Love em or hate em, South African music group Die Antwoord became an overnight sensation with their own unique blend of Zef music, which seems to be here to stay.

Yup, that’s right, Die Antwoord are back!

There has been quite a bit of hype surrounding their future and musical direction lately. Other than the massive billboard for SCAR Hair in the Cape Town CBD, featuring Ninja, I haven’t seen much of them.

Fans have been wondering whether they would keep their new material close to what we have come to expect from them or if there would be a new evolution to their sound.
Well, wonder no longer friends, because their new album is aaalmost here.

Last week, Die Antwoord fans were treated to the release of the first single from their upcoming album, Ten$ion, which is due for release on 07 February 2012. The track, I Fink U Freeky, has a seriously retro video-game sound to it – you know, the ‘shooty pew-pew’ sound effects. Also, after I finished listening to it, I felt like I had been taken on a rather nostalgic joyride back to the early 90’s ‘techno’ scene. It has an almost 2 Unlimited sound and vibe…no insult intended by the way!

Die Antwoord have now subsequently released a teaser trailer to promote their forthcoming album, Ten$ion, which is set to release on February 7.

This rather dark and quirky video clip shows Yolandi Vi$$er transformed into an evil looking 'Tikoloshe'-like creature with a vicious visage and a penchant for the taste of demon blood. The short video is a teaser for the new album and features their newly released single, I Fink U Freeky, mentioned above.

The costume and make-up design in the video seem to resemble the artwork of South African born Jane Alexander…more specifically her work entitled, The Butcher Boys.

This will be a year of ‘new things’ for Die Antwoord. Last year they broke away from their previous record label, Interscope, and embarked on a new chapter in their story with Zefrecords, which is of course their own label.

There are so many people that give the group flack for their ‘dirty’ lyrics and hate the idea of South Africa being associated with a bunch of people who they consider “common” trash.

Fact of the matter is, they have a legion of fans here in SA. People, especially the youth, identify with their sound and choice of lyrical savagery. Burying your head in the sand and acting like they have no impact on our local scene is pretty much like omitting the “G” from a gin & tonic…it just can’t be done!

Here is the full track and video for I Fink U Freeky -  GIVE IT A LISTEN

(WARNING - explicit language)

As you can see, Die Antwoord never fails to cause a stir! They make people stop what they are doing and pay attention. It may be ‘shock factor’, it may be crude and at times embarrassing from a South African social perspective, but it is nearly impossible to not keep an eye on their movements, such is their own inherent magnetism. Just do yourself a favour and prepare yourself for more Ten$ion in the traffic :P

Follow them on Die Antwoord Facebook Page and their Twitter account to keep up to date with their album launch. Also check out their website - WWW.DIEANTWOORD.COM - and MySpace profile for more zef-ness.

Die Antwoord are still perched comfortably on their Zef Throne!

PS: Check out I Fink U Freeky and let me know what you think ;)