Grip Links With J.I.D & Kenny Mason For "Grip 3:16"

Grip, Kenny Mason, and J.I.D link up for "Grip 3:16," a flow clinic that the game needs to check out immediately.

BYMitch Findlay
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Atlanta rapper Grip has been catching attention with his breakneck flow, natural swagger, firey intensity, and underground lyrical sensibilities. And while he has yet to fully capture mainstream attention, it seems he's well on his way to taking his next step. Today, Grip dropped off his brand new EP PROBOSCIDEAand while he's largely left to his own devices one particular highlight finds him connecting with J.I.D and Kenny Mason on "GRIP 3:16."

Over an old-timey sample with plenty of swing, Grip sets things off with a tightly woven flow, reminiscent in structure to the work of Kendrick Lamar. "I control the temperature, see rap is mi casa so don't fuck with the thermostat," he warns. "Go and harness that, then you probably could prosper, I told n**gas I'm Bernie Mac." Tagging effortlessly in is Kenny Mason, who matches Grip's dexterity with a ridiculous (and arguably scene-stealing) verse. Never one to be outdone is Dreamville's J.I.D, who continues to body guest appearances like it's nothing. Together, the three emcees make for an incredibly capable squad, piecing together an impeccable three minutes of lyrical fire that the game needs to check out immediately.

QUOTABLE LYRICS

My sister'll shoot a clip through the hip
Turn a n**ga to uterus, you a bitch
Now either your colony following all the tips or they swallowing hollow tips


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<b>Feature Editor</b> <!--BR--> Mitch Findlay is a writer and hip-hop journalist based in Montreal. Resident old head by default. Enjoys writing Original Content about music, albums, lyrics, and rap history. His favorite memories include interviewing J.I.D and EarthGang at the "Revenge Of The Dreamers 3" studio sessions in Atlanta and receiving a phone call from Dr. Dre. In his spare time he makes horror movies.