Sealed 2023 RSD Essential, clear vinyl reissue. custom hype sticker on shrink. Government Plates is a chaotic, genre-defying album that sees Death Grips pushing their experimental boundaries. Departing from traditional hip-hop structures, the album emphasizes abrasive electronic textures and unconventional rhythms. MC Ride's vocals are often fragmented or absent, allowing the production to take center stage. Tracks like "Birds" and "Whatever I Want (Fuck Who's Watching)" exemplify this shift, blending dissonant sounds with hypnotic beats. Released without prior announcement, the album challenges listeners with its raw energy and unpredictability, solidifying Death Grips' reputation for defying musical norms.