By virtue of seemingly nothing but curiosity Die Antwoord have become internationally recognized oddities, putting forth a refracted, gangster-aggressive image with posi undertones that is fascinating, for some reason. People are understandably confused, sometimes defensive about the group, questioning their chops, sincerity, and cultural ‘work’(from MOG):

Given the complex history of the region and the confusing racial imagery of the act, do we laud this group for questioning the meaning of race in 2010, or do we call them out for creating an attention-grabbing gimmick at the expense of someone else’s musical culture? American bloggers and writers hail the post-modern ideals of the group and that they push the boundaries. They suggest that Die Antwoord is forcing us to question what race really means, and how they’re the true realization of early 21st century pop culture. But are Die Antwoord really that edgy, or are they merely a Blackface act living in 2010.

But, like the rest, they’re people: driven weirdos self-designed to succeed and teach us some new swear words. The video below is the first longish American interview done with them, and it presents what you hope it would: two goofballs.

and here’s an intro to life on the ZEF Side in case you have not seen it ….