Killer Mike "Michael" (Album Stream)

Killer Mike's Michael marks the celebrated MC's first solo project since 2012's critically lauded R.A.P. Music; and serves as an introduction to the totality of Michael Render, a lifelong rap fiend whose consciousness is steeped in the sounds of community that raised him - multiple eras of southern rap flows, Sunday church service, and barbershop discourse. Michael features vocals from Ceelo Green, Mozzy, Young Thug, 6LACK, Jagged EDge, Andre 3000, Future, Ty Dolla $ign, 2 Chainz, Curren$y, El-P and more. The production is handled by No I.D., Cool & Dre, Don Cannon and El-P, among others. Destined for the award shows, best-of lists and all the other accolades it deserves, this is a fine mainstream release from a talented artist with a message. Dig into this album below...

What Had Happened Was "Finale: RTJ4 & More" (Podcast)

On the final episode of this season of What Had Happened Was, Open Mike Eagle links with El-P for one last conversation! Together they cover Run The Jewels 4, High Water, Little Johnny From The Hospitul, and more! Hear El-P discuss things like: Is there another solo project in the cards? How does El-P feel about the battles he's waged in his career? Another phenomenal season with a producer everyone should get more familiar with in, and outside, of music. Props to Open Mike Eagle for the direction of the podcast and 2 seasons of great conversations with legends. Listen below...

What Had Happened Was "Run The Jewels Part 3" (Podcast)

In 2016, El-P and Killer Mike released their third LP as Run the Jewels. With their impact worldwide and fan base now fully galvanized and the problems of the world beginning to escalate, the duo responds by impressively pouring more of their humanity into the music. And with this vulnerability comes a heightened sense of risk. Hear these stories and lots more on this latest episode of Open Mike Eagle's What Had Happened Was podcast. Dig into the archives for lots more of the podcast!

What Had Happened Was "Run The Jewels Part 2" (Podcast)

In 2014 El-P and Killer Mike released their second full length as Run The Jewels. While they knew that the energy and sound of RTJ was undeniable, it was the second release that truly catapulted the duo to worldwide popularity. But, as they say... along with the success came brand new challenges. Learn about all that and lots more in the latest episode of Open Mike Eagle's What Had Happened Was podcast. Dig into the archives for Season 2 episodes and Season 1 with Prince Paul...

What Had Happened Was "Run The Jewels Part 1" (Podcast)

Off the heels of producing Killer Mike's breakthrough album R.A.P. Music in 2012, El-P and Killer Mike decided to join forces for an entire project that was intended to be a one-off. This is the story of their reinvention/evolution in forming the duo that would change both of their careers: Run the Jewels! Are you not entertained? Tune into this latest episode of Open Mike Eagle's What Had Happened Was podcast below and absolutely hit the archives for all of the past episodes too...

What Had Happened Was "R.A.P. Music" (Podcast)

In this episode of What Had Happened Was, El-P tells the story of the LP that serves as the origin of Run The Jewels. In 2012, Williams Street Records (part of Adult Swim) paired El with Killer Mike to produce an album. The bombastic LP combined the sounds of both artists and changed the course of both of their careers in its wake. The pairing of El-P and Killer Mike has been genre-bending and extremely successful, learn more about its origin and hit the archives for more below...

Killer Mike "How To Open a Record" (2008) + HBD!

Happy Born Day to Atlanta's own, Killer Mike! As part of the duo Run The Jewels, Killer Mike joined forces with Company Flow MC/Producer El-P and have steadily risen from the underground into mainstream success. As a grassroots MC, Killer Mike had been on his grind for well nearly two decades. Coming up through affiliations with Outkast and celebrated features on their 'Stankonia' album, Killer Mike put out several solo projects dating back to his 2003 debut, 'Monster.' In 2008, we scheduled an in-store for Killer Mike's 'I Pledge Allegiance To The Grind II' album at Fat Beats. He wasn't met with fans kicking down the doors like he would be today ('fans' are funny like that, huh?), yet he sat and kicked game and shared his vision with the handful in attendance, mostly artists. One of the main takeaways from that night was a video I recorded, where Killer Mike broke down how to properly open and experience a brand new album. From the packaging to the liner notes to the listening experience; Killer Mike brought a sense of nostalgia to the room and reminded many of us of the earlier days when all these elements truly mattered to a release. He continues to bring that feeling back to hip-hop with Run The Jewels, where their live shows, music, marketing and promo are all top-notch. So, Happy Birthday to Killer Mike, much respect brother - I salute you!

DJ Skarface "Shadow The Jewels" (Mixtape)

There’s likely no better fitting pair of boundary-pushing acts in hip-hop than Run The Jewels and DJ Shadow. It was proven beyond reasonable doubt on The Mountain Will Fall with “Nobody Speak,” and today we have even more concrete evidence with the arrival of Shadow The Jewels, a 20-minute mash-up project from DJ Skarface (of MadDILLAiny and Deltron 1983 fame.) And just in case you were wondering, it goes! Stream the new mash-up project below... - Yes, well said... via OKP.

Killer Mike & El-P "The RTJ2 Tour Mixtape"

With the new Run The Jewels album, RTJ2, now available both digitally and physically, El-P and Killer Mike are hitting the road to tour the record along with support from Ratking and Despot. Trackstar the DJ has put together a mix that combines the work of all of the artists involved, so fans can get familiar before hitting the shows. A real solid mix from Trackstar, check it out below...