Run the Jewels

Run The Jewels

Killer Mike (left) and El-P (right) as Run The Jewels at Treefort Music Fest.
Background information
Genres Hip hop
Years active 2013–present
Labels Mass Appeal, Fool's Gold, Big Dada
Website http://www.runthejewels.net/
Members El-P
Killer Mike

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] They released their eponymous debut studio album, Run the Jewels, as a free digital download in 2013.

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]

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.[7]

Killer Mike revealed that the duo will begin work on Run the Jewels 3 in January of 2015.[8] They also supported Jack White on January 30, 2015 at Madison Square Garden.[9]

In early 2015, it was announced that the band would perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April, the Boston Calling Music Festival and Big Guava Music Festival in May and Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in June respectively. Additionally, they will be joined by Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.[10]

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
 US
R&B
 US
Rap
 US
Indie
 US
Taste
Run the Jewels
  • Released: June 26, 2013
  • Label: Fool's Gold
  • Formats CD, vinyl, digital download
 — — — — —
Run the Jewels 2
  • Released: October 24, 2014
  • Label: Mass Appeal
  • Formats CD, vinyl, digital download
 50 9 6 9 7

Singles

List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Get It" 2013 Run the Jewels
"36" Chain"
"Blockbuster Night, Pt. 1"[11] 2014 Run the Jewels 2
"Oh My Darling Don't Cry"[12]
"Lie, Cheat, Steal" 2015
"Close Your Eyes (And Count to Fuck)"
(featuring Zack de la Rocha)

References

  1. ↑ Alex Stone (10 April 2013). "Killer Mike and El-P Form ‘Run The Jewels’ Rap Group, Announce Summer Album Release Date". The Versed. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  2. ↑ "Killer Mike & El-P "Run The Jewels" Release Date, Tracklist & Album Download". Hiphopdx.com. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  3. ↑ "El-P and Killer Mike Announce Run The Jewels' New Album RTJ2, Share "Blockbuster Night"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  4. ↑ "Killer Mike and El-P Detail Run the Jewels' RTJ2 Album, Announce Tour". Pitchfork. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  5. ↑ "El-P on 'Meow the Jewels': 'Hopefully we'll make stupid album history'". EW.com. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  6. ↑ thereallyrealelp. "sorry I meant HERE are your meow the jewels producers". Instagram. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  7. ↑ "Meow The Jewels Is Happening". Stereogum. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  8. ↑ Chris DeVille (December 11, 2014). "Work On Run The Jewels 3 Begins Next Month". Stereogum.com. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
  9. ↑ Luke Morgan Britton (January 11, 2015). "Run The Jewels to support Jack White at Madison Square Garden gig". NME. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
  10. ↑ Ollman, Jonah. "Boston Calling Announces May 2015 Lineup". Sound of Boston. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
  11. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Blockbuster Night, Pt. 1 - Single by Run The Jewels". iTunes. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  12. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Oh My Darling Don't Cry - Single by Run The Jewels". iTunes. Retrieved 30 October 2014.