We had this explosion, but the explosion was building up inside us for a long time so when it occurred- we just wanted to keep going with the same force and speed. I almost got frustrated in a weird way when "Enter the Ninja" came out and blew up because it's not even the tip of the iceberg- it's like a little sliver of the iceberg.
Ninja: It's funny because we were feeling the opposite way about "Enter the Ninja". But now that a lot of people know who you guys are, were you worried about topping it with the "Evil Boy" video? Pitchfork: The "Enter the Ninja" video came out of nowhere early this year and was a huge hit online. He's got a lot to say- about America's cultural hegemony, South African monsters, penis-cutting rituals, Diplo's hair, and more- and we pretty much let him say it.ĭie Antwoord: "Evil Boy" He speaks about as fast as he raps (which is very fast), his thoughts pinging around like a jet-fueled bouncy ball. The figurine is one of many multi-media projects the crew are currently working on- action figures, a video game, a feature film, a short film with director Harmony Korine, and a video for "Rich Bitch" are all in the works, according to Ninja. cafe marveling at a limited edition figurine of the well-endowed Evil Boy drawing that helped inspire the subsequent song and video. When we chatted with Ninja on the phone, he was at an L.A. Well, maybe "logical" isn't the right word, but everything is based in some sort of reality, which is sort of shocking in itself. While the clip is another WTF-fest featuring weird monsters, raps about penises, a cameo by Diplo, and a woman with no nipples, it turns out there are logical explanations behind much of its absurd imagery. A little behind-the-scenes dirt couldn't hurt, too.įor this edition, we spoke with Die Antwoord leader Ninja, who directed the head rush of extreme rap-rave otherness known as the "Evil Boy" video. The men and women behind the camera are often overlooked in today's YouTube era, but this feature aims to highlight their hard work while showcasing the best videos currently linking around the internet. Director's Cut is a Pitchfork News feature in which we chat with music video directors about their creations.
From Squarepusher's "Come on My Selector" to Missy Elliott's "Da Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)", great music videos are bursts of sound and vision that leave an indelible impression.
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