Gripp is an unsigned rapper out of Rhode Island who's just uploaded his full-length debut, As Knowledge Kills Beauty -- and as the title suggests, it's a testament to razor-sharp, intelligent lyrics, with the tight production that indie hip hop often lacks.

Gripp's flow takes tracks from hands-in-the-air party anthem to aggressive battle rap to heady slam poetry, and barely misses a beat. "Part of the problem is you pointin' your Glock / Instead of the point of your pen / I got a point do I not" he spits on the triumphant opening track "Weaponry". What's crucial about this album is that he sounds confident -- not in the forced "best rapper alive" way of too many underground lyricists, but sounding like someone who's got a message and style he believes in.

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Sceritz

StreetCred: 51

Songs REC'd: 3

 “Weaponry” on As Knowledge Kills Beauty by Gripp

in Hip Hop, Rap

Latest Price: $0.32

Powerful lyrics that stick to a creative concept, amazing beat, hype hook, good stuff

Jan 11, 2008

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mreplatinum

StreetCred: 18

Songs REC'd: 1

 “The Fall” on As Knowledge Kills Beauty by Gripp

in Hip Hop, Rap

Latest Price: $0.18

Nice dude, "Consumed by sardonic justice that blooms like a black dandelion" Haha I was crackin up on that and "....But I hate you....Can't think of a way to replace the missing bricks without tearing down the whole wall...Its a hassle really"

Feb 23, 2008

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Support some real hip hop and cop this album!

Additional Tracks:
I Rhyme Better Than You
The Fall

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