Run the Jewels: Last News

Killer Mike has revealed in a new interview that Run The Jewels have begun work on their next album.Killer Mike and El-P’s last full release together as RTJ was June 2020’s ‘RTJ4’, which won NME‘s Album of the Year in 2020.The duo have now started to look towards making their next record, according to a new interview with Killer Mike.Speaking to Consequence, Mike said: “I say this with a smile and a wink — me and El-P were in the studio together.“We may have messed around and started ‘Run The Jewels 5’. So we’ll see what happens.”The rapper added that RTJ fans should also expect more music from the duo (“I would say look for Run the Jewels to pop up on some guest appearances”), as well as solo features from Mike himself: “I’ve done some solo guest appearances as well.

Killer Mike has sold his entire song back catalogue as part of a new publishing deal with Reservoir Media.As Billboard reports, the agreement will see the independent publisher take a considerable stake in the discography of Run The Jewels – the rap duo comprised of Mike and El-P – as well as songs from the artist’s solo projects.In a statement about the new deal Killer Mike said: “A great publisher is a major key to success, and I’m excited to embark on this phase of my career with the dynamic team at Reservoir.”Faith Newman, executive VP of A&R and catalogue development at Reservoir, added: “Killer Mike has been a fixture of hip-hop for decades now, and both his past successes and upcoming music continue to push boundaries and address deeply meaningful topics.“Artists and visionaries of his calibre do not come around often, and we are grateful to be the publishing home for such a trailblazing creator.”Killer Mike has released four studio albums with Run The Jewels, the latest coming in the form of 2020’s ‘RTJ4’.The Atlanta rapper has also made five solo records: ‘Monster’ (2003), ‘I Pledge Allegiance To The Grind’ (2006), ‘I Pledge Allegiance To The Grind II’ (2008), ‘PL3DGE’ (2011) and ‘R.A.P. Music’ (2012).Additionally, he’s collaborated with the likes of Jay-Z, Outkast, T.I.

Rage Against The Machine have shared their new tour itinerary, with half of their dates now set to take place in early 2023.The band, who first announced their second reunion back in 2019, were set to begin their ‘Public Service Announcement’ tour in March 2020. Ongoing complications surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, however, has forced the tour to be rescheduled several times over – the most recent of which came in January, where half the tour was postponed from April to July and the other half was postponed indefinitely.Now, the band have confirmed that the North American tour will take place across two legs.

Run The Jewels have shared the official video for ‘Never Look Back’ – you can watch it below.The song appears on the hip hop duo’s latest record ‘Run The Jewels 4’, which was crowned NME‘s album of the year in 2020.Premiering as part of Adult Swim Festival 2021, the black-and-white, Night Of The Living Dead-inspired visuals begin with a classic car driving through a graveyard. Elsewhere, we see RTJ – aka El-P and Killer Mike – get out of a separate vehicle as a storm begins to brew.A woman’s husband is then murdered after the couple are interrupted while visiting a loved one’s gravestone.

Lil Wayne has been recruited for a remix to Run The Jewels‘ 2020 cut ‘Ooh La La’, arriving with the deluxe edition of ‘RTJ4’.Wayne’s verse opens the ‘Ooh La La’ remix, which also features Greg Nice and DJ Premier.

Foo Fighters, Megan Thee Stallion, Tame Impala, and more.Bonnaroo revealed the news last night (August 31) on social media.

Run the Jewels have announced they’re partnering with three Black-owned breweries for a series of RTJ-inspired craft beers.The new line of brews includes Never Look Back, a rice lager made in collaboration with Florida’s Green Bench Brewing Co. There’s also All Due Respect, a molasses and corn grits ale made in collaboration with North Carolina’s Proximity Brewing and Spaceway Brewing.Finally, there’s Blockbuster Night, Pt.

Run The Jewels have shared details of a UK tour for 2022 – see dates below.The rap duo comprising rapper Killer Mike and New York rapper/producer El-P will return next year for their first UK headline tour since 2017.

Nine Inch Nails, The Smashing Pumpkins and Run The Jewels will headline its 2021 event.The four-day event, which will also feature performances from Faith No More, Pixies and DEVO, is due to take place at Chicago’s Douglass Park on September 16-19, with tickets on sale here now.Other names on the bill include Coheed And Cambria, Taking Back Sunday, GWAR, Dirty Heads, Sublime with Rome, Vic Mensa, NOFX, Circle Jerks, Dinosaur Jr., Gogol Bordello, Andrew W.K., Amigo The Devil and more. Lupe Fiasco will also be performing his critically acclaimed second album ‘The Cool’ in full.Mike Patton will be pulling double duty, performing with both Faith No More and Mr.

Rage Against The Machine have postponed their ‘Public Service Announcement’ tour with Run The Jewels until 2022 – see the new dates below.The Zack de la Rocha-fronted group were initially due to hit the road between March and May 2020, with RTJ appearing as their support act. However, the tour became one of the first to be shelved as a result of the coronavirus crisis last March – and in May was rescheduled for summer 2021.It has now been confirmed that Rage and Run The Jewels will head out next spring, with the stint set to kick off in El Paso, Texas on March 31, 2022.

Here we are again, audiophiles! Another Friday, which means another installment of ESSENCE’s The Playlist.The first week of May has been a mixture of highs and lows, hasn’t it? The streets are still buzzing over Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé’s “Savage” (Remix), ESPN’s The Last Dance soundtrack is on every sports fan’s must-hear list, and we pour out some libation for one of the pioneers of Afrobeat, Tony Allen, who passed away recently at the age of 79.

Run the Jewels have shared “Ooh LA LA,” a new song from their forthcoming LP Run the Jewels 4. The track features DJ Premier and Greg Nice of Nice & Smooth. “Ooh LA LA” prominently samples a Greg Nice line from Gang Starr’s “DWYCK.” Check it out below.

Run the Jewels have shared a new song called “The Yankee and the Brave”—a taste of their forthcoming album RTJ4. Take a listen below.

Rage Against the Machine have postponed their first round of reunion tour dates with Run the Jewels, citing public health concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. They’ll postpone their spring dates in the United States and Canada with plans to resume the tour as planned after May 20. See the band’s announcement below.

Run the Jewels’ EL-P and Killer Mike sat down with Rick Rubin for a new episode of his Broken Record podcast. They discussed their respective upbringings (EL in New York; Mike in the South), how they got into music, getting facts wrong while rapping, and more. Listen below.