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.
Dilemma
Death Grips Lyrics
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I'm in the studio with death grips
They're working on their new album at sunset sound studios
6650 sunset boulevard
They have a dilemma, but they'll win their dilemma
Dilemma
Butcher kukri to trench homicidal
Can't say I buy them, just show up lately
Lately seem to stalk me like I'm yeti
Like scream of a haunted jetty
Let me be a haunted jetty
Cross I cry banshee like manic falcon
Shrill like losing time on Shasta Mountain
Thingany thingany, so jinx now
She's wah-wah-wah-wah-wah-wild
Pinky ring, pinky ring, show it out
My suh-suh-suh-suh-suh style
Shine like sad hung from starry eyed gallows
Like day old glow of carbon eye shadow
Trembling young wounded mammal
Double edge gut judge choke on his gavel (choke)
Jack slide leave atlantic puddles
Spade slip lives into stranded shuttles
I taxiderm shams with morbid shinto
This three quarter shank, one quarter disco (choke)
Low res mega evil patina
Pattern maker of myth and trip weaver
Infamous nature in rags like reaper
Like midnight mounted by wayside seekers
Lovely, lovely, they're so blonde
It's ah on and on
Dusty, dusty, so far gone
I'm fuck fuck fuck fuck fucking wrong
It's ah ah ah ah on and on
It's ah ah ah ah on and on
It's ah ah ah ah on and on
It's ah ah ah ah on and on
It's ah ah ah ah on and on
It's ah ah ah ah on and on
These knives bleed knives
They cut me, I'll cut you
Below is above you
Above is below me
I'm dying to try on these knives
You don't know me
Dilemma
Dilemma
Thingany thingany, so jinx now
She's wah-wah-wah-wah-wah-wild
Pinky ring, pinky ring, show it out
My suh-suh-suh-suh-suh style
The opening lines of Death Grips's "Dilemma" set the scene, establishing that the song was recorded on February 20th in the Sunset Sound Studios in Los Angeles. Death Grips is working on a new album, but they're currently stuck with a dilemma. From there, the lyrics descend into something more abstract and surrealistic, with lines like "Butterfly ballistic, seax survival" and "I taxiderm shams with morbid shinto." These lines make use of clever wordplay and evoke a sense of danger, chaos and confusion.
Throughout the song, MC Ride's vocal delivery is abrasive, almost gratingly intense. He oscillates between a rapid-fire delivery and moments of slurring and tripping over his own words. The lyrics make use of venomous wordplay and rhymes that are often difficult to keep up with. There is a sense of urgency and desperation that pervades the track, especially in lines like "These knives bleed knives, they cut me, I'll cut you."
Taken as a whole, "Dilemma" presents a picture of a group that is on edge, anxious, and struggling with their creative process. The lyrics are full of dark imagery, and the overall mood of the song is one of tension and unease. It's unclear what the band's dilemma actually was, but the track manages to convey a sense of creative frustration and existential angst.
Line by Line Meaning
Butterfly ballistic, seax survival
I am feeling vulnerable and prepared for any danger that may come my way.
Butcher kukri to trench homicidal
I am experiencing intense and violent urges to harm others.
Can't say I buy them, just show up lately
I don't fully understand or agree with Death Grips' recent actions, but I am still working with them.
Lately seem to stalk me like I'm yeti
Death Grips has been paying close attention to me, almost like they are hunting me down.
Let me be a haunted jetty
I am feeling trapped and haunted by my surroundings.
Cross I cry banshee like manic falcon
I am feeling powerful and intense emotions like a banshee or a falcon in a frenzy.
Shrill like losing time on Shasta Mountain
I am screaming out in frustration and desperation, like I am losing time on a mountain.
Thingany thingany, so jinx now
I feel like bad luck is following me wherever I go.
She's wah-wah-wah-wah-wah-wild
I am attracted to a woman who is unpredictable and uncontrollable.
Pinky ring, pinky ring, show it out
I am flaunting my wealth and status with my pinky ring.
Shine like sad hung from starry eyed gallows
I am feeling despair and hopelessness, as if I am a hanging corpse bathed in starlight.
Like day old glow of carbon eye shadow
I have a tired and worn-down appearance, like the fading glow of carbon-based eyeshadow.
Trembling young wounded mammal
I feel weak and vulnerable, like a trembling and injured animal.
Double edge gut judge choke on his gavel (choke)
I am suffocating and choking under the weight of my own judgments and criticisms.
Jack slide leave atlantic puddles
I leave behind a trail of destruction and chaos, like a reckless Jack sliding around and splashing in Atlantic puddles.
Spade slip lives into stranded shuttles
I am causing harm and destruction to others, like a Spade slipping lives into stranded shuttles.
I taxiderm shams with morbid shinto
I create fake or superficial appearances with a twisted and death-obsessed form of Japanese belief and worship.
This three quarter shank, one quarter disco (choke)
I am a strange blend of violence and dance, like a three quarter shank and one quarter disco music.
Low res mega evil patina
I have a sinister and dark presence, like a low resolution and heavily corroded surface.
Pattern maker of myth and trip weaver
I am a creator of patterns and stories, weaving together intricate and psychedelic journeys.
Infamous nature in rags like reaper
I have a notorious and infamous reputation, dressed in tattered clothes like a grim reaper.
Like midnight mounted by wayside seekers
I am a mysterious and alluring figure, pursued by those who are searching for something deeper in life.
Lovely, lovely, they're so blonde
I am attracted to beautiful and charming people with blonde hair.
It's ah on and on
My thoughts and experiences seem to endlessly repeat and cycle without end.
Dusty, dusty, so far gone
I feel distant and disconnected from reality, like something old and forgotten in a dusty corner.
I'm fuck fuck fuck fuck fucking wrong
I feel like I am making a mistake or doing something terribly wrong.
These knives bleed knives
I am causing harm and pain to others, but the wounds I inflict are also harming myself.
They cut me, I'll cut you
I am ready to retaliate with violence if someone harms me.
Below is above you
Things are not always as they seem - sometimes the truth is hidden beneath the surface.
Above is below me
I feel isolated and disconnected from the reality surrounding me.
I'm dying to try on these knives
I am tempted and excited by violence and destruction.
You don't know me
Others do not truly understand or know me, despite the image I present.
Dilemma
I am facing a difficult and complex situation.
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: Zachary Hill, Andy Morin, Stefan Burnett
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@fernandoinda6711
Death grips is the death grips of music
@Ghettoprodan
Death grips is the death grips of death grips music
@jelloBEANOS
@Prodan Cristian Death grips is the death grips of the death grips music of death grips
@justaguywithhisgrasseson5522
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@yugiohboyfriendappreciator7739
No death grips is the dark souls of music
@NatsumiMovies
It's actually really fascinating that one decade ago, Andrew Adamson's entire career was dedicated to Shrek and Narnia movies and now he's working with Death Grips
What a champ
@bray7934
Uphill trajectory.
@Charles12
He knew he peaked so he went lowkey
@gringomoderfoquer8287
This might be their happiest song I love it
@cryingmakesmehorny4632
The most hopeful for sure