Exmilitary
Death Grips · 2011
48 min · 13 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · industrial music · rap rock
A chaotic fusion of industrial noise and aggressive lyricism that defies conventional hip-hop boundaries.
Why this album works
'Exmilitary' is significant for its unfiltered exploration of themes like violence and paranoia, influencing a wave of experimental hip-hop artists. The mixtape received critical acclaim, landing on multiple year-end lists and establishing Death Grips as pioneers in the genre.
- Best for
- chaotic bursts of intensity wave-like pacing for immersion urgent energy for late nights
- Context
- Released on April 27, 2011, 'Exmilitary' marked Death Grips' debut mixtape, positioning them as a groundbreaking force in experimental hip-hop. At this point, the band was relatively unknown but would quickly gain notoriety for their unconventional style and intense live performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Earl Sweatshirt· JPEGMafia· Tech N9ne
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Beware 5:52
- 2 Guillotine Standout 3:43
- 3 Spread Eagle Cross the Block Standout 3:51
- 4 Lord of the Game 3:30
- 5 Takyon (Death Yon) 2:48
- 6 Cut Throat (instrumental) 1:12
- 7 Klink 3:22
- 8 Culture Shock 4:20
- 9 5D 0:43
- 10 Thru the Walls 3:55
- 11 Known for It 4:12
- 12 I Want It I Need It (Death Heated) Standout 6:10
- 13 Blood Creepin 4:50
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