The mixtape was released for free on April 25, 2011 through the group's official website, thirdworlds.net. It was simultaneously released on streaming services. The track "Guillotine" was released as a single on August 3, 2011. "Guillotine" has become the band's most recognized song, with over 14 million YouTube views on their music video as of March 2023. Other tracks released as music videos include "Known For It", "Culture Shock", "Lord of the Game", "Spread Eagle Cross the Block", "Takyon (Death Yon)", and "Beware". The cover of the album is somewhat of a mystery, even to members of the band. According Read more on Last.fm.
“Grips” is right! This record is mighty, commanding, and punishingly abrasive (especially by hip-hop standards). Much like a car wreck, though, the sickening purity of its power is far too arresting to turn away. You may only listen once, but morbidity will keep you motoring through. I’m still not sure if I like this record, but it most certainly has my attention, and given the saturation of of the playing field, that is a statement enough in and of itself.