Devin The Ripper | ‘Out the Grind’, Emotionally-Fueled Lyrics With An Old School Beat

Do yourself a huge favor and go stream Devin The Ripper‘s latest album, ‘I Am Who I Say I Am,’ on Spotify right now. The Maryland native just dropped his second project in less than a year today, and it’s a whole vibe. Like his first album, ‘One Day It’ll Make Cents,’ Devin The Ripper pours all his emotions into even the smallest of details on the project.

Following the same theme of his first album, Devin The Ripper‘s track ‘Out the Grind‘ featuring Treys Up describes what motivates him to continue grinding on a day-to-day basis. The song was produced by Kofi Cooks and mixed and mastered by Judah.

Throughout the track, Devin The Ripper depicts what it’s like to be on his path towards wealth and success in the music game. As he flows smoothly between bars, you’ll find yourself falling into a void of empowering lyrics packed with an addictive emotional charge.

As we’ve seen in Devin The Ripper’s past songs, he’s not shy about drawing attention to deep emotions that tie his life and music together. In ‘Out the Grind,’ the determined rapper draws references to his challenging past and how he uses it as motivation to achieve greatness. Each verse contains an overwhelming amount of thought-provoking bars that force you to replay the track to make sure you soak in all the heat he fires in four minutes.

Devin The Ripper gives off a Rick Ross, Jay-Z-type energy with his confident and aggressive rap style in ‘Out the Grind.’ The talented musician raps over a beat with an underground 90’s hip-hop feel, giving off hints of throwback rap. The beat also features a heavy bass that pulses noticeably throughout the track. Devin The Ripper carries a contagious swagger as he gives you an inside look at his journey through life, rhyming lyrics effortlessly on the track.

I’m the closest thing to god, but I’m far from perfect. I can’t control the future. Just know you won’t outwork it. Some n*ggas want they shine but run away from work, but the diamond only shine if you pull it from the dirt.

Adding the perfect balance to the song, Treys Up slows things down in the chorus. Treys Up’s cadence shares noticeable similarities to T-Pain’s distinct melodic voice. The two artists pass the mic back and forth on ‘Out the Grind, ‘ offering them both a chance to show off their natural musical talent.

If ‘Out the Grind’ provides even the smallest hint at what the remainder of Devin The Ripper’s latest project is like, it’s not something to sleep on. The remaining tracks on the album include ‘I Am Who I Say I Am,’ ‘Lavish,’ ‘Inside Out,’ ‘Hustle Szn II,’ and ‘Seat At The Table.’ ‘Hustle Szn II’ is the highly anticipated sequel to ‘Hustle Szn,’ a motivating track from his debut album.

Devin The Ripper is no stranger to emotional trauma. As he takes you into pain and hardship with his music, it’s as if you transport into the artists’ past. If you’re a fan of raw, emotionally-fueled rap, this album is a must-listen. Keep up with everything Devin The Ripper is up to on his journey to the top by following him on Instagram and Spotify.

Also, watch the newest music video for the track ‘Out the Grind,’ out on Youtube now. To get inspired by rap that ties real-life experience with carefully chosen lyrics, listen to Devin The Ripper’s latest album ‘I Am Who I Say I Am’ now.

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