GRITS

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If music were paralleled with infectious diseases or viruses, what GRITS has delivered for more than a decade would unmistakably be #1 on the Center for Disease Control’s list. Much like the flu, you can do all you can do to avoid it, but you might get it.

Hip hop fan or not, GRITS have proven themselves time and time again to be a force to be reckoned with throughout their career. Yet again they have managed to set themselves apart with their new “strand” of their contagious brand of urban music, always remaining culturally relevant yet spiritually challenging. They’re ready to infect us with their latest and rumoured to be last release.

“We’ve always felt a little set apart from everyone spiritually, socially, and creatively, so, in considering this to be the last studio album, we wanted the title to encompass the body of work throughout our career to tie it all in.” – Bonafide

Reiterate, GRITS eighth full-length album, marks the beginning of this new era for the best-selling crew. Not only is the tandem made up of Teron “Bonafide” Carter and Stacy “Coffee” Jones still actively recording; but after more than a decade with boutique independent label Gotee Records, the emcees are stepping out and launching Revolution Art, an indie label of their own that, they hope, will make more than just hits.

With faith, art and people as their pillars, GRITS set out to record Reiterate, the boldest representation of their craft to date. The title may lead some to believe that these street poets are repeating themselves – rehashing ideas that have been done before. But not so fast: “What we’re reiterating is almost like, instead of going back and trying to re-lay a foundation, we’re continuing on what we’ve already laid about 10 years ago,” Bone says. “We want to go into the music thinking that. If you don’t, you’re going to miss it. You might mess up.”

As the first single, Remind Me Of You attests, Reiterate takes every preconception you might have about GRITS and turns it on its head. The song is an audacious primer for the rest of the album, as the frenetic, buzzed-out track incorporates backbeats and synth elements reminiscent of the glory days of the 80s. It’s a celebration of sound, juxtaposed by a sombre lyric: “Subjectively, it’s a very heavy song, but the way it’s presented, people will connect with it.

Guest appearances on Reiterate include tobyMac, Mac Powell of Third Day, Dan Haseltine of Jars Of Clay, Martha Munizzi, Britt Nicole, Pigeon John and others.

Twelve years, nine albums, two Grammy nods, three Dove Awards, a Billboard Video Award and a host of other signposts, Christian hip hop’s groundbreaking duo have always risen above the rest delivering hit after hit. Simply put, this 2-disc set is Grits’ Greatest Hits.

2 CD set features 15 of Grits’ best-known songs as well as 9 new songs and some rare, previously unreleased songs.

CD introductory priced at $14.99 for a limited time at participating retailers. Dealer may sell for less.

The #1 hip-hop act in Christian music is back with their first studio release in over two years. Redemption features 15 brand new tracks that showcase the signature beats and insightful rhymes that fans have come to trust Grits to deliver.

The group’s unwavering statements of faith and artistic excellence have allowed their music to reach millions through their concerts, in films, on television and across various other kinds of media. Whether playing in suburban churches or city clubs, Grits has come to define the best in Christian hip-hop.

Recently, tracks have been used in such films as The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift and Big Momma’s House 2.

7 features over 15 tracks with 2 new songs plus remixes.

Grits is the #1 hip-hop band in CBA.

This is the 7th record Grits has released on Gotee.

Grits’ music has been featured on TV shows such as Boston Public, Resurrection Boulevard, BET’s Rap City, The Real World, MTV Cribs and more…

Grits has been nominated for a Grammy! Their Dichotomy B album is up for Christian Rock Album of the Year.