Run The Jewels is made up of Killer Mike and El-P. The duo is a raucous gathering of raw rap muscle and out-of-this-world production. Their first two albums were masterpieces (2.5 if you count Meow The Jewels, which combines Run The Jewels 2 with the healing power of cats) and their follow-up is hotly awaited. So, of course, when the duo had a brand-spanking-new song appear as an Adult Swim single, we put in our headphones and waited. Here’s what happened next.
Okay, try to stay calm
I just knew something fantastic was about to happen.
Killer Mike’s verse. Oh my God
Yup, I was not prepared!
El-P’s verse hit me like…
Why does their music always feel this way?
Now, I’m stuck like this.
You should just see for yourselves.
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