- Ashok Kondabolu (Dapwell) - Vocals