Death Grips

The Profile

Death Grips are an American experimental hip hop group formed in 2010 in Sacramento, California, featuring Stefan "MC Ride" Burnett, drummer/producer Zach Hill and producer Andy "Flatlander" Morin. Their sound merges rap with noise, industrial electronics and punk ferocity. Known for free releases, cryptic stunts and explosive shows, they’ve earned acclaim for albums like The Money Store, No Love Deep Web and The Powers That B.

Formed in Sacramento in 2010; members are MC Ride (Stefan Burnett), Zach Hill and Andy Morin. Released music freely online and used platforms like BitTorrent and Tor. Noted for controversial tactics (including a high-profile label dispute) and intense live sets. The Powers That B includes Niggas on the Moon, built from Björk samples. Discography highlights include Exmilitary, The Money Store, No Love Deep Web, Government Plates, Bottomless Pit and Year Of The Snitch.

Reviews depict Death Grips as a Sacramento trio fusing rap, noise, electronics and punk into abrasive, catchy chaos. Highlights include The Money Store, No Love Deep Web, The Powers That B and Bottomless Pit. Praises focus on innovation, energy and fearless sound design; critiques slam the chaos and the lyric bluntness. Their free-release tactics and cryptic stunts are noted, as are Björk samples on Niggas on the Moon. Even the instrumental detour Interview 2016 gets a wary side-eye.