sandpaper

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Born Tyrone Griffin Jr., Ty Dolla Sign is known for his gruff sandpaper vocals and memorable hooks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

“Hard Truths” is sublime and soft in the way that a rough surface is smoothed to the touch by sandpaper.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2025

Start with coarse sandpaper — maybe 80 grit — and work up to progressively finer grades, ending with 400 grit.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

The voice of Michael McDonald has been compared to velvet, silk and sandpaper, melted chocolate and last year, by a besotted 11-year-old girl, an angel.

From New York Times • May 9, 2024

He didn't say a word, and as he looked me over, top to bottom, I felt like I'd been rubbed with sandpaper.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos