++'s Grit-Soaked 'First Off' Turns Pressure Into Diamonds

Enigmatic duo blends grit, truth, and raw spirit in a bold hip-hop victory lap.

Hip-hop duo ++ step into the spotlight with their third single 'FIRST OFF', a track that serves as both a victory lap and a manifesto. The collaboration between New York’s Tireek Cody and Florida’s Avery “Tryston” Terrizzi is a fearless statement of intent—an anthem forged from struggle, resilience, and unshakable self-belief.

'FIRST OFF' pulses with the urgency of lived experience. Through sharp lyricism and inventive production, ++ transform personal battles into universal declarations of triumph. It’s an unfiltered slice of storytelling that cuts through industry noise, positioning the duo as artists who don’t just make music, they bleed it.

Musically, their sound occupies a space between cloud rap and rap rock, stitched together with drum breaks, 808s, and a restless undercurrent of spiritual tension. The track recalls the chaos of Paris Texas, the poetic edge of Kendrick Lamar, and the emotional rawness of early Kid Cudi, while carving out a space that feels entirely their own.

Thematically, ++ refuse to shy away from weighty topics - addressing isolation, injustice, identity, and survival with clarity and conviction. Tireek brings poetic grit rooted in his New York upbringing, while Tryston acts as the sonic architect, shaping fractured fragments into cohesive worlds. Their process is as unconventional as their sound: late-night texts, scattered voice memos, and an intuitive trust that bridges the physical distance between them.

With 'FIRST OFF', ++ plant their flag as one of hip-hop’s most intriguing new forces. This is music with scars and spirit, a reminder that you don’t need to be whole to make something holy. For anyone who’s turned pressure into progress, this is your anthem.