The group officially formed December 21, 2010, and released its first single and video for "Full Moon (Death Classic)" on March 8, 2011. On April 26, 2011, they released their debut album, the mixtape Exmilitary. NBCNewYork.com called it "an intense, dark listen."
On February 27, 2012 Death Grips signed with Epic and released two albums the same year. The first official album, The Money Store, was released on April 24. Music videos were made for the singles "Blackjack," "Get Got," and "Fever (Aye Aye)." The track "Lost Boys" was also released alone with no video accompaniment.
After a month and a half long ARG involving the deep web, and a spat with Epic over its release, Death Grips leaked the album No Love Deep Web on its website on October 1st, 2012. This resulted in someone closing down the band's website. The band said it was done by the label, which the label denied shortly.
On November 13, 2013, the band spontaneously made available their third LP within two years, Government Plates. The album was posted to their soundcloud page and website, much like No Love Deep Web, but without any sort of lead up or prior hype, except one single, Birds released months beforehand, taking most listeners by complete surprise.
On June 8, 2014, Death Grips released the first half of a new double album featuring Björk, The Powers That B. Disc 1 is titled Niggas on the Moon, and features heavy sampling of Björk's vocal snippets. Disc 2 is titled Jenny Death.
On July 2, 2014, Death Grips announced on Facebook that they have canceled all tour dates, and are finished as a band, stating: "we are now at our best and so Death Grips is over. we have officially stopped. all currently scheduled live dates are canceled. our upcoming double album "the powers that b" will still be delivered worldwide later this year via Harvest/Third Worlds Records. Death Grips was and always has been a conceptual art exhibition anchored by sound and vision. above and beyond a "band". to our truest fans, please stay legend."
On March 24, 2015, Death Grips announced a world tour, confirming the group is currently active. Their double album, The Powers That B was released officially on March 31, 2015.
On February 7, 2016 the single "Hot Head" from their upcoming album "Bottomless Pit" was dropped.
On March 13, 2016, a video was posted on their official channel of the band being interviewed by Matthew Hoffman. The original audio was removed and replaced with instrumentals made by the band.
On March 18, 2016, the band released more information about the upcoming album, Bottomless Pit. The front and back covers were shown as well as the track list.
Bottomless Pit was released on May 6, 2016, with "Hot Head" and "Eh" as singles. Music videos were produced for "Eh" and "Giving Bad People Good Ideas".
On May 30, 2016, Death Grips released a new track, "More Than the Fairy" featuring musician Les Claypool.
On May 22, 2017, Death Grips announced they were working on a new album, while simultaneously releasing a track/mix entitled "Steroids (Crouching Tiger Hidden Gabber Megamix)", featuring 7 new songs.
In March of 2018, the trio posted two photos on their Instagram account (@bbpoltergiest) stating that they were working on the new record with Andrew Adamson, the director of the Shrek series, and Justin Chancellor, the bassist from Tool.
On March 22, 2018, the band announced on their website (thirdworlds.net) that their new album "Year of the Snitch" was "coming soon..."
April 6, 2018, the cover artwork for "Year of the Snitch" is posted on the band's Facebook page.
On June 22nd, Year of the Snitch was released accompanied by five singles: Shitshow, Hahaha, Flies, Black Paint and Streaky. Rolling Stone would go on to name Black Paint song of the summer.
10 Punk Weight
Death Grips Lyrics
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Ok muthafucka lets do this
Came ta make it band sawed off razor edge maintained looseness
Comin' through, again and again conduit
Why dem hands wave to
High to it
Wild fire through your city
Wild fire through your whip me
K'nt hit three
Strikes dug out dated
Fools no dig me
End beat limbo, baba spitting
Blood in slow mo, la la chimney
Warholian nightmare
Storm the gates
25 8, twelve gauge pun2k weight
(25 8 pun2k weight out yo flesh)
Stick and move, leave no proof
Discard directly after use
Forensics on that wild goose
Follow my footprints into loops
'Cause I'm too high, too high
Feel like I'm never ever
Gonna come down
Scale richtor pun2k weight
Of dis sound
Down break dead space
And make it drop
Ta da street beneath
Your ghetto box
Slap da beat till the
Floor boards crack
Neath da weight of dis lic, step back
Off in the rhythm like
Beta in the bong
Got ta givem makem
Sway like palms
In da wind my lip blow
Mic spray kyrlon
25 8 til da break of dawn
(War war)
Guerilla bass, straight from the trenches,
posers impaled on picket fences
how ta rest your head in roach infested basements
and smoke pun2k weight for breakfast
Chop shop lifted bump til da tape deck break,
ask samo how he flipped that material girls pancakes as zydeco copper kettles
Liquor sto, sellin singles
Mug shots out, to my people
Rollin I double l spread eagle
Hear flow dan spit EVIL
(25 8 pun2k weight out yo flesh)
The lyrics for Death Grips’ “10 Punk Weight” are disjointed and scattered, creating a sense of disorientation that mirrors the frenetic pace of the music. The opening lines, “Hot shit, cold shit/ Ok muthafucka lets do this” are confrontational and aggressive. The singer then introduces themselves as a force to be reckoned with, wielding a “band sawed off razor edge maintained looseness” that is both formidable and unpredictable. The repeated use of the phrase “pun2k weight” throughout the song serves as a kind of mantra, suggesting a sense of heaviness or intensity that is difficult to shake.
The lyrics also make frequent reference to violence and lawlessness. The image of “wild fire through your city” suggests a kind of anarchic destruction, while the use of the phrase “stick and move, leave no proof/ Discard directly after use” evokes a sense of criminality or even murder. The line “Guerilla bass, straight from the trenches/ posers impaled on picket fences” is particularly provocative, suggesting a willingness to resort to extreme measures in order to assert dominance or make a statement.
Overall, the lyrics of “10 Punk Weight” are challenging and confrontational, reflecting Death Grips’ reputation as one of the most experimental and boundary-pushing acts in contemporary music.
Line by Line Meaning
Hot shit, cold shit
Interesting and unconventional content
Ok muthafucka lets do this
An invitation to start the song
Came ta make it band sawed off razor edge maintained looseness
The band is here to deliver incisive and powerful music while still being free of constraints
Comin' through, again and again conduit
The band intends to make a mark and leave a lasting impression with their music
Why dem hands wave to
The band's music is powerful and exciting
High to it
Being under the influence is recommended while listening to the band's music
Wild fire through your city
The band's music will sweep through the city, captivating all who listen
Wild fire through your whip me
The energy and emotions conveyed by the music will affect the listener deeply
Into lightning two
Two powerful forces coming together, possibly referring to the band and the listener
K'nt hit three
A reference to a video game, implying that the listener will not last long against the band's music
Strikes dug out dated
Old methods of dealing with or avoiding issues are no longer effective, replaced by the band's innovative approach
Fools no dig me
People who don't appreciate the band's music don't understand it or are not of the same mindset
End beat limbo, baba spitting
The end of the song is nearing and the band is delivering a final message
Blood in slow mo, la la chimney
A vivid and violent image of blood being sprayed in slow motion
Warholian nightmare
A reference to the works of pop art icon Andy Warhol, implying a surreal and avant-garde quality to the band's music
Storm the gates
The band is taking the music world by force and is unstoppable
25 8, twelve gauge pun2k weight
The band is overwhelming and their delivery is explosive
(25 8 pun2k weight out yo flesh)
The band's music is not just heard but felt in a visceral way
Stick and move, leave no proof
The band is making an impact but not leaving any trace that can be denied
Discard directly after use
The band's music is to be enjoyed in the moment and then forgotten
Forensics on that wild goose
Attempts to analyze and understand the band's music will be fruitless
Follow my footprints into loops
The band will lead the listener on a musical journey with no clear destination
'Cause I'm too high, too high
The listener is caught up in the energy and intensity of the music
Feel like I'm never ever
The music is so potent that it feels like it will last forever
Gonna come down
The music is exhilarating and the listener does not want to return to reality
Scale richtor pun2k weight
The band's intensity is comparable to that of an earthquake
Of dis sound
The band's music is an assault on the senses
Down break dead space
The band's music is breaking through barriers and conventions
And make it drop
The music will force the listener to move and react
Ta da street beneath
The music is so powerful it shakes the foundation of the listener's surroundings
Your ghetto box
A reference to the urban and underground nature of the band's music
Slap da beat till the
The rhythm is forceful and unrelenting
Floor boards crack
The music is so intense that it can damage physical structures
Neath da weight of dis lic, step back
The intensity and power of the music will take the listener by surprise
Off in the rhythm like
The band is lost in the music and is only focused on the rhythm
Beta in the bong
A reference to smoking marijuana while listening to music
Got ta givem makem
The band is creating the music entirely on their own
Sway like palms
The music is making the listener move like the swaying of palm trees
In da wind my lip blow
The band is blowing the listener's mind with their music
Mic spray kyrlon
A metaphor for the band's sound having a glossy and polished quality
25 8 til da break of dawn
The band is committed to delivering music that is intense and innovative, no matter the time of day
(War war)
A repeated statement of war, emphasizing the aggressive and confrontational nature of the music
Guerilla bass, straight from the trenches,
The band's music is gritty and rough around the edges
posers impaled on picket fences
Those who do not appreciate the band's music will be mocked and disregarded
how ta rest your head in roach infested basements
A reference to the harsh realities of urban life and how the band's music is an escape from it
and smoke pun2k weight for breakfast
The band's music is addictive and a staple of the listener's daily life
Chop shop lifted bump til da tape deck break,
The band's music is so good that it will cause the listener's equipment to break down
ask samo how he flipped that material girls pancakes as zydeco copper kettles
An obscure reference to a friend's unique cooking method, implying that the band's music is equally unconventional and innovative
Liquor sto, sellin singles
The band's music is sold in urban and underground music stores
Mug shots out, to my people
The band identifies with their listeners and is speaking directly to them
Rollin I double l spread eagle
A reference to how the band is taking risks and putting themselves on display
Hear flow dan spit EVIL
The band's music is dark and intense, evoking strong emotions in the listener
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Written by: Andrew Morin, Stefan Corbin Burnett, Zachary Charles Hill
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@alexandersunter2550
This song feels like if you're watching Spongebob on your tv and suddenly you get shot in the chest.
@alexandersunter2550
ng facenuke not until you've done your homework
@crotchman
meme daddy Is AJ Styles a meme now?
@timeparadox888
we some southern boys
@alexandersunter2550
timeparadox888 with the farmer's strength
@SMOOTHCR1M
ain't nobody man enough to feel the pain
@collinmcdonald83
If I was older than 50 that bass line would kill me
@joshkeek5062
Oh boy
@mansnothot7514
zonkpunch?
@mansnothot7514
I think I've seen it before, but I can't quite put my finger on it