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4 out of 5 stars

Cheat Codes x Danny Quest, NSFW © 300 EntertainmentUp-and-coming Los Angeles DJ trio Cheat Codes, paring with Danny Quest, drop a brief, semi-risqué gem with “NSFW.”

“This shit ain’t safe for work.” Whoa!  Los Angeles, California production team Cheat Codes are comprised of three different DJs: Trevor Dahl, Kevin Ford, and Matthew Russell. To date, arguably the trio’s biggest hit is “No Promises,” featuring Demi Lovato. Continue to build their brand, they drop the short, but absolutely sweet “NSFW” alongside Danny Quest.

First and foremost, the production that graces “NSFW” is magnificent. The beat is killer, while the synths tend to be hard as opposed to softer in texture. Unapologetically dance, from the opening tip with vocal gimmickry, it’s apparent “NSFW” has ‘jam’ written all over it.  It’s minimal and incredibly repetitive, but that’s ultimately the charm.  The few lyrics, excerpted above, are sufficient, playing a sizable role in the infectiousness of the record.  Namely, the dropping the ‘s-bomb’ only enhances the personality – the feisty, sexual vibe of “NSFW.”

“It’s nasty, it’s dope
This shit ain’t safe for work
I said no shoes, no shirt
This shit ain’t safe for work
It’s nasty, it’s dope
This shit ain’t safe for work
I said no shoes, no shirt
This shit ain’t safe for work.”


Final Thoughts

Simply put, “NSFW” is a hit. Cheat Codes and Danny Quest ‘do work’ on this short, but sweet gem.  It’s novel and tongue-in-cheek mind you, but irresistibly delicious to say the least. Save for the utterance of shit numerous times, an arguably references to being shoeless and shirtless, it’s relatively safe for work… consider headphones.


Cheat Codes x Danny Quest • NSFW – Single • 300 Entertainment • Release: 3.16.18
Photo Credit: 300 Entertainment

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the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.