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mbt: Aug 13, 2012

genius.com has some great insight into the meaning behind the lyrics of 'Hacker' http://genius.com/Death-grips-hacker-lyrics/

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Goin' back to Tangier
With some Jordans and a spear

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Tangier is notable for being an espionage hub, especially during the Cold War. �Jordans� could mean he�s got some new sneakers, which ties into the spy idea; he�s ready to sneak around with his new spear and kill your poo poo.

Tangier being a spy hub could also mean he�s taking control of the government with a spear, which is easier said than done. This ties in with the theme of hacking; in his seemingly impossible task the spear could represent a small home computer, a common and simple weapon capable of mass destruction.

The word �back� suggests he�s already been there, indicating a potential birthplace or origin in Northern Africa, or maybe he�s just back for more.

Alternatively� � Tangier contains an astonishing number of separate cultures (which eventually gave it the reputation as a �spy hub�).

MC Ride wearing the Jordans while wielding a spear present a stark contrast between �essential� items in two cultures he seems to be a part of � hip-hop and savagery.

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�With some Jordans and a spear�, i.e. bridging the gap between pre-colonial Africa and modern hip-hop culture.

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Tangier was a major spy hub during the Cold War and prior � MC Ride is equating the rise of hacker culture to a return to classic Tangier espionage. But unlike the spies of old anyone can become a prolific hacker if they possess the guile (wearing Jordan �sneak"ers) and the rig (the aforementioned "spear� that will allow them to penetrate a system�s defenses)

or, he's going to rob the apple store at the tangier brand outlet malls
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanger_Factory_Outlet_Center

:wtc:

# ¿ Oct 23, 2015 01:04

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# ¿ May 22, 2024 12:55

mbt: Aug 13, 2012

I never thought I'd get to the point where the money store counts as "easy listening"

# ¿ Feb 7, 2016 03:31

mbt: Aug 13, 2012

80808 is out there, it's pretty good as well.

solid 8/10 record imo

# ¿ May 1, 2016 04:02

mbt: Aug 13, 2012

Forceholy posted:

The second half of BP is better than the first. Solid 8.

uhhh the second half doesn't have hot head or spikes but yeah that's mostly true

# ¿ May 1, 2016 22:16

mbt: Aug 13, 2012

I'd say last places goes to either warping or eh

eh/10

# ¿ May 6, 2016 14:49

mbt: Aug 13, 2012

the real news here is Anthony Fandango thought Ring a Bell was the worst track on BP

# ¿ May 12, 2016 18:21

mbt: Aug 13, 2012

the point is Ring a Bell is probably the #1 track on the whole album

its system blower 2.0

# ¿ May 12, 2016 18:40

mbt: Aug 13, 2012

Liquid Dinosaur posted:

So it is.

I hope you didn't make that

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# ¿ May 22, 2024 12:55

mbt: Aug 13, 2012

Sperglord Firecock posted:

Update on the MC Ride looking guy.

Showed him Death Grips, he liked it, suggested I listen to Tyler the Creator.

his jugular

# ¿ Aug 14, 2016 00:23

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