Death Grips

What do you get when you combine the propulsive drumming of Zach Hill (Hella) with equally off-kilter and aggressive raps courtesy of MC Ride? The answer is a darkly warped version of hip-hop that goes by the name of Death Grips. The Sacramento, California group debuted in late-2010 and began establishing itself as a cult rap project to keep an eye on in the following year. The group made good on its promise with the release of the Exmilitary mixtape, which utilized distorted beats, blown-out production and visceral, in-your-face raps from MC Ride. Anyone excited by the forms that modern experimental hip-hop is beginning to take should enjoy what Death Grips has to offer.