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July 1, 2013 7:11 AM Subscribe
El-P (also known as El-Producto, formerly of Company Flow), founder of Definitive Jux and producer and rapper of note, and often political rapper (don't call him one), "mayor of Atlanta underground rap" Killer Mike have teamed up to release a free mixtape. It has already gotten some good reviews. (El-P Killer Mike, and R.A.P. Music previously, previouslier.)
Both Killer Mike and El-P spit fire all over Run the Jewels, often trading verses in an almost Run-DMC/J5 fashion, but with new school flow and production. Also, Big Boi and Prince Paul make memorable guest appearances. It doesn't sound "free mixtape" quality at all.
posted by unwordy at 8:02 AM on July 1, 2013
posted by unwordy at 8:02 AM on July 1, 2013
You can actually buy it on vinyl if you're so inclined, so it may be better to think of it as another experiment with making money from albums in the age of the Internet.
posted by Going To Maine at 8:05 AM on July 1, 2013
posted by Going To Maine at 8:05 AM on July 1, 2013
"eloquent as the president" is a line that could not have been spit out during Bush's administration.
good stuff.
posted by el io at 8:11 AM on July 1, 2013
good stuff.
posted by el io at 8:11 AM on July 1, 2013
I was just listening to this while working out. It's good.
posted by dortmunder at 8:19 AM on July 1, 2013
posted by dortmunder at 8:19 AM on July 1, 2013
"R.A.P. Music" got me excited about hip hop again, something I didn't think was possible. Killer Mike and El-P together again? Shit, you know you're in trouble son. Can't wait until August 10th!
Oh yeah, "Run the Jewels" is easily five mikes.
posted by playertobenamedlater at 9:27 AM on July 1, 2013
Oh yeah, "Run the Jewels" is easily five mikes.
posted by playertobenamedlater at 9:27 AM on July 1, 2013
Hoo man, this is good so far. Thanks for the link!
posted by LooseFilter at 12:51 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by LooseFilter at 12:51 PM on July 1, 2013
A bit of a derail, but Joey Bada$$ also dropped a new mixtape today.
posted by Going To Maine at 2:24 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by Going To Maine at 2:24 PM on July 1, 2013
Seems like all the best hip-hop is free lately. Chance the Rapper - Acid Rap is another great freebie from a few months back..
posted by p3t3 at 3:01 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by p3t3 at 3:01 PM on July 1, 2013
Also, is it just me or does the backing to that Joey Bada$$ mixtape feel like it has a lot of BADBADNOTGOOD or THEESatisfaction feel to it?
posted by Peccable at 4:55 PM on July 1, 2013
posted by Peccable at 4:55 PM on July 1, 2013
Not familiar enough with BBNG to really be certain, though it feels much more lush than did the first one. Not sure that I actually like it as much, though. I'm not hearing THEESatisfaction in it, but to my ears those women have a very singular sound.
posted by Going To Maine at 2:56 PM on July 8, 2013
posted by Going To Maine at 2:56 PM on July 8, 2013
Amazing video starring Andrew WK just came out y'all.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 8:26 AM on July 18, 2013
posted by Potomac Avenue at 8:26 AM on July 18, 2013
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