GRITS is a sick duo out of Tennessee that used to dance for DC Talk back in the day. This right here is their 8th album to date, and Teron "Bonafide" Carter, and Stacy "Coffee" Jones have failed to disappoint. They've managed to establish some type of longevity, and have been able to become the highest-grossing rap group in faith-fueled hip-hop. And with the outlook on the future that they currently possess for themselves and other artists it's no surprise to me that these guys will be like the Junior Seau of their respective genre.

The track "Reminds Me" is a fast paced track that speaks about remembrance of hard times and moving on from them. I first put this track on and I could see my boy Eduardo doing his signature head-bop dance. You should see that shit it's like watching the Carlton Banks dance for the very first time.

"Walkin My Way" reminded me of something that Pharell would've sang over and produced. It's got that infections west coast feel set about 95-100 BPM. The MCs sling their rhymes over this chill lounge type beat. I almost wanted to freestyle with the track but decided to let the guys do their thing. You know how someone wants to rap over a track that somebody already pressed? NOT COOL.

This Album has excellent production value and many appearances from guests including Multi-platinum artist Toby "Toby Mac" Mc Keehan, who joins them on the last song of the album "Say Goodbye". Also included in the supporting cast Dan Haseltine of Jars of Clay, and Mac Powell of Third Day among many others.

"Sky May Fall" would have to be my favorite track on the entire album the beat is cleverly produced track and the vocals on it top it off like seeing the "Big One" at Talladega, even though I haven't seen such a crash in real life, I think you get my drift.

A new album from a seemingly familiar group that has the desire to be a breath of fresh air in the generally gunpowder coated, bling-slathered world of what people call "hip-hop" today. I was glad to be able to appraise such and exceptionally produced, constructive album. The lack of optimism in hip-hop that permeates might just end up being eliminated if GRITS manages to stick to people's stomachs for the next few years.

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SonicAmp Rating: 9/10