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BLACK MUSIC MONTH (NEW SCHOOL): Sgt. Sass
This week's blast of new school hotness comes from none other than local rap duo Sgt. Sass. I had the pleasure of talking to both DT and KD. I asked which video of theirs they would pick for the series. KD suggested "Demonstrate," and DT was quick to co-sign. "Artistically," KD began, "it's most close to where we are, I guess." Demonstrate" is an unabashed, energetic, queer, club-inspired, booty-poppin', intensely arty, eclectic celebration. Sgt. Sass is that too.
BLACK MUSIC MONTH (NEW SCHOOL): Sgt. Sass
Black Music Month has rolled in, so all June long Critical Mass will be featuring videos of some of our favorite artists from now and then.
This week’s blast of new school hotness comes from none other than local rap duo Sgt. Sass. I had the pleasure of talking to both DT and KD. I asked which video of theirs they would pick for the series. KD suggested “Demonstrate,” and DT was quick to co-sign. “Artistically,” KD began, “it’s most close to where we are, I guess.” Demonstrate” is an unabashed, energetic, queer, club-inspired, booty-poppin’, intensely arty, eclectic celebration. Sgt. Sass is that too.
The two were homies at art school. DT makes “crazy image manipulations,” both photo and video. KD produces performance art and dabbles in multimedia painting. For them, hip-hop is another avenue for creation. And that’s how they want people to remember them. KD explained, “[Hip-hop] was used as a venue, instead of a lifestyle or something, a show-off kind of thing, like an accessory or something like that. I want people to take hip-hop serious for what I grew up with it being which was a mean for expression.”
When hearing Sgt. Sass, it’s easy to focus on is how progressive they are. They love Courtney Love as much they love Remy Ma, and Wu-Tang over industrial beats. But, beyond the superficial, they’re more connected to the early years. Like the pioneers of yore, they embrace the unchartered and respect the elements. Also like the pioneers of yore, their brand of hip-hop alchemy isn’t always well received.
Sgt. Sass doesn’t believe that the expression or the reception of queerness in hip-hop has progressed during their time, but are hopeful about breaking down the door soon. They’ve got a slew of upcoming shows and projects to make sure that they do. DT’s just released a solo single, “That Morning Star,” for his upcoming solo project, I Destroy. KD’s solo album, The War, drops this Independence Day. Sgt. Sass’ next project is due out next year. As for shows, they’ve got one tomorrow at Tritone. What can you we expect? An appearance from Sugur Shane, surprises, and a “heckuva playlist.” Whether they’ll back it up, in more senses than one, I have no doubt.
Sgt. Sass plays Sat., June 11, 9 p.m., $10, Tritone, 1508 South St.
See Also:
- DT’s SoundCloud
- KD’s SoundCloud
- Download their music (for free!) from sgtsass.com.
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