In 2015, the group self-released Live From the Dentist Office, their 11-track debut project with features from Chuck Inglish, Curtis Williams, Glass Popcorn, and Demi Hughes. The mixtape was released through multiple digital platforms such as SoundCloud, iTunes, Tidal, and Spotify. The project was later commercialized in physical copies through Injury Reserve's online store. Live From the Dentist Office received general acclaim from music critics. On December 15th, 2016, Injury Reserve released a new mixtape titled Floss, released again through a variety of digital platforms. The album featured Vic Mensa and Cakes Da Killa.
On September 29th, 2017, the group released an EP titled "Drive It Like It's Stolen", preceded by the singles "North Pole", "Make You Sweat", and "Boom (x3)". All of the singles were released with accompanying music videos. They are accompanying The Underachievers on a tour in 2017.
In May of 2019, Injury Reserve released their debut self-titled album Injury Reserve, which was received well by critics and fans, and featuring Pro Teens, Rico Nasty, Freddie Gibbs, Dylan Brady, and more.
On June 29th, 2020, Stepa J. Groggs passed away at age 32.
On August 10th, 2021, Injury Reserve announced their second album, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, released September 15th, 2021. On the 11th, "Knees" dropped, and on the 1st of September, the second and final single "Superman That" was released. The album only has one vocal feature, ZelooperZ on track "SS San Francisco". However, Morgan Simpson of black midi contributed his drumming on "Outside", Body Meat's drums on "Ground Zero", and co-production with Sadpony and Jam City on "Top Picks For You".
On July 7th, 2023, Injury Reserve announced their disbandment via an announcement of a double music video for the last IR song "Bye Storm" and the debut song of Ritchie's and Parker's new duo project By Storm.
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Injury Reserve Lyrics
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Yeah it′s good to be on, on yeah I'm on the clock
Cause these raps haven't done shit but buy me a couple socks
And those get holey eventually, holy Guacamole
I′m supposed to be the recipe or the key ingredient to what makes this shit deadly potent
Yeah your flow kid, is pretty much dead to me
And we back with another one, like I′m making a Tracy McGrady jersey
You on the Rockets and you know I can't stop it
You full throttle, but no, no speed wobble
I came with four bottles and left with three models, c'mon
Yo, bottles of water cause you know I ain′t sippin'
Three new kicks, cause you know I ain′t Pippen
Wassup
Yo!
Yo!
Yo!
Yo!
Fuck these niggas and their lame brands all I rock is Vans shit and TVTs
I swear even when we on I'm still going to have my girl buying groceries at EBT
Like ODB, I told you I'm addicted to this shit, I′m about to OD, P
But fuck it, feed the addiction, Nate and Park and Andre
So you best believe that I′m sippin' for free
Killing everyone who thinks they killing it
On my decks and shit
I′m just rapping about my life, bruv
Fuck all that extra shit
"Why you so Mad Stepa, what's up with the all expletives?"
Well I started drinking again, plus I′m hella lit
But back to the extra shit
Like this world's just moving in the background, and I′m the star of this flick
I'm just hoping all of my verses stay as hard as my dick
Never settle in life Jack this ain't as good as it gets
Before I wasn′t good enough, I guess this take five
Frankest vs. the world homie, You better take sides
Like you order the value meal and got bullied for your fries
It be easy to make ignorant music that threatens lives
Never been the type to preach, man that ain′t cool
Life's a chess game you better calculate your moves
I truly recommend you don′t step to my groove
It'll be extremely painful, for you!
I like the way you move
I like the way you vibe
I like the way you move
Do you have the time?
I like the way you move
I like the way you vibe
I like the way you move
No, no forreal, does like, anyone have the time?
I like the way you move!
The first line of the song talks of the singer being happy to be back home and listening to the song "Good to Be Home" while wearing his new True Blu's shoes. He mentions that he is on the clock and that his raps have not done much for his finances besides buying him a few socks. He plays with puns as he mentions that the socks get "holey" eventually, punning it to "holy guacamole". Furthermore, he mentions how he is supposed to be the key ingredient that makes music deadly potent.
As the song progresses, he slams other rappers who apparently aren't good enough for him. He asserts his superiority by saying they are dead to him when it comes to flow. The song is full of contradictions as he raps about constantly improving but also being content with his current status. The singer mentions his addiction to making music, comparing it to an addiction with drugs that he's close to overdosing on. The chorus uses repetition to emphasize the importance of the groovy beat and keeping the right pace.
Overall, the song is about the rapper's journey to fame and how he views himself among other rappers. He uses the idea of addiction to evoke passion for rap, and it's evident that he enjoys the lifestyle fame brings him.
Line by Line Meaning
It's good to be home bumping Good to Be Home and my true Blu's too new
I am happy to be home, listening to the Good to Be Home album and wearing my new Blue shoes.
Yeah it's good to be on, on yeah I'm on the clock
I am happy to be working and making money with my music.
Cause these raps haven't done shit but buy me a couple socks
My raps have not made me a lot of money, just enough to buy a few pairs of socks.
And those get holey eventually, holy Guacamole
Socks eventually get holes in them, it's shocking.
I'm supposed to be the recipe or the key ingredient to what makes this shit deadly potent
I am the key to making great music.
Yeah your flow kid, is pretty much dead to me
I am not impressed with your style of rapping.
And we back with another one, like I'm making a Tracy McGrady jersey
We are back with another great song, just like when I used to make Tracy McGrady jerseys.
You on the Rockets and you know I can't stop it
You are doing so well in your career and I cannot compete with that.
Bridges been rocking with flows that make fossils, c'mon
I have been using old school rapping techniques that are still great today.
You full throttle, but no, no speed wobble
You are moving fast, but you are not unstable.
I came with four bottles and left with three models, c'mon
I came to the party with four bottles and left with three attractive women.
Yo, bottles of water cause you know I ain't sippin'
I am only drinking bottled water at this party.
Three new kicks, cause you know I ain't Pippen
I am not settling for just one new pair of shoes, I have three new pairs.
Fuck these niggas and their lame brands all I rock is Vans shit and TVTs
I do not care about other rappers and their brands, I only wear Vans and streetwear.
I swear even when we on I'm still going to have my girl buying groceries at EBT
Even when I become successful, I will still use food stamps to buy groceries for my girlfriend.
Like ODB, I told you I'm addicted to this shit, I'm about to OD, P
Like Ol' Dirty Bastard, I am addicted to this music and I am about to overdose on it.
But fuck it, feed the addiction, Nate and Park and Andre
I am going to keep making music, with the help of Nate, Park, and Andre.
So you best believe that I'm sippin' for free
I am getting free drinks at this party.
Killing everyone who thinks they killing it
I am defeating everyone who thinks they are the best rapper.
On my decks and shit
I am the DJ and I am making great music.
I'm just rapping about my life, bruv
I am simply making music about my own experiences.
Fuck all that extra shit
I do not care about the unnecessary details, I just want to make good music.
Before I wasn't good enough, I guess this take five
I used to not be good enough but now I am taking a break and appreciating my success.
Frankest vs. the world homie, You better take sides
I am competing with the whole world and I hope you choose my side.
It be easy to make ignorant music that threatens lives
It is easy to make bad music that promotes violence and negativity.
Never been the type to preach, man that ain't cool
I do not like to lecture people on how to live their lives.
Life's a chess game you better calculate your moves
Life requires strategic thinking, so you must make wise choices.
I truly recommend you don't step to my groove
I advise you not to mess with my music because it is too great.
It'll be extremely painful, for you!
You will regret it if you try to compete with my music.
I like the way you move
I appreciate how you move to my music.
Do you have the time?
Could you kindly tell me what time it is?
No, no forreal, does like, anyone have the time?
Seriously, does anyone know what time it is?
I like the way you move!
I really enjoy how you dance and move to my music.
Writer(s): Jordan Groggs, Nathaniel Ritchie, William Corey
Contributed by Mackenzie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marc Lesan
Rest in Power Jordan Groggs, thank you for your music 🖤
Frank Brenner
I love the bass riding on top of the classic Dramatics sample. It's like vintage futuristic shit. Lyrics are tight AF too. Nicely done you wing dings.
Decently Average
wing dings
DAVID S 23
While I was introduced to injury reserve with wow in 2018, as I was just getting into hip hop, I wasn't hooked until I hooked until I heard this song. This is one of my favorite tapes and groggs death is devastating.
Rip
Seán
Definitely one of the best tracks on the mixtape, loving those horns!
jaidsalgado
Hell yeah, perfect introduction
BACHKA
Rest in Power Groggs
Asian Shoegaze
Tight as hell. Love the change up in sound after the intro. Good shit guys.
LH
what is asian shoegaze doing here
Lloyd Nix
probably listening to injury reserve?