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Death Grips

Hip HopAlternative Hip Hop

About Death Grips

Death Grips: Unconventional and experimental hip-hop from Sacramento.

List of Death Grips's featurings

Flatlander, Alexandre Marques & The Bug

Death Grips members' ages

Death Grips members are currently 43, 38 & 38 years old.

Death Grips's country of origin

Death Grips is from United States.

Death Grips members' real names

Death Grips members' real names are Stefan Burnett, Zach Hill & Andy Morin.

The Success Story of Death Grips

Who is Death Grips?

Death Grips is an American experimental hip hop group formed in Sacramento, California, comprised of vocalist MC Ride (Stefan Burnett), drummer Zach Hill, and producer Andy Morin. The trio emerged in 2010 with the single ""Guillotine"" and quickly developed a cult-like following with their dynamic live shows, unconventional beats, and aggressive lyrics. Death Grips' sound has been described as a mix of punk, electronic music, and hip hop.

Early Years

Death Grips formed in 2010 after MC Ride met Zach Hill at a party. The two hit it off quickly and began writing music together. Shortly after their collaboration began, they were joined by producer Andy Morin who had previously worked with Hill on various projects. Before long they had released their debut single ""Guillotine"" which went on to become an underground hit.

Breakthrough Success

In 2011, Death Grips released their debut studio album titled ""The Money Store"", which was met with critical acclaim. The album featured tracks such as ""Get Got"" and ""Blackjack"" that showcased their distinctive sound and further cemented their status as one of the most exciting new acts in hip hop. The trio followed up with their second album ""No Love Deep Web"" in 2012 which was also well received by fans and critics alike.

Recent Years

Since 2015, Death Grips have released several more albums including ""Bottomless Pit"", ""Year of the Snitch"", and ""The Powers That B"". In 2020, the group released ""Year of the Snitch"" which was praised for its forward-thinking production and innovative approach to hip hop. They are currently working on their next album which is set to be released later this year.

Legacy

Death Grips have established themselves as one of the most influential acts in modern hip hop due to their distinct sound, raw energy, and boundary-pushing approach to music. Their live shows are renowned for being chaotic yet mesmerizing experiences that are sure to leave any fan wanting more.