Run the Jewels
Run the Jewels | |
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 Killer Mike (left) and El-P (right) as Run the Jewels at Treefort Music Festival. | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Mass Appeal, Fool's Gold, Big Dada |
| Members | El-P Killer Mike |
| Website | http://www.runthejewels.net/ |
Run the Jewels is an American hip hop duo, formed by New York City-based rapper-music producer El-P and Atlanta-based rapper Killer Mike, in 2013.[1] Later that year, they released their eponymous debut studio album, Run the Jewels, as a free digital download.
History
In 2012, El-P produced Killer Mike's critically acclaimed album, R.A.P. Music. Later that year, Killer Mike appeared on the track "Tougher Colder Killer", from El-P's Cancer 4 Cure. The following year they officially formed the duo "Run the Jewels", with an album under Fool's Gold Records, announced for later in the year. They released their self-titled debut, Run the Jewels, as a free digital download.[2] The duo announced they would begin recording the highly anticipated sequel to their debut, in February 2014, after a series of Australian live dates as part of St. Jerome's Laneway Festival.
On August 21, 2014 El-P and Killer Mike officially announced their follow up record, Run the Jewels 2. It was released through Mass Appeal Records, on October 24, 2014.[3] They also announced the release of a traditional remix album of Run the Jewels 2, which will be released via Fool's Gold Records in 2015,[4] and a light-hearted remix featuring entirely "cat sounds", as of now to be titled Meow the Jewels[5] which will feature guest production from the likes of Prince Paul, The Alchemist, Just Blaze and others.[6] Proceeds from the latter will go entirely to charity.
Killer Mike revealed that the duo will begin work on Run the Jewels 3 in January of 2015.[7]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US |
US R&B |
US Rap | ||||
| Run the Jewels |
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— | — | — | ||
| Run the Jewels 2 |
|
50 | 9 | 6 | ||
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Get It" | 2013 | Run the Jewels |
| "36" Chain" | ||
| "Blockbuster Night, Pt. 1"[8] | 2014 | Run the Jewels 2 |
| "Oh My Darling Don't Cry"[9] |
References
- ^ "Killer Mike and El-P Form 'Run The Jewels' Rap Group, Announce Summer Album Release Date". Theversed.com. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "Killer Mike & El-P "Run The Jewels" Release Date, Tracklist & Album Download". Hiphopdx.com. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "El-P and Killer Mike Announce Run the Jewels' New Album RTJ2, Share "Blockbuster Night"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "Killer Mike and El-P Detail Run the Jewels' RTJ2 Album, Announce Tour". Pitchfork. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "El-P on 'Meow the Jewels': 'Hopefully we'll make stupid album history' - The Music Mix - EW.com". EW.com. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ http://www.stereogum.com/1724382/work-on-run-the-jewels-3-begins-next-month/news/
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Blockbuster Night, Pt. 1 - Single by Run The Jewels". iTunes. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Oh My Darling Don't Cry - Single by Run The Jewels". iTunes. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
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