Run The Jewels

Run The Jewels did us all a needed solid yesterday when they went ahead and released "RTJ4" a couple of days early for streaming and download.  I know this stuff was recorded months ago, but damn is it prescient.  Listen to "Walking in the Snow" below, and go download and order the LP here.

Run The Jewels

Getting closer to the inevitable release of "RTJ4," and like many of us out there, music is helping me get through this whole thing, so every taste of the new Run The Jewels record just fills me with more anticipation.  Check out "Ooh, Lala" below.

Bun B featuring Run The Jewels

Great news everyone!  Longtime Houston rapper, and former UGK member Bun B has a new album out!  And "Return of the Trill" has quite the impressive guest list, including some assists from Big K.R.I.T., Slim Thug, Leon Bridges, and more.  The album is currently streaming in all of the usual places, but go ahead and listen to "Myself" below, which features the ever dependable Run The Jewels.  What a great way to start the holiday weekend.  Happy Friday everyone!

Run the Jewels - Oh Mama

This has actually been out for a few days, but i finally had a sec to sit and watch the new Rick and Morty featuring video for Run the Jewels' "Oh Mama" from "RTJ3."  It's pretty awesome, and as i'm a fan of both RTJ and "Rick and Morty," this is right up my alley.  Watch below.

Run The Jewels - RTJ3

With so many new songs from Run The Jewels surfacing over the last few weeks, it was just a matter of time before an announcement would come regarding "RTJ3."  And it's here.  The new album comes out January 13th (which you can pre-order here), and will feature appearances from Danny Brown, Kamasi Washington, Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio, and more.  Listen to "Legend Has It" below.

Run The Jewels feat. Boots - 2100

In response to what happened Tuesday night, Run The Jewels released a new track yesterday.  Probably intended for the upcoming "RTJ3," but given it's ferocity and lack of optimism, the Boots assisted "2100" is what a lot of us still need right now.  Listen below, and then maybe take El-P's lead and donate some money to Planned Parenthood or any other program or service in danger of being gutted in 2017.

Run The Jewels - Talk to Me

New music from Run The Jewels courtesy of Adult Swim.  Hopefully this means it's going to be an awesome day.  Listen to "Talk to Me" below, and keep your fingers crossed that this signals that the third LP is near.

DJ Shadow and Run the Jewels

It's been a while since we last heard from DJ Shadow, i had all but forgotten about him, but with the impending release of new album "The Mountain Will Fall," and the collaboration with Run the Jewels on first single "Nobody Speak," he seems to be insuring i don't forget again.  "Nobody Speak" is all blaring horns, jazzy beats, and synth blips with El-P and Killer Mike just slaying the verses.  Listen below and get the record in June on Mass Appeal.

Rubble Kings

"Rubble Kings" is a documentary film from 2010 by Shan Nicholson about the street gangs of New York City during the 1970's, basically what was the inspiration for "The Warriors."  I have yet to see the movie, but the recently released "Rubble Kings" album, a collection of songs inspired by it and produced by Little Shalimar is fantastic.  A mix of 70's funk and soul, and featuring rap verses from the likes of Run the Jewels, Bun B, and more, this record is a monster.  Currently, you can download the whole thing for free from Adult Swim and get the vinyl from Mass Appeal.  Below, listen to "Savage Habits" featuring Bun B, Killer Mike, and Cuz Lightyear, and then check out the grooving instrumental "Edge of the Edge."

Meow the Jewels

It's here!  You can download it for free right now (right here)!  You can pre-order the vinyl right now (right here)!  You can stream the whole thing below!  Meow the Jewels!

Meow the Jewels

I'm just going to leave this here...our first full taste of El P's and Killer Mike's Meow the Jewels, the kitty-cat remix of "Early" called "Meowrly."  Enjoy.

Run the Jewels and Zack de la Rocha

Run the Jewels team up with former Rage Against the Machine frontman Zack de la Rocha for new jam "Close your Eyes (and Count to Fuck)" from the upcoming "Run the Jewels 2."  That's right.  Killer Mike, El-P, and Zack de la Rocha are all on a track together.  And it kills.  Take a listen below and get the album later this month from Mass Appeal.

Run The Jewels

The ridiculously good Run The Jewels, the hip-hop duo comprised of El-P and Killer Mike have a new album on the horizon, the aptly titled "RTJ2" which will be available as a free download as well as other physical formats in October on Mass Appeal.  Listen to the blistering back and forth assault of "Blockbuster Night Part 1" below and get adequately pumped.  This album is going to be a monster.

Fun Fun Fun Fest 8: Day 3 pics

And all good things must come to an end...which is good because i was out of money and my body was starting to reject the steady diet of Shiner beer and junk food.  Highlights of the day include reaffirmation that The Polyphonic Spree will always put me in a good mood, listening to the Mortal Kombat theme song whilst watching tacos being blasted out of a cannon, seeing the kids from Unlocking the Truth with their mom eating Twinkies, The Men, and Gojira.

The lowlight of the day was the sound issues that prevented Killer Mike from being able to perform, though he tried his damndest.

Until next year then.  Take a gander at some snapshots below.

Daily Twinkie consumption count: 5.

The Polyphonic Spree

The Men

Cloud Nothings

The Julie Ruin

The infamous taco cannon

Washed Out

Killer Mike

Deltron 3030

Gojira

MGMT

Run The Jewels (El P and Killer Mike)

El P and Killer Mike, the two dudes responsible for my favorite hip-hop album last year (Killer Mike's excellent "R.A.P. Music") are finally putting out a full on collaborative effort this summer called Run The Jewels.  The first single out from Fool's Gold is "Get It."  Listen and download below and be on the lookout for the full album in June which is supposed to be available for free download.  Hooray!