Die Antwoord releases the Ten$Ion...

I've never been easily bothered by offensive lyrics. Music is music. In my opinion, art shouldn't have boundaries...and boy, it's clear that the members of Die Antwoord would agree with me. That’s why I like them.

Offensive or not, you can't deny that their tracks are catchy as hell! 

Their second album, Ten$Ion dropped today worldwide. It was a digital release so the vinyl lovers will have to wait 7 more days until this hot shit is in their hands. 

I had the pleasure of buying (and listening to) the long-awaited LP this evening. 

Ten$Ion is by no means $O$ (the groups' first album), but it is still hella good...especially for those into the ravey/club sounds from the last album featured on tracks like Wat Kyk Jy and Beat Boy. It’s just as offensive and captivating as the previous, but with a completely unique feel.

Although different than it’s predecessor, Ten$Ion still features the Die Antwoord essence we all know and love. Ninja's quick, aggressive rapping and Yolandi's cartoonish vocals are staples of the band, and both elements are clearly here to stay.

Why I love it:
- They kept their Die Antwoord sound
  but are clearly evolving musically.
- Playful lines referencing pop
  songs of old
- Afrikaan
- The strange “Uncle Jimmy” skit
- The Zefside Zol interlude.

What it’s missing:
- I wish this album was longer…but
  what you get is good.
- More dialects (this album is  
  definitely more Americanized
  than the last.
- A dnb track (What? there is
  dubstep on this album. Give the
  junglists some love!)


Check out this four minute preview for a ride on the ZEF side: