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.
Pop
Death Grips Lyrics
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Your crisis is my alarm
Why I'm like "shh, stay calm"
You fight shit I ride upon
My knife been drawn
Three-six-fiv light of dawn
Lit up rock you live under
Like your brothers, your father and your sisters, your mother
Trend-setter maximum third planet from the sun orbit my lungs
Bulldozin' cul-de-sacs ground under over every act
Cut no slack, no slack
Pop-pop-pop-pop
No chance to throw I rush the mound
Rage stormin' off the chains remind me of rape house slave cock rings
You're played out like talking
Your cadence is sloppy
Can't break me I got me
You're grave stink I'm lofty
You're lady like lolli
Pop tramp on that jigaboo goddamn I'm so sick of you
I despise that shit what I would never align me with
Feel free to mime me but don't be saltine when I call you a biter bitch
The lyrics of Death Grips’s song Pop showcase the band’s trademark aggressive style, using explicit language and themes of violence to address issues of power, control, and dominance. The chorus of “pop-pop-pop-pop” feels like gunshots, suggesting a sense of danger and aggression.
The first two lines of the song, “Your crisis is my alarm / Why I’m like ‘shh, stay calm,’” suggest a sense of detachment and observation by the singer. They are aware of the crisis, but they urge listeners to stay calm, indicating a sense of control and power. The line “You fight shit I ride upon” could suggest that the singer is above the conflict, perhaps controlling or manipulating the situation. They brandish a knife and mention the “light of dawn,” implying a sense of danger or urgency over the situation.
The lyrics criticize the mainstream, referring to it as “lit up rock” that people live under, which is “ass-backwards” and “features like hot butter,” suggesting its easy accessibility and ultimately inauthenticity. Death Grips uses harsh and profane language to describe those who follow the mainstream. They are “played out like talking,” “cadence is sloppy,” and they are “so sick of you.” The singer despises them and rejects their mimicking of their style, ultimately calling them a “biter bitch.”
Overall, the lyrics of Pop feel like a commentary on power and control, critiquing mainstream culture and those who follow it. They suggest a sense of urgency, danger, and aggression, with explicit themes of violence and dominance.
Line by Line Meaning
Pop-pop-pop-pop
The sound of a gun being fired
Your crisis is my alarm
I am not affected by your problems, I use them as a warning
Why I'm like 'shh, stay calm'
I am composed and in control in the face of chaos
You fight shit I ride upon
I use the chaos that you resist to my advantage
My knife been drawn
I am ready for a fight
Three-six-fiv light of dawn
I am active and alert all year-round
Lit up rock you live under
I am aware of your ignorance and lack of exposure
Ass-backwards muthafucka features like hot butter
You are ignorant and have no understanding of anything that doesn't conform to your limited scope of knowledge
Like your brothers, your father and your sisters, your mother
Your entire family is ignorant and backwards
Trend-setter maximum third planet from the sun orbit my lungs
I am a revolutionary who is ahead of my time
Bulldozin' cul-de-sacs ground under over every act
I am unstoppable and can crush any opposition
Cut no slack, no slack
I am strict and unyielding
No chance to throw I rush the mound
I attack aggressively and without warning
Rage stormin' off the chains remind me of rape house slave cock rings
Your anger is reminiscent of oppressive and degrading practices
You're played out like talking
You are boring and repetitive
Your cadence is sloppy
Your rhythm and style are unimpressive and random
Can't break me I got me
I am strong and independent
You're grave stink I'm lofty
You are beneath me and I am above you
You're lady like lolli
You are weak and effeminate
Pop tramp on that jigaboo goddamn I'm so sick of you
I am disgusted by your lack of culture and refinement
I despise that shit what I would never align me with
I hate what you stand for and would never associate myself with you
Feel free to mime me but don't be saltine when I call you a biter bitch
You can try to copy me but don't get defensive when I call you out for being unoriginal
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: ZACHARY CHARLES HILL, ANDREW MORIN, STEFAN CORBIN BURNETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Night druid
This track is fucking amazing. Insanely underrated! Pure ear candy.
Doveway Adder
Yes
JuneDays
pop (pop (pop (pop (pop (pop (pop))))))
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Huh?
Night druid
@David Welp, shit. I think someone who's looking at this chain of comments who doesn't go on FG will be extremely confused.
Night druid
@Jinzo 07 Dah shit, I gotta get outta here man!
jerryjm2
Dudes flatlander does not get enough credit in death grips he is my favorite out of all the band members just from the sounds he creates
zelarot kram
@Alpha Lax I like mc rides voice and lyrics first then the beat
Alpha Lax
when people talk about DG the main thing they talk about is their sound so idk bout that
Homing Rocket Extra
That feeling when a package comes with bubble wrap