{"title":"Run the Jewels","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Run the Jewels\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRun the Jewels formed in New York City in 2013 around Killer Mike (Michael Render, born April 20, 1975, Atlanta, Georgia) and El-P (Jaime Meline, born March 18, 1975, Brooklyn, New York). They had collaborated previously - El-P produced Killer Mike's 2012 album R.A.P. Music - and formed Run the Jewels following that successful collaboration. They are widely cited as one of the most important contemporary political hip hop acts - with direct anti-establishment, anti-capitalist, anti-police-brutality, and broader leftist political content combined with virtuosic technical lyricism. All four of their albums have been released as free downloads on their website (rtj.fan) on the day of digital release - commitment to accessibility, with vinyl\/CD sales generating the band's revenue. Killer Mike pursued parallel solo work and 2023 album Michael (won the Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Album Grammy Awards in 2024). El-P had parallel work with the foundational Definitive Jux label (1999-2010) and his Company Flow earlier work. They have continued releasing material across multiple years with international touring presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRun the Jewels's sound combines hip hop, hardcore hip hop, political hip hop, conscious hip hop, alternative hip hop, and industrial hip hop with dual-vocalist interplay (Killer Mike \/ El-P chemistry), El-P's foundational dense production approach (use of industrial, electronic, and dystopian textures), and direct political content addressing anti-establishment themes, police brutality, capitalism critique, and broader contemporary American political discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the Jewels (2013, Fool's Gold\/Big Dada) - free download\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the Jewels 2 (2014, Mass Appeal) - free download\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the Jewels 3 (2016, Mass Appeal) - free download\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRTJ4 (2020, Mass Appeal\/BMG) - free download\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMass Appeal Records and self-released pressings of the Run the Jewels catalog have been issued in extensive color variant editions and elaborate limited deluxe pressings, with collector demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Run the Jewels typically start with RTJ2 (2014) or RTJ3 (2016). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hip-hop-vinyl-records\"\u003eHip-Hop\/Rap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"run-the-jewels-rtj4-cd","title":"RTJ4 CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eRun the Jewels - RTJ4 CD; El-P’s jagged production and Killer Mike’s furnace-voice sharpen a batch of compact, furious tracks; features 'Yankee and the Brave' plus guest turns from Pharrell and Mavis Staples.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540741468343,"sku":"210000095573","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3825349-2572122.jpg?v=1781154085"},{"product_id":"run-the-jewels-rtj-180g-vinyl","title":"RTJ LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eShips 6\/5\/26 - Run the Jewels 2 arrives as a hefty 180g single-LP gatefold for its 10th anniversary, restoring Gangsta Boo’s verse and finally adding the Japan-only bonus 'Blockbuster Night Pt. 2' (feat. 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Each track emanates the duo's fierce intensity, a reflection of their relentless hustle in the hip-hop sphere. More than a mere tape, it stands as a piece of RTJ history, echoing with the spirit of true fans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785619157175,"sku":"210000094147","price":22.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4383142-3290673.jpg?v=1783045482"},{"product_id":"run-the-jewels-rtj-2-cassette-blue","title":"RTJ 2 CASSETTE","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe blue cassette of RTJ 2 feels like you're clutching a spark of underground fire, unleashing the raw grit of magnetic tape. This release acknowledges Run the Jewels' unyielding grind, featuring the exclusive track \"Blockbuster Night Part 2,\" illustrating their indelible mark on hip-hop. With each blast of El-P and Killer Mike's verses, you can sense the concrete beneath your soles as they command the room with relentless energy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785625252023,"sku":"210000094079","price":22.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4383143-3290674.jpg?v=1783045491"},{"product_id":"run-the-jewels-run-the-jewels-3-cassette-gold","title":"Run The Jewels 3 CASSETTE","description":"\u003cp\u003eRun The Jewels 3 comes on a gold cassette, offering a unique format for this hip-hop release. This edition acknowledges the group's impact in rap, representing a key point in their discography. 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