When he’s not cooking up something marvelous in the lab, Disco Vietnam drops basic instructions before leaving earth via Twitter. Three minutes after our interview with Austin-based producer’s Eli Elkin, AKA Memory Man, a tweet appeared on Twitter (as they are wont to do) from the Chef himself. @RAEKWONICEWATER Ayo foreal i dont know who […]
| Prafit’s “New York Swing” | July 20, 2009 |
Fresh off three consecutive weeks in rotation on Hot 97’s Real Late with Peter Rosenberg comes Prafit’s “New York Swing, the Strong Island rapper’s latest collaboration with blog and blunt baron, Disco Vietnam. Like its antecedents, “Nice Weather” and “My Life”, “New York Swing” channels the city’s mid-90s vintage without lapsing into over-cautious rehash. The […]
Great Scott interviews Disco Vietnam. The world will never be the same, Scott Towler: Aight, so I have to confess right out of the gate here: I literally just learned your name through our correspondence about this piece. Disco Vietnam: Yes, well my full name is Disco Irwin Vietnam. ST: Let’s dive right in, shall […]
Barry Schwartz is the mastermind behind Disco Vietnam, a clan that moves soundlessly through the shadows and works tirelessly to defeat the wicked 10 percent. “Totally Awesome Decisions” coming soon–total awesomeness guaranteed. “With the same sword they knight you/they gonna good night you with/Shit, that’s only half if they like you/That ain’t even the half […]
| Summer Jamz: Disco Vietnam Presents SOULFUCK 2009 | June 11, 2009 |
Disco Vietnam cannot be described in a single sentence, but instead exists as a platonic ideal comprised of equal parts Ecto-Cooler, the Rza, and lightning. http://www.sendspace.com/file/khnpo5 The recession endures but Mister Softee stays winning. The summer weather made its auspicious debut a little over a month ago, yet not a day has passed that the wind […]
| Prafit-“My LIfe” (produced by Disco Vietnam) | November 2, 2008 |
Lyrically, “My Life,” the latest jaunt from the duo of Passion of the Weiss contributor/marijuana guru/Jedi warrior Disco Vietnam and Long Island’s Prafit, doesn’t extend much further than facile similes, shit-talking braggadocio, and shout outs to the pair’s Strong Isle roots. But as on “Nice Weather,” the pair showcase an impressive chemistry, with Prafit adroitly […]
On Sunday Barack Obama completed his sweep of the most recent primaries with a devastating win in Maine. At the same time, 3,000 miles away across the country at Los Angeles’ Staples Center, Morris Day and the Time took the stage at this years Grammys for a blistering performance. This cannot be a coincidence. It […]
| Disco Vietnam’s The Pick-Up Artist: Marvel | January 17, 2008 |
Welcome to yet another edition of Disco Vietnam’s The Pick-Up Artist, because if there is one thing the members of Disco Vietnam understand it’s women. Today’s lesson will be brought to you, once again, by Disco Vietnam affiliate and board-certified mack Dr. Chet Rockstone. Dr. Rockstone has slept with so many chicks his balls can […]
