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.
Black Jack
Death Grips Lyrics
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I, I, I eeuuhh
Nevermind that, black jack
Needle to da mainline junk prepared in a head that
Never came up for air
Fallin' apart can't get a grip
Don't give a fuck if I did
It'll be just fine
Oh, oh, oh
How to rob men blind
(Can't do a thing but fold)
Yeah watch that
Can't do a thing black jack
Comin from that hit me until
Twenty one makes
Your chips mine
Black jack don't trip
You got the bill
Twenty one shots to your grill
Bow down or die every time
I slap them thangs
Flat black chains rattlin'
Shawshank the box
Can't be contained
Man came ta pick the lock
Empty the vault
And leave no trace
Sleep don't wake
Hit em low and keep rollin' to da beat no breaks
Slow it down then accelerate
To hell its cake
Like sellin' weight
No middle man
Made bitch mistakes
Blackjack
High king, ace, to knees the place put down by g's raisin the stakes
You know whats up
Straight
How the fuck is that?
Blackjack
But don't forget to watch this
Tongue push bankroll off my lips
Who the hell are you legit
What the fuck you think man shit
Blackjack
(always keep my)
No need ta count the deck
I own it
Drop that
Lead chin check
To your dome its on black
Respect me zone or get caught back handed leather strap
Hit ya so hard knocked flat broke by a bloke wit dat golden contact glove hold da smoke
Of most high fire bon tap tap
(Can't do a thing but fold)
Yeah watch that
Can't do a thing blackjack
Don't forget to watch this
Tongue push bankroll
Off my lips
Who the hell are you legit
What the fuck you think man shit
You know whats up
Straight
How the fuck is that blackjack
Blackjack don't trip you got the bill, twenty one shots to your grill
"Black Jack" by Death Grips is a song that portrays their aggressive and raw musical style. The song is about the thrill of gambling, the rush that comes with winning, and the addiction that it can create. The lyrics create an image of a person who is reckless and living on the edge, someone who is willing to risk everything for a chance at winning big.
The song opens with the line "How I ride, why I ride, never really had ta try," which suggests that the singer is confident and skilled at playing the game. He goes on to talk about how he doesn't care if he falls apart, as long as he wins. He seems to be addicted to the adrenaline rush that comes with gambling and is willing to do anything to get it, even if it means risking his life.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Can't do a thing but fold," which is a reference to the fact that sometimes in gambling, you have to give up and take the loss. The song's bridge talks about the importance of respect in the game, and how the singer demands he be treated with it. The song ends with a warning to anyone who tries to face the singer in a game of blackjack, as they will be met with 21 shots to the face.
Line by Line Meaning
How I ride, why I ride, never really had ta try
I know how to handle myself, I don't need to try hard to succeed.
Nevermind that, black jack
Let's move on to the game of blackjack.
Needle to da mainline junk prepared in a head that
I'm ready to risk everything for this game.
Never came up for air
I'm fully committed to this game and won't back out.
Fallin' apart can't get a grip
I'm struggling but refuse to give up.
Don't give a fuck if I did
Even if I lose, I won't care.
Way shit goes
That's just how life is sometimes.
It'll be just fine
But I'll be okay regardless.
How to rob men blind
I know how to win big in this game.
(Can't do a thing but fold)
I can't do anything else but play this game.
Yeah watch that
Keep an eye on this game - it's intense.
Can't do a thing black jack
I'm completely focused on this game of blackjack.
Comin from that hit me until
I've been hit hard before.
Twenty one makes
But if I get to 21, I'll win.
Your chips mine
And I'll take all the winnings.
Black jack don't trip
I'm confident in my blackjack skills.
You got the bill
You'll have to pay up if I win.
Twenty one shots to your grill
I'll keep playing until I win big.
Bow down or die every time
You'll never beat me in this game.
I slap them thangs
I'm skilled at this game.
Flat black chains rattlin'
I'm not afraid to take risks.
Shawshank the box
I'll break out of any tight spot.
Can't be contained
I'm free and unstoppable.
Man came ta pick the lock
I'm always looking for a way to win big.
Empty the vault
I'll take all the money and winnings.
And leave no trace
I'll do it all without getting caught.
Sleep don't wake
I'm always ready for the next game.
Hit em low and keep rollin' to da beat no breaks
I'll keep going until I win, with no rest.
Slow it down then accelerate
I'll take my time, but I'll win big.
To hell its cake
This game is easy for me.
Like sellin' weight
I know how to make a profit in this game.
No middle man
I'm self-sufficient in this game.
Made bitch mistakes
I've lost before, but I'll come back stronger.
High king, ace, to knees the place put down by g's raisin the stakes
I'm willing to bet high and take risks to win big.
You know whats up
You know what's going on in this game.
Straight
I'm playing this game honestly and fairly.
But don't forget to watch this
Keep an eye on me, I'll surprise you.
Tongue push bankroll off my lips
I'm confident in my abilities and winnings.
Who the hell are you legit
Who are you to question my skills and knowledge of this game?
What the fuck you think man shit
Don't underestimate me in this game.
Blackjack
This game is all I care about right now.
(always keep my)
I'm always focused on this game.
No need ta count the deck
I don't need to worry about the cards, I know how to win.
I own it
I know this game inside and out.
Drop that
Let's start the game now.
Lead chin check
I'll take any hit necessary to win this game.
To your dome its on black
I'm focused on winning this game of blackjack.
Respect me zone or get caught back handed leather strap
You better not underestimate me or you'll regret it.
Hit ya so hard knocked flat broke by a bloke wit dat golden contact glove hold da smoke
I'll hit you so hard that you'll be out of money and out of the game.
Of most high fire bon tap tap
I'm on fire in this game and unstoppable.
Don't forget to watch this
Don't take your eyes off me, I'll win big.
Tongue push bankroll
I'm confident in my winnings and my game.
Off my lips
I'm proud of what I've achieved in this game.
You know whats up
You understand what's going on in this game.
Blackjack don't trip
I'm confident in my abilities to win this game.
You got the bill
You'll have to pay up if I win.
Twenty one shots to your grill
I'll keep playing until I win big.
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: ZACHARY HILL, STEFAN BURNETT, ANDREW MORIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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