Reuniting with Dope D.o.D. in Aarau, Switzerland: A bittersweet experience
I had the opportunity to see Dope D.o.D. perform again, this time in Aarau, Switzerland, with Benny Holiday as the support act. It was great to catch up with the guys after a while, but the circumstances were bittersweet.
Just before the concert, I received the sad news that a friend of ours had passed away. I felt compelled to share the news with Dope D backstage, which naturally dampened the mood.
Despite the somber atmosphere, the concert itself was as enjoyable as always. Dope D.o.D., as always, put on an energetic and captivating performance, keeping the crowd entertained throughout.
This video is dedicated to our late friend Jaxon tha Dirt. His presence will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on through his music and the friendships he forged.
I hope you enjoy this video, and please keep Jaxon tha Dirt in your thoughts.
Dope D.O.D. & Bizarre - We Don't Care (Prod. Foul Mouth)
There is no understatement in the name of the rap group, Dope D.O.D. (Duo of Darkness). Their brand of music is dark and sometimes difficult to stomach. They channel the dark, misogynistic undertones of gangster rap and the jokey, macabre antics of artists like Eminem.
Despite many of their obvious American influences, they bring in elements from their homeland. They tap into the dark fissures that have historically embodied Dutch music culture, incorporate the cinematic tendencies of dark ambient sounds, and seem to take cues from the intensity of black and death metal.
Dope D.O.D. is unruly on stage and the audience is just as wild. Mosh pits break out on the floor as well as hardcore dancing. Expect them to jump up and down in a crazed frenzy, pushing the audience beyond the threshold of reasonable fun.
Dope D.O.D. is an internationally acclaimed hip hop crew from the Netherlands, with its roots in Africa and England. The group consists of rappers Skits Vicious, Jay Reaper and Dopey Rotten. Well known for putting strong vocal lines on heavy aggressive beats, their style blends classic hip hop with elements of electronic genres, It would lead to collaborations with Noisia, Mefjus, The Teddy Killerz, Black Sun Empire and Apashe, to name a few.
Hard to categorize, their fan base often describes their sound as being "their own" with a strong inclination towards intricate lyrics and outlandish subject matter. This has earned them recognition from heavy weights like Limp Bizkit, Korn, Sean Price, The Prodigy, Redman, Onyx and many more with whom they have had the opportunity to work and tour with after releasing their debut video "What Happened" (currently at 37 million views on YouTube).
Followed by sold-out shows reaching from Russia to South America, their international career took off. It earned them an EBBA award in their first year of success, frequent return to some of the biggest festivals in Europe (Splash, Sziget, HipHopKemp, Beats For Love, Lowlands, etc.) and even playing at SXSW festival in the USA which lead to a deal with Duck Down records for the release of their debut album "Branded". They have since released a string of projects consisting of "Da Roach" "Master Xploder" "The Ugly E.P." "Acid Trap", and most recently a collaborative album with New York legends, Onyx, entitled "Shotgunz In Hell". Followed by “System Reboot” in 2018.
Dope D.O.D. is taking you back to the essence. With years of experience gained, Months of late nights spent in the studio and a fanbase that keeps growing and remains loyal. "Do Not Enter' is ready to take the world by storm and remind everyone there is no duo doper than JayReaper and SkitsVicious. With an interesting list of collaborations ranging between the underground's hottest newcomers and seasoned artists it's safe to say Dope D.O.D. is at the top of their game.
The crazy duo Dope D.O.D. is back and shows us the visual to the Chubeats produced track "Hyenas 2" from the upcoming album "The Whole Planet Shifted".
The crazy dutch Dope D.O.D. are back ! Here the visual to the Chubeats produced track "Told You So" from the upcoming album "The Whole Planet Shifted".
