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Dead Serious is the debut studio album of American hip hop duo Das EFX, originally released in 1992. Recording sessions for the album took place at Firehouse Studios in Brooklyn, N ew York and at Charlie Marotta’s North Shore Soundworks studio in Long Island, New York. Dead Serious caused an immediate sensation upon its release. The album was a certified hit, peaking at 16 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, topping the Top R&B / Hip-Hop Albums chart for five weeks. Dead Serious went platinum on the strength of the singles Mic Checka and the Top 40 pop hit They Want EFX, by 1993. Well-received upon its release, Dead Serious has since been regarded by music writers as a significant and influential album in hip hop. Giving it a 4 out of 5-mic rating, The Source’s Matty C compared the duo’s lyrical style to that of Busta Rhymes, Treach, and EPMD. Show more