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Grip Grand
Hip Hop / Rap / Indie

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Member Since2/17/2006
Band Websitewww.gripgrand.com
Band MembersGrip Grand aka King Author aka Gorgeous Charisma..........also featuring The Rec-League All-Stars ..................................................................................................................
Influences1986-1998
Sounds Likeyour new favorite thing...plus rapping
Record LabelVarious
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Grip Grand
  "With hardly any industry push behind it, Brokelore is destined to be a lost classic, a perfectly constructed album."

--SANTA CRUZ METRO, "The Year's Best Hip-Hop Albums"

"Albums like Brokelore define the new paradigm of Bay Area hip-hop. Grip Grand's excellent second record masters retro and progressive, gangsta and conscious, funky and jazzy, all while tiptoeing the line between indie ethics and mainstream appeal."

--EAST BAY EXPRESS, "Best Music of 2008--Editor's Picks"

"Just when lyrical MCing seemed a thing of the past, here comes Grip Grand. Brokelore revives the era when rappers strove to perfect their craft and sound unique, except they’ve added mega-slappin’ new-school beats. GG’s drawled cadence might remind some of a less-conceited Kanye, but his skills shine just as brightly as Mr. West’s Jesus piece."

--XLR8R

"If you're in need of some real hip-hop, check out the new joint from Grip Grand, Brokelore."

--IGN.COM

"...Grip Grand balances spitting razor-sharp lyrics with actually PRODUCING most of the album, another act that he manages admirably. I had to double-check that Just Blaze didn't produce 'Win the War' - it is an unbelievably hot hornfest; 'Hip-Hop Classic' has already cemented itself on my Year End Review as one of my favorite songs; 'Tomorrow' is reminiscent of OutKast's best work....If you love hip hop, you'll love this album. Go buy. Now.

TOTAL Vibes 9 of 10 "

--RAPREVIEWS.COM

"Brokelore is a diverse collection of tunes anchored by Grand’s humble egotism and appreciation for Hip-Hop in its multiplicity of forms."

--OKAYPLAYER.COM, "Blogarhythms"

"Best Rapper of 2007"

--EAST BAY EXPRESS

Grip Grand. That's me. Maybe you saw me in URB's Next 100 a while back (2005)...well, not "saw" me, because my picture didn't make the cut. But I'm in there. Check the small print. I make rap music. Both parts...the rap, and the music. I like all kinds, I make all kinds.

To that end, I've put out a few projects over the years. A limited-edition self-pressed 12" (Pro-Gress/Santa Ana Winds) was followed by a CD (Welcome to Broakland) on Bomb Hip Hop Records, home of the illustrious Return of the DJ series. The overnight, worldwide success that followed these early releases (recorded almost entirely on a four-track cassette machine) has made me a multibillionaire many times over. Nonetheless, when I was approached by highly respected producer DJ Design (of Foreign Legion fame) to do a follow-up on Look Records, I could hardly refuse. That collaboration led to the release of another 12" (Poppin' Pockets/Love-Drama), co-produced by Design and myself and featuring hip-hop legend A.G. of DITC. Needless to say, the song went quadruple-diamond, and literally every person on the planet owns a copy...your mom, starving babies in the desert, the Pope. Everybody.

Naturally, we went right to work on a full-length album--Brokelore, featuring appearances and/or production from Percee P, Richie Cunning, and more. If you haven't heard it yet, it's by far the best album mentioned in this sentence. But it's so much more than that. You should really check it out. To quote soul stylist Major Harris from his monster hit Love Won't Let Me Wait, "You owe it to yourself." The shit is dope. And I am a very harsh critic.

So what's next for Grip Grand, aka myself? I'll tell you what's next...a bunch of hit records that are going to change the way you perceive life as we know it. Or just some really good music. One of those two, or a combination thereof. But either way, you oughta get on board now. Especially if you are interested in paying me to make music for you. Because I am sitting on a goldmine right about now, like a crazy, cackling old prospector. And I can draw you a map to the buried treasure. A magical, musical map...I have totally lost track of this metaphor. But you get the picture. My music plus your ears equals the best thing ever. Come and get it. The end.


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Grip Grand's Friends Comments
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Bree





Jun 26 2009 4:18 PM

showin luv ;D
showin luv ;D
DJ MF Shalem





Jun 8 2009 5:02 PM

Jay z liked doa so much he did a remix!
Daniel





Jun 4 2009 6:04 PM

big ups to tha whole rec....oh ya check me out.
Asian fly





Apr 20 2009 5:21 PM

I love DOA.
Beanie rocks =]
SamWise The Great (NEW SONG UP!)





Mar 28 2009 3:03 AM

put that shit out playa!
SMOOTHFELLAZ ENT MAIN PAGE.RIP BIGMIKE





Mar 19 2009 8:52 AM

YOU KNOW I HAD TO COME BY AND BLESS YOUR PAGE. with sum love..hope this year goes great 4 you and yours.hope u have a great WEEKend.




smoothfellaz the movement.
bigmike for ever!!
caribbean gansta09 is here.over a million plays already..
Last Of A Dying Breed





Mar 10 2009 8:04 PM

poppin rockets is the shit. soulfood!
Asian fly





Mar 3 2009 8:59 AM

big bro. i love this pic.

img src="http://www.routinefly.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/grip-looks-up-b-and-w.jpg
Asian fly





Feb 19 2009 3:13 AM

i got your track as one of my profile song. im really glad i met you last christmas bro. you and soya are super cooooooooooooool. i love you both.!!
Asian fly





Feb 19 2009 2:54 AM

good one big brother.
WICK-IT (main page)





Jan 13 2009 9:42 PM

new mash-up posted!! brand new music for a brand new year...

I proudly present:

Green Day vs. M.I.A. vs. Weezer vs. Rick Ross vs. Dee-Lite vs. Tears For Fears

starring in:

BUDDY HOLLY 2009


ps. if you like what you hear, check the blog for free downloads.
okain





Jan 31 2009 4:37 PM

still jammin this muzik...in 09
Ukase(Beatmaker)





Jan 6 2009 4:13 AM

Hey whats good??? Thx for the add...
I really appreciate, Hope u liked what u heard...
Stop by any time, and stay in touch...
Ps: Happy New Year aal best in 2009 to u and you family!!!
Ukase(Beatmaker)
okain





Dec 26 2008 9:03 PM

heaviest rotation...five mics...cannot take this out of the stereo...
big props from Berlin Zitee
DJ Flip





Jan 2 2009 5:35 AM

check your (f)email

:-)
Ask





Jan 2 2009 2:24 PM

Big up for Brokelore! One of the best albums in 2008..

Cheers from Denmark
MELLOW DRUM ADDICT





Dec 22 2008 8:16 PM

Word up Grip. Merry Christmas brother, hope you and yours are well.
Pudgy B





Dec 10 2008 12:37 AM

wow. crossroads. dope
DJ Flip





Dec 9 2008 9:36 PM

hot shit son :-D
MELLOW DRUM ADDICT





Nov 26 2008 1:44 AM

OKP just reviewed the Bomb Hip Hop Comp., and they singled you out! Where was this reviewer when Brokeland was sent in???

Grip Grand also does the compilation a huge favor with his hard hitting, feel good song, “I Chose Rap.” His flow is consistent and thoroughly developed, as he pontificates on his love for hip-hop music, cemented by a catchy hook made up of old school sound bytes, over a classic soul sample.
Chris [BFU]





Oct 29 2008 4:01 PM

how are you doing? its been a while.
Bomb Hip-Hop





Oct 21 2008 5:02 PM

Bomb Hip Hop Compilation - Volume 2 in stores today! Features "I Chose Rap" by Grip Grand.
slarc





Oct 17 2008 12:41 PM

Mr. Grand, the new track is DOOPPEE!!!
Keep it up!
N





Oct 9 2008 5:43 PM

Are you ever going to be in the Portland area? That would be amazing
Kevvy Kev





Oct 1 2008 9:33 PM

HEY!!! Did you hear Kevvy Kev's turning 30? This Friday, at Club Six? And EPMD is performing? Plus that Richie Cunning cat, plus a few surprise guests we're not allowed to talk about? Well, if you hadn't disabled HTML, you'd have a dope flyer, proudly displaying all that info. F@#ker!!!
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