Run The Jewels: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • Mina Tavakoli | February 6, 2017 - Like any good pair of twins, Run the Jewels have a freaky sort of unspoken fraternity. When El-P and Killer Mike strode in with their usual uniforms - Mike in a gold chain as thick as a garter snake, El in a fitted Yankees cap and pair of blue-mirrored sunglasses - the two didn't have to do as much as nod to one another before upending three tracks from their latest LP, RTJ3, in strange and perfect symbiosis.
    El-P (née El-Producto, née Jaime Meline) - rapper, producer, and all-around godfather of the backpacker scene of the late-90's - and Killer Mike - known for guest features on tracks by Atlanta's Dungeon Family in the early-aughts, solo work in the mid-to-late '00s, and perhaps most widely for his very public support of Senator Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign last year - have out-mused each other in a supergroup that somehow seems to get better, louder, and more pertinent since their start in 2013. They represent an ideal evolution of underground hip-hop to mainstream success, mixing a fundamentally activist animus with IMAX-level production without losing a speck of vital force.
    On an unseasonably beautiful day in D.C., Run the Jewels was sweaty and sulfuric, ad-libbing with one another in an exchange so slick, easy, and conspiratorial, it felt like we were in on their shared language.
    Run the Jewels 3 is available now:
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    SET LIST
    "Talk To Me"
    "Legend Has It"
    "A Report To The Shareholders"
    MUSICIANS
    Killer Mike (vocals); EL-P (vocals); Trackstar the DJ (DJ)
    CREDITS
    Producers: Abby O'Neill, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Nick Michael, Morgan Noelle Smith; Production Assistant: A Noah Harrison; Photo: Claire Harbage/NPR.
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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  Год назад +88

    How do you love rap when rap doesn’t love you back? From Rico Nasty’s harassment from toxic Carti fans, to Saucy Santana's unapologetically femme aesthetics in a queerphobic industry, to the assault case that put Megan Thee Stallion’s entire image on trial, each episode of Louder Than A Riot - the second season of our investigative hip-hop podcast - unpacks the unspoken rules of rap that hold the entire culture back. Tap in to our first episode at n.pr/louder-season-2.

  • @SchmegmaOnToast
    @SchmegmaOnToast 7 лет назад +6640

    Killer Mike aint fat, hes just holding his lyrics till the next beat.

  • @8bitbuffet
    @8bitbuffet 4 года назад +890

    Really the best part about them live is the fact that they sound the same as the records vocally.

    • @III_SLEEP_III-Daevicus
      @III_SLEEP_III-Daevicus 4 года назад +72

      And that they never lip-sync. They might change some words around, flub a line, but it doesn't matter in the slightest, because they are the realest.

    • @KW-kr9gh
      @KW-kr9gh 3 года назад +7

      @@III_SLEEP_III-Daevicus right! And MC back there is 🔥 too.

    • @jeffbalbuena7766
      @jeffbalbuena7766 Год назад +1

      My favorite live act.

    • @jamesdeziel1468
      @jamesdeziel1468 Год назад

      And they cover each other’s lines perfectly too. They trade lines often

    • @benwu7980
      @benwu7980 Год назад +1

      @@III_SLEEP_III-Daevicus There's some quote, I think from Metallica ( probably James) about flubbing a line, or having a badly tuned guitar. It can happen, but there is then an uniqueness for the audience at that concert than many audiences will not have.

  • @MrSalocio
    @MrSalocio 7 лет назад +5906

    man that line between 0:00 - 11:38 was fire

  • @laviemme2082
    @laviemme2082 7 лет назад +4304

    Do you remember when RTJ invented friendship?

    • @ChristopherRhudy
      @ChristopherRhudy 4 года назад +86

      I really do... It's honestly my hope for the future of our country... Lol at the streets RN... White/black/latinx/asian... All coming together with heavy hearts and lots of 💘.
      Thanks Mike and EL for being an example for all of us

    • @olliefischer
      @olliefischer 4 года назад +105

      the only friendship more iconic than Killer Mike and El-P is the one between Killer Mike and Bernie Sanders

    • @TheDJHeadless
      @TheDJHeadless 4 года назад +7

      Big love.

    • @mercurialhypersprite9556
      @mercurialhypersprite9556 4 года назад +14

      I 'membah.

    • @xmilkshakesx
      @xmilkshakesx 4 года назад +8

      Yes Sir or Madam or bonafide Alien! 👾

  • @thelegendinhisownmind7038
    @thelegendinhisownmind7038 5 лет назад +839

    I've had the pleasure to meet and talk with El-P on a number of occasions, mostly after shows during the late 90's and early 2000's. He was always such an awesome individual, someone who truly appreciates his real fans. I remember as a beginning producer, heavily influenced by Company Flow's Funcrusher Plus, and Little Johnny From The Hospital, I had asked El-P what equipment he used for some of the various songs on both albums. He was both gracious and forthcoming regarding his production techniques, which I found refreshing since many artists who produce instrumentals will often keep their secrets close to the vest. Throughout the years of running into him, he eventually started to remember me. Every time we spoke he was always so friendly and open. I wish more artists behaved like this towards their fans. Also, it's great to see him becoming more popular than ever with RTJ. Nobody deserves it more.

    • @TheTransitmtl
      @TheTransitmtl 5 лет назад +19

      Funcrusher Plus was the shit.

    • @loltom3703
      @loltom3703 4 года назад +29

      Yeah El-P is one of the most geniue dudes in the game, and its crazy how many rappers he had a hand in behind the scenes. Im also glad about his success with RTJ because he really does deserve it. His tracks are clean and heavy and fairly unique to a lot of the other type of tracks prevalent in the scene and on top of that he is a decent word smith. I think Mike edges him out as far as bars go but El absolutely holds his own on the mic and some of my favorite rtj bars are courtesy of El. Wish nothing but the best for the guy.

    • @HotStrange
      @HotStrange 4 года назад +9

      Would love to meet Mike, El, and Aesop Rock and just pick their brains. That’s awesome you got to meet him, he’s a hero of mine and a huge inspiration to me as well. Any more cool stories you can share about him? What gear was he using?

    • @swim_ad
      @swim_ad 4 года назад +1

      El P + Killer Mike 👉👊 *hostile*

    • @hikeskool
      @hikeskool 4 года назад +5

      Any comments on working with Trent Reznor?

  • @The-Alarmist
    @The-Alarmist 7 лет назад +1130

    "Beware of horses
    I mean a horse is a horse of course, but who rides is important"

    • @whitebuffaloblacksheep
      @whitebuffaloblacksheep 7 лет назад +18

      Brian Bernard one of my favorite lyrics

    • @davidtausiet
      @davidtausiet 7 лет назад +23

      Brian Bernard that part is just an eargasm, incredible lyrics 😭👆🏼👆🏼

    • @youtime18
      @youtime18 7 лет назад +28

      Brian Bernard "Sitting high, with a uniform, barking orders, demanding order"

    • @Dripszzz
      @Dripszzz 7 лет назад

      Brian Bernard "*Rare horses, I mean a horse is a horse of course..." Not "Beware of horses..."

    • @youtime18
      @youtime18 7 лет назад +35

      Maximum Effort No it's beware of horses. That's what it says on the lyric booklet that comes with the cd.

  • @SaulBadmon
    @SaulBadmon 7 лет назад +626

    Killer Mike just got that voice, like there's no enhancing it, it's just there.

    • @nuffaction5464
      @nuffaction5464 6 лет назад +6

      TheJustinCinema ..he is the voice! ✌✊✌

    • @johncrowe6489
      @johncrowe6489 2 года назад +2

      And it sounds f-ing GREAT! 🙌🏼

  • @mrjohndangerpowers
    @mrjohndangerpowers 7 лет назад +3316

    "At some point in the future they are going to try and label us a political rap group, and that we are not, we do not care what political party you belong to, we don't care who you supported, we don't care what you are doing tomorrow politically, we care that socially every one of you know; you are absolutely born free and nothing has a right to interrupt that freedom. We love you." - Killer Mike

    • @jaxielrivera4640
      @jaxielrivera4640 7 лет назад +193

      john powers Killer Mike said something like that before preforming "Lie. Cheat. Steal." live. He said that no matter what, we must remember that public servants are elected to serve the public, and to never let any politician use their power to take yours away. I think that's a statement everyone can get behind, no matter what side of the aisle you are. The best concert ever hands down, and I'm already waiting for more music and tours. All love to these guys.

    • @jamiecal11
      @jamiecal11 7 лет назад +40

      The Eloah I think a lot of people say they believe that but do little to prove it. Trump won based on being the anti-politician and his supporters are quick to give him a pass on the heinous flimsy tripe he's pulled since getting in.
      I do agree its a good sentiment and one worth living by though.

    • @peoplevsradio317
      @peoplevsradio317 7 лет назад +17

      JebaJebaJemeh way to take a great statement and make it a political insult.

    • @rickatsui3992
      @rickatsui3992 7 лет назад +6

      420 likes and i'm totally sconed bros this is the truth!

    • @wrarmatei
      @wrarmatei 7 лет назад +70

      Life's inherently political. Even choosing to do nothing but consume and being apolitical is in itself a political action...

  • @inainstant_
    @inainstant_ 4 года назад +1110

    I like how at 9:47 when Killer Mike forgot his next bar El stepped right in with it while keeping the flow on point. These guys really in sync 💯

    • @petercockroach
      @petercockroach 4 года назад +249

      Watch Mike closely one second before. I’m pretty sure he was getting choked up and El just backed him up so he could catch his feelings. Incredible friendship.

    • @ianreopel9816
      @ianreopel9816 4 года назад +9

      petercockroach maybe sweat lol

    • @tdh7869
      @tdh7869 4 года назад +87

      @@petercockroach Yeah, given the subject matter of those lines, I'd definitely bet he was getting emotional. Understandably so.

    • @nuclearblackhole
      @nuclearblackhole 4 года назад +30

      Their friendship and music is simply just amazing.

    • @kevinkittle9051
      @kevinkittle9051 4 года назад +18

      These guys are amazing. Their music and friendship give me so much hope for the future.

  • @colinmcgee3957
    @colinmcgee3957 4 года назад +159

    I love their energy so much. They're so in sync. Mike has such incredible charisma. El-P is all smiles and keeps the music flowing and the production quality so high.

  • @henriknilsson4222
    @henriknilsson4222 7 лет назад +1672

    Run The Jewels on Tiny Desk?... Did not see that coming. Awesome!

    • @jaidsalgado
      @jaidsalgado 7 лет назад +5

      Henrik Nilsson they realease a lot more stuff on their website before on yt

    • @ninety_three_93
      @ninety_three_93 7 лет назад

      its been on site for 1+ weeks

    • @jaidsalgado
      @jaidsalgado 7 лет назад

      FlyiS A Yeah I saw it but RUclips is more convinient for me

    • @jasjfl
      @jasjfl 7 лет назад +12

      Saw this segment for the first time the other day when they had Oddisee on. Just saw RTJ on and about shit myself. I guess I've been sleeping on NPR, but they've got a new fan now.

    • @JSnyder
      @JSnyder 7 лет назад +5

      "Advisory: this video contains explicit language." 5 f-bombs in the first song alone. Haha. I know, NPR is trying to be considerate. It's all good.

  • @dutchhiphopfan050
    @dutchhiphopfan050 7 лет назад +661

    There is something beautiful about rap performances on NPR. The artists truly focus on their words instead of worrying about having to jump around and tell people to put their hands up.

    • @GoB1996
      @GoB1996 7 лет назад +27

      Michiel Prak Indeed! Idk if you've seen RTJ live but they do exactly what they did here. Truly amazing to see a group this close and know they love doing what they do. Really haven't seen a Rap group that's like a family since Tribe and NWA. (Know they're just a duo, but you get the point)

    • @rasclotify
      @rasclotify 7 лет назад +21

      Agreed. Hip Hop in it's rawest and realest form is so artistically impressive on SO many levels.

    • @jrdumarce2216
      @jrdumarce2216 7 лет назад

      Michiel Prak

    • @TheSnoozeFox
      @TheSnoozeFox 7 лет назад +20

      its just like how it used to be, a few guys rapping to a small audience on a street corner somewhere, hip hop really isnt suited to big stadium shows imo

    • @theblackfish506
      @theblackfish506 7 лет назад +3

      I'm gonna take a wild guess here and say NPR's audience has no idea wtf they're talking about here

  • @zfortyounce
    @zfortyounce 7 лет назад +373

    I love how they are able to so perfectly balance silly and serious topics all at once. These dudes are a beautiful group.

    • @madare
      @madare 6 лет назад +1

      Way real

  • @robertchung8526
    @robertchung8526 4 года назад +1917

    "let's see if NPR has rhythm"
    NPR STAFF WASTED NO PROBLEM SHOWING HIM NO

    • @RobPhifer
      @RobPhifer 4 года назад +179

      El-P was messing with them. He changed the tempo of his clapping to throw off anyone who was using him as their cue.

    • @hikeskool
      @hikeskool 4 года назад +34

      @@RobPhifer I mean, it's npr. Of course they have no rhythm.

    • @fumkyduck
      @fumkyduck 4 года назад +18

      Rob Phifer no he stayed on beat

    • @maxhitsdrums
      @maxhitsdrums 4 года назад +48

      @@RobPhifer no the crowd just definitely snowballed quick lol

    • @alexwhite3151
      @alexwhite3151 4 года назад +5

      They maybe probably got a a lil heart doe

  • @itslikeajunglesometimes
    @itslikeajunglesometimes 4 года назад +613

    “At some point in the future, they’re going to try to label us a ‘Political Rap Group’, and that we are not. We don’t care what party you belong to, we don’t care who you supported, we don’t care what you’re doing tomorrow politically. We care that socially every one of you know you are absolutely born free and nothing has a right to interrupt that freedom. We love you.” - Killer Mike | @NPR | 2/6/2017

  • @FlechaVerde8
    @FlechaVerde8 7 лет назад +369

    El-P spit his verse on A Report to the Shareholders with so much heart. Great performance!

    • @jaidsalgado
      @jaidsalgado 7 лет назад +11

      a231259 that was rhe highlight of this I'm so happy they saved it for last too

    • @L0-C01
      @L0-C01 7 лет назад +9

      I just text messaged a friend saying the exact same thing. I had goosebumps. Incredible performance man

    • @tibor820
      @tibor820 7 лет назад +5

      I messaged this too.

  • @Musiken
    @Musiken 7 лет назад +345

    "We haven't figured out what to do at this part yet" lol. I like how chill they are.

    • @aylbdrmadison1051
      @aylbdrmadison1051 6 лет назад +1

      They saved the best cut for last, loved that one so much.

  • @DeadWhiteButterflies
    @DeadWhiteButterflies 7 лет назад +118

    I love how Mike was so bothered by that he didn't quite nail the flow, that he was determined to go back and nail it anyway. Even the best have their human moments as well as their superhuman ones.

  • @NervousOne
    @NervousOne 4 года назад +133

    "Brave men didn't die face down in the Vietnam muck so I could not style on you"
    I've been obsessed with this verse👉👊

  • @TrashHeapCustodian
    @TrashHeapCustodian 4 года назад +81

    I think my favorite part about this is that you can tell they're just having a great time being there.

  • @2geliel
    @2geliel 7 лет назад +270

    Mike is so damn likeable

    • @MikelKiriakos
      @MikelKiriakos 4 года назад +13

      Both are really

    • @kevinkittle9051
      @kevinkittle9051 4 года назад +8

      I can't get over what a "killer" smile he has. One of those that just lights up the room.

  • @andrewquilpa4901
    @andrewquilpa4901 7 лет назад +684

    Probably not one of their best performances in terms of polish, but the energy and camaraderie between Killer Mike and El-P shines through regardless!

    • @meowzebub9667
      @meowzebub9667 5 лет назад +32

      Pretty sure there were hallucinogens involved

    • @hellomuthalovers78
      @hellomuthalovers78 4 года назад +17

      @@meowzebub9667 My thoughts exactly! Big Mike was trippin! Still had hella flow tho.

    • @rustydagon598
      @rustydagon598 4 года назад +23

      Yeah I really don’t think their music is chill enough for the NPR tiny desk lol

    • @qmurec
      @qmurec 3 года назад +23

      The so called imperfections actually make this better

    • @Japanda92
      @Japanda92 2 года назад

      @@qmurec nah

  • @SamuelLJacksonsFish
    @SamuelLJacksonsFish 7 лет назад +1537

    I was really hoping Zack de la Rocha would pop out from under the desk.

  • @domcactus
    @domcactus 6 месяцев назад +5

    Genuinely one of the best tiny desk concerts
    The flow is identical to the record, the chemistry is there, and I love the energy!

  • @fracarolli
    @fracarolli 2 года назад +133

    0:21 - Talk to Me
    3:09 - Legend Has It
    7:02 - 7:35 - Cool moment
    7:55 - A report to the shareholders

  • @KingDrew
    @KingDrew 7 лет назад +141

    killer Mike smiling brightens up my day

  • @maxiguess2291
    @maxiguess2291 7 лет назад +60

    met these two tonight. they're fucking ridiculously talented and humble. love these guys so much

    • @maxiguess2291
      @maxiguess2291 7 лет назад +13

      oh I also met DJ Trackstar too. he was just as nice as Mike and El. they're all just great guys all around

  • @trevorprinz9263
    @trevorprinz9263 7 лет назад +87

    They have so much chemistry on the mic, it's actually crazy

  • @cardbox273
    @cardbox273 4 года назад +87

    This performance of "A Report To The Shareholders" still gives me goosebumps 3 years later.

  • @slavojdyrdek
    @slavojdyrdek 6 лет назад +1644

    I swear, El-P is so slept on. Everything he spits is on Ghostface, MF DOOM levels, and yet he never shows up on best MC lists.
    And that's not to take anything away from Mike, he's my favorite ever

    • @ultimaraza6251
      @ultimaraza6251 4 года назад +31

      CHURCH!!👊🍺

    • @SwaggerLikeUz
      @SwaggerLikeUz 4 года назад +98

      Mikey Dangerously let em sleep aLL they want too fam. Real Underground hip hop headz kno wasup, El-P been one of the best ever since the 90's.

    • @MF_BLOOM_
      @MF_BLOOM_ 4 года назад +36

      Strong disagree. Above average when it comes to rhyme schemes on most occasions but he ain't as funny or as creative linguistically, conceptually etc.
      Man writes college dude-bro style lyrics about his willy. He ain't top 10

    • @MF_BLOOM_
      @MF_BLOOM_ 4 года назад +8

      @@Michael-re9ez lol, I've listened to Funcrusher +, Fantastic Damage and all three RTJ records. I'm not a particular fan of any. Dude rhymes like he's got something to prove, no doubt; that's about all I can say for him,, though

    • @HotStrange
      @HotStrange 4 года назад +81

      Everyone in the know knows El is a legend.

  • @IsraelLopez-oo2fh
    @IsraelLopez-oo2fh 7 лет назад +882

    *Killer Mike messes up during Legend Has It* Me: lol.
    *Killer Mike does the verse again but El-P fails to back him up* Me: lol x2.
    Love these guys so much.

    • @allofthemmilkingwithgreenf7493
      @allofthemmilkingwithgreenf7493 7 лет назад +5

      Thanks to your comment, me: lol x3.

    • @burmashavetom
      @burmashavetom 7 лет назад +4

      Israel Lopez Mike messed up a lot. Worst on Talk to Me. Sweating so much, I wonder if he was sick? El-p is usually the sweaty one.

    • @Grnvolpe
      @Grnvolpe 7 лет назад +2

      burmashavetom I laughed all the way. And he even messed up when be Reid redid it

    • @SaulBadmon
      @SaulBadmon 7 лет назад +19

      Plus "you get the gun as I BURY my son" lol, it's all good though love how these guys always have fun with it.

    • @free8288
      @free8288 7 лет назад +18

      To be fair, I was able to memorize RTJ 1&2 pretty quickly, and I still have troubles on some RTJ3 songs.

  • @SeraphimOne
    @SeraphimOne 7 лет назад +404

    I've never seen them live, didn't realize how close they were. It's cool to watch.

    • @ninety_three_93
      @ninety_three_93 7 лет назад +63

      best show ever, they rap all their songs and the crowd is always hyped.

    • @gerardinho7dani
      @gerardinho7dani 7 лет назад +39

      you gotta see them live, best show ever. of course, i was profoundly high.

    • @c0heedxxx
      @c0heedxxx 7 лет назад +29

      seeing them live honestly and truly changed my life. It's one of the most raw and beautiful things going on right now. They're playing festivals all summer.

    • @shwzang
      @shwzang 7 лет назад +6

      I saw them in Toronto and they came out to "we are the champions" it was the wildest rap show I've ever been to

    • @tomtalks23
      @tomtalks23 7 лет назад +5

      SHYKIE What's crazy is that they hadn't even met each other until about five years ago, but they just clicked and decided to make an album.

  • @TKO_CEY
    @TKO_CEY 7 лет назад +960

    Mike: I'm sorry for flubbing that
    El: no one noticed, it was only you who noticed

    • @Justinl582
      @Justinl582 6 лет назад +54

      Fro-Man noticed

    • @TommyBlazeHD
      @TommyBlazeHD 6 лет назад +2

      Kaan Ra He’s a Master at his craft.

    • @Dickinabox
      @Dickinabox 6 лет назад +5

      Happens all the times with artist especially jazz you gotta fix it on the fly.

    • @rareluck
      @rareluck 6 лет назад +2

      LOL @ 1:00

    • @leslieelaine5968
      @leslieelaine5968 6 лет назад +13

      That's friendship right there.

  • @kevheg3966
    @kevheg3966 2 года назад +37

    KM & El-P's voices blend so well - just awesome

  • @Trollytuff
    @Trollytuff 4 года назад +34

    Sometimes you hear something live and it gets painted in an even more beautiful light than before. You really see El's and Mike's heart and direction (coupled with matching lyrics of course) in this version of "Report to the shareholders."

  • @yi382
    @yi382 7 лет назад +356

    Everybody saying eminen the most important white rapper mac miller the most important white rapper macklemore the most important rapper man you all dont know shit El-P is motherfucking hiphop himself you have to watch this man building a beat up its crazy

    • @musicchairreviews2498
      @musicchairreviews2498 7 лет назад +5

      Yasir Ipek making a beat is producing not rapping. And yes about the macklamore he hasn't been relevant in years. But em is more important than el p cause he opened the door and did more for hip hop. A better rapper is probably what you meant. Even then that's debatable el-p is dope one of the best but he keeps getting better so we'll see in a few years.

    • @wjpmitchell3
      @wjpmitchell3 7 лет назад +17

      Well, yeah Eminem is the most important white rapper, hands down. El-P is great, I'm a huge fan of his delivery and all of his work, but his talents are expansive. Eminem is just a rapper. Of course he's going to win that match up. The other guys shouldn't be in the conversation.

    • @musicchairreviews2498
      @musicchairreviews2498 7 лет назад +2

      Billy Mitchell Em produces too

    • @wjpmitchell3
      @wjpmitchell3 7 лет назад +9

      I understand that, but is his production noteworthy? I'm genuinely asking. I've known that he's involved, but that's certainly not what he's known for. El-P, for years, was largely a producer first.

    • @musicchairreviews2498
      @musicchairreviews2498 7 лет назад +2

      Em is very simple producer only producing shady records. Anything with heavy ocrastraic sound to it is ems

  • @sammystank7174
    @sammystank7174 7 лет назад +140

    Tiny Desk Concert just got a hell of a lot cooler

    • @gerardinho7dani
      @gerardinho7dani 7 лет назад +9

      yeah, what a nice angle they threw at us. it's like seeing your crush's wild side for the first time.

  • @mfwhom5214
    @mfwhom5214 7 лет назад +106

    I could listen to RTJ for days.

    • @jaidsalgado
      @jaidsalgado 7 лет назад +3

      MF Whom ? DOOM
      I'm sure you get this a lot, haha

    • @mfwhom5214
      @mfwhom5214 7 лет назад +2

      jaidsalgado it's in the weirds places too.

  • @mikeoley13
    @mikeoley13 4 года назад +239

    These guys are so far beyond the rap game right now that I have a hard time putting them in that category.

    • @chrislovesyoubb
      @chrislovesyoubb 4 года назад +11

      They've just replaced Outkast as my favorite rap duo of all time.

    • @lakshow2740
      @lakshow2740 4 года назад +4

      @@chrislovesyoubb I think they're equal now but I feel rtj is gonna release another classic so I think they'll beat outkast one day

  • @JoyousUnicorn
    @JoyousUnicorn 4 года назад +761

    Anyone here else here cause RTJ4 dropped today?

  • @donttouchtheac8651
    @donttouchtheac8651 7 лет назад +353

    The best rap duo of this generation

    • @ronburgundy4968
      @ronburgundy4968 7 лет назад +47

      Ronald & Hip Hop hello Ronald brother! Clearly you forgot about Lil Yachty and Carly Rae Jepsens influence to all of modern arts. Could go toe to toe with Outkast

    • @donttouchtheac8651
      @donttouchtheac8651 7 лет назад +13

      Ron Burgundy oh shit i forgot about them my bad. Theyre even better black star

    • @stephenhogencamp7368
      @stephenhogencamp7368 7 лет назад +8

      Ronald & Hip Hop
      Black Star is dope!

    • @donttouchtheac8651
      @donttouchtheac8651 7 лет назад +24

      Stephen Hogencamp not better than lil yachty and carly rae jepsen tho

    • @rauliz2742
      @rauliz2742 7 лет назад +3

      Ronald & Hip Hop Lmfao😂

  • @MuggleTing
    @MuggleTing 7 лет назад +2856

    👉 👊

  • @kenjoyner5471
    @kenjoyner5471 7 лет назад +69

    I enjoy the Tiny Desk Concert Series. You get music that ranges from the profane to the profound; both with RTJ.

  • @yambarudan
    @yambarudan 7 лет назад +268

    I was first introduced to Killer Mike on an interview he did with Bernie Sanders. I had no idea who RTJ was and how his social views meshed into his music. However after listening to the passion and message in his music, with El P at his side, this duo is a musical force to be reckoned with.

    • @BenJover
      @BenJover 11 месяцев назад

      I was also introduced to Mike through Bernie. Both are great men.

  • @quatreryukami
    @quatreryukami 6 лет назад +16

    LOOK AT THE BIG SMILES THEY HAVE ON THEIR FACES. So much fun and love in their performance. RTJ is the best duo since Outkast and THEY'RE COMING FOR THAT CROWN.

  • @drewwalter5339
    @drewwalter5339 7 лет назад +279

    El covers for Mike so many times! Love these guys. Mike is so high lol

    • @bluetrane65
      @bluetrane65 4 года назад +23

      There's so much love these two have for each others

    • @askwhy711
      @askwhy711 3 года назад +24

      Mike wasn’t high. He was emotional.
      Look at his entire body language and eyes.

  • @SaulBadmon
    @SaulBadmon 7 лет назад +69

    It's crazy that these guys can be both so fucking cool and adorable at the same time, lol.

  • @gingerAV
    @gingerAV 7 лет назад +1381

    NPRTJ

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      @ShadowTriadWestWind 7 лет назад +33

      3

    • @NickLip09
      @NickLip09 7 лет назад +10

      gingerAV W

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  • @nuwan86
    @nuwan86 4 года назад +70

    Who's here in 2020 and really feeling this!! Much love from New Zealand!!

    • @rickdiggler9680
      @rickdiggler9680 4 года назад +2

      Couldn't be a more timely tag team. Peace from Taranaki brotha !

    • @chopsuey004
      @chopsuey004 4 года назад +1

      Wassup from Auckland!

    • @nuwan86
      @nuwan86 4 года назад

      ChopSuey 004 chur! Same! Welly first now Auckland

    • @rykrodflo
      @rykrodflo 4 года назад +1

      rtj 4 out now

    • @rivaldealer__
      @rivaldealer__ 4 года назад +1

      Kia Ora my friend!

  • @liamsmart6543
    @liamsmart6543 4 года назад +39

    Their friendship is dope

  • @RipperCV
    @RipperCV 7 лет назад +659

    I have "Hug Killer Mike" on my bucket list. I'm sure I'm not the only one here. lol

    • @DRUCO316
      @DRUCO316 7 лет назад +11

      Cris Vincent Aroa better have a pound.

    • @EdwardBIl
      @EdwardBIl 6 лет назад +10

      and some long arms

    • @ALittleTipsy
      @ALittleTipsy 6 лет назад +44

      Met him in Atlanta last year and he is incredibly down to earth. I was talking to him about how much I admire his activism and awkwardly blurted out "I just want to hug you!" and he laughed and gave me a big ol' bear hug. Seriously, sweetest dude ever!

    • @kevinlenn1994
      @kevinlenn1994 5 лет назад +2

      He's a great guy.just Atl love

    • @riley8704
      @riley8704 5 лет назад +3

      Bear Hug Killer Mike, added to the bucket list

  • @ryanbateshere
    @ryanbateshere 7 лет назад +1937

    My wife just asked me, "is that James Corden in the shades?" I'm sorry El.

    • @ashleyschmidt6900
      @ashleyschmidt6900 5 лет назад +85

      I can't even explain how hard I laughed at this.

    • @CleverMetaphor
      @CleverMetaphor 5 лет назад +149

      So how was the divorce?

    • @jebadiahswan8467
      @jebadiahswan8467 5 лет назад +2

      Corden could probably spit better

    • @ericthorpe5670
      @ericthorpe5670 5 лет назад +73

      @@jebadiahswan8467 That's a stupid thing to say. Stupid. El is the man.

    • @jebadiahswan8467
      @jebadiahswan8467 5 лет назад +1

      @@ericthorpe5670 he clearly isn't.

  • @JacobSiggery
    @JacobSiggery 7 лет назад +401

    "You think baby Jesus killed hitler just so I'd whisper?" Love that line 😂

    • @cpanker13
      @cpanker13 6 лет назад +32

      It's a play on the "palinist" conservative movement, which fuses together religion and patriotism to validate their point. It's ironic.

    • @thetravisstory
      @thetravisstory 4 года назад +10

      "I didnt walk up hill both ways to the booth to not wile on you"

  • @savehimgffff1777
    @savehimgffff1777 4 года назад +198

    NPR crowd low-key lit bruh.

  • @JC-mn8kb
    @JC-mn8kb 5 лет назад +49

    "I did not walk uphill both ways to the booth and back to not wild on you." God damn.

  • @tsueberm
    @tsueberm 7 лет назад +44

    I love how real and life it feels with Killer Mike mouthing the lyrics to himself before the first song and then the misunderstanding between them before/during Talk to me. That's real musicians (who are humans) and not some playback lip-syncer.

  • @Aeknu
    @Aeknu 7 лет назад +269

    It's crazy to see how emotional Mike gets during his verse on A Report to the Shareholders. Powerful as it is, it still makes him sad to say, kind of like he reflects on it every time.

    • @jaidsalgado
      @jaidsalgado 7 лет назад +10

      IDeathxD For real man... I see that too. Like damn. Such a powerful verse

    • @svv547
      @svv547 7 лет назад +21

      IDeathxD
      He had a few of those moments during this performance. Incredibly endearing to see the real passion and hurt he has for the people.

    • @jaidsalgado
      @jaidsalgado 6 лет назад +19

      "Choose the lesser of the evil people and the devil still gone win.
      It could all be over tomorrow, kill our masters and start again.
      But we know we all afraid so we just simply cry and march again."

    • @vaden706
      @vaden706 5 лет назад +1

      He's such an authentic guy

    • @vaden706
      @vaden706 5 лет назад

      Mine is so genuine how can u not love this guy

  • @beenumb
    @beenumb 7 лет назад +577

    i like it that the Dj is not pretending to do shit when he doesn't need to.

    • @beenumb
      @beenumb 7 лет назад +2

      what do u mean?

    • @johnl1686
      @johnl1686 7 лет назад +24

      I know exactly what your saying

    • @jayjustjay7871
      @jayjustjay7871 6 лет назад +1

      Duncan Wright this isnt really a large concert a concert now is it.....its a office

    • @mettelhed
      @mettelhed 4 года назад +2

      @@Terminado907 why are u correcting him when he said the exact same thing??

    • @Terminado907
      @Terminado907 4 года назад +13

      @@mettelhed I'm gonna hold this L real quick, I read that wrong two years ago for sure.

  • @homerco213
    @homerco213 7 лет назад +148

    Legend Has It, is such an instant classic straight up. Sounds nothing like Tom Petty, but these tracks are the new American classics.

  • @TheDJHeadless
    @TheDJHeadless 4 года назад +5

    Still one of my favorite videos ever. These dudes are my heroes.

  • @L0-C01
    @L0-C01 7 лет назад +24

    This is incredible. These guys are on another level. Musically, spiritually, everything! ill never stop listening to their music. It hasn't gotten old once to me yet and RTJ3 was absolute flames. They released it for free too, what more could you ask for!

  • @HarryVerolme
    @HarryVerolme 7 лет назад +113

    YOU COULD NOT HAVE MADE MY MONDAY ANY BETTER!

    • @jaidsalgado
      @jaidsalgado 7 лет назад +3

      Harry Verolme blessed everyday with this 😇🙏

  • @asatweeks
    @asatweeks 7 лет назад +350

    Y'all gonna act like this man didn't almost kill it with a banana in his hand? Golden.

  • @ebadkhan7649
    @ebadkhan7649 4 года назад +34

    7:34 is the purest moment and it makes me love this duo even more

  • @wheatd6851
    @wheatd6851 6 лет назад +57

    2:21 "talk real good cause i'm smart n' stuff" EL-P a genius

  • @abstractswirls
    @abstractswirls 7 лет назад +846

    here because of Killer Mike and his activism. I support your music and your voice to help make this world a more just place!

    • @em2steve
      @em2steve 6 лет назад +4

      killer mike the man!

    • @MrAnymeansnecessary
      @MrAnymeansnecessary 6 лет назад +3

      NPR is activism by definition so activim brought you here. BOW DOWN TO THE REVOLUTION

    • @AnonsCrossfader
      @AnonsCrossfader 6 лет назад +8

      Why aren’t u here because RTJ is dope? Oh and how do u feel about Mikes stance on gun control?

    • @werightnow
      @werightnow 6 лет назад +1

      abstractswirls Just because he fell for the Zionist the Jew Bernie Sanders doesn't make him an activist...
      Smack !!

    • @RowBlanka
      @RowBlanka 6 лет назад

      abstractswirls yeah cuz fuck the other dude right

  • @tramplamps
    @tramplamps 7 лет назад +71

    I remember hearing Mike back on Outkast tracks and then saw him on The Dave Chappell show. I always listen a bit harder and bounce a bit better when I hear his voice.

  • @cgvanheerden4190
    @cgvanheerden4190 7 лет назад +38

    man killer mike and El p are the coolest

  • @alexandersillan8139
    @alexandersillan8139 4 года назад +11

    I love how much fun Killer Mike and El P were having

  • @quartzofcourse
    @quartzofcourse 4 года назад +31

    Mike looks so happy while he’s spitting the hottest of fire

  • @andrerouhani
    @andrerouhani 7 лет назад +59

    "CHOOSE the LESser Of the Evil PEOple AND the DEvil--still gon' win."
    Just love love love the rhythm here.

  • @coltonlippert1721
    @coltonlippert1721 7 лет назад +18

    Legendary, they seem like such cool dudes

  • @arunnair8920
    @arunnair8920 7 лет назад +77

    This the most hyped I have seen an NPR Tiny Desk concert crowd to be, which tbf makes sense cause it's mudafuckin RTJ!!

  • @u7angbe
    @u7angbe 5 лет назад +30

    ELPP beats are fire imo He one of the GOAT producers

  • @ConsciousRobot
    @ConsciousRobot 4 года назад +378

    I can tell Killer Mike was uncomfortable about all the obscenities they were about to spit! El gave no f***s

    • @rykrodflo
      @rykrodflo 4 года назад +39

      Can't contain the disdain for y'all demons
      Talk clean and bomb hospitals
      So I speak with the foulest mouth possible

    • @Alex-ub7tk
      @Alex-ub7tk 3 года назад +3

      When that E&J hits

  • @coltsfan354
    @coltsfan354 7 лет назад +11

    already heard the whole album a couple times. This live version made me love Report to the Shareholders. Even just these ten minutes love an amazing duo even more.

  • @thekaerichtexas
    @thekaerichtexas 7 лет назад +750

    what???? npr is the best

    • @kills456
      @kills456 7 лет назад +54

      k. rich I litteraly love them lol they have everyone on

    • @izzie833
      @izzie833 7 лет назад +29

      stay woke fam they have been the best.

  • @Krispyyeah
    @Krispyyeah 7 лет назад +293

    I never clicked on something so fast

    • @SethHutchens
      @SethHutchens 5 лет назад

      I clicked "like" before I watched it.

  • @hattorihanzo9000
    @hattorihanzo9000 4 года назад +5

    It’s 2020 and I still watch this at least every month

  • @Keeejtch
    @Keeejtch 4 года назад +27

    EL-P is so underrated, it's insane

  • @jeremiwilkerson958
    @jeremiwilkerson958 7 лет назад +41

    RTJ3 is hands down gonna be the best rap album of 2017. I'll go as far to say the best rap album till RTJ4 drops. 👊👈🔥🔥🔥

    • @vlogmanian
      @vlogmanian 7 лет назад +5

      It came out in 2016

    • @lurk781
      @lurk781 7 лет назад +2

      Ian's People No the digital versions did. But the actual physical and album came out in 2017

    • @necromax13
      @necromax13 6 лет назад +2

      Jeremi Wilkerson RTJ3 the type of album that is the album of the year on two consecutive years.

  • @arclight2012
    @arclight2012 10 месяцев назад +4

    I was introduced to El-P by Trent Reznor’s music in the Year Zero era around 2007 and I was introduced to Killer Mike by Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign. Love them both and love their work together and separate. Speaking of which, Killer Mike’s new solo album is so good and extremely underrated.

  • @paladin6476
    @paladin6476 7 лет назад +1004

    Ahhhhh, grown ass man hip hop, isn't it refreshing?

  • @cesarverhoeven5891
    @cesarverhoeven5891 3 года назад +28

    Never seen a man sweat through a cap.
    Still, what a legend.

    • @hayk3000
      @hayk3000 3 года назад +3

      Get in a room with people clapping off-tempo and you will too, even if you're not wearing one.

  • @aquiatic
    @aquiatic 4 года назад +14

    this is the best office lunch & learn ever

  • @matthewallen2247
    @matthewallen2247 7 лет назад +52

    Yo npr is so dope for this!

  • @xoniuqEQuinox91
    @xoniuqEQuinox91 6 лет назад +11

    Dayum! This whole performance is dope. Awesome to see dudes like this doing such a fun, laid back show! These 2 (3) totally killing it aside, check mikes verse at 9:43! Didnt seem like the way Mike lost it and El P picked up the verse was planned at all. Can't see "As I rap this verse right now got tears flowin' down my chocolate chin" as a line he'd pass him. That was genuine. These dudes are connected, passionate and pure talent.

  • @reanaa
    @reanaa 4 года назад +20

    These guys are so good. Modern day poets. Wish they got more air time.

  • @2daughtersfarm
    @2daughtersfarm 2 года назад +12

    5 years later. Still killer.

  • @M20RUM
    @M20RUM 6 лет назад +4

    Easily a couple of THE best rappers we've seen for a very long time. Their harmony and friendship is infectious, RTJ!

  • @cincylaw14
    @cincylaw14 7 лет назад +32

    Props to NPR for being inclusive enough to have a group like RTJ on.

  • @Hornwiesel
    @Hornwiesel 7 лет назад +11

    They're having so much fun :) Nice to see

  • @aaronweis6774
    @aaronweis6774 4 года назад +8

    EL-P’s Fantastic Damage is some production mastery. RTJ- love it keep being true say what needs to be said

  • @carloduarte2990
    @carloduarte2990 6 лет назад +7

    El producto never goes wrong, always on the steps to perfection

  • @mbPhase23
    @mbPhase23 4 года назад +2

    Inspirational to witness such artistry. You know it's something special when you feel thankful for the experience.

  • @StrangerrDanger
    @StrangerrDanger 7 лет назад +11

    NPR Music Tiny Desk..... is one of the most underrated music themes programs on RUclips!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @KingJaggerjack
    @KingJaggerjack 3 года назад +8

    @9:48 I saw the tears roll down El-p's chocolate chin. 😭 They share each others struggle. They are Friendship incarnate!!! RTJ Pho Life

  • @wlee2449
    @wlee2449 7 лет назад +651

    Anthony Fantano is going to cream his pants when he sees this

    • @TheAphexTim
      @TheAphexTim 7 лет назад +134

      *spill a pound of kids in his pants

    • @15marsj
      @15marsj 7 лет назад +102

      Creamthany Pantstano

    • @sadv0m
      @sadv0m 7 лет назад +21

      Ordinary Person pantSTAINo

    • @Brokenscam
      @Brokenscam 7 лет назад +19

      Do we have to be Anthony Fantano to cream themselves while watching this or is anybody allowed to do that?

    • @vietquynguyen
      @vietquynguyen 7 лет назад +4

      Creamedthony Pantstano

  • @tracybush1970
    @tracybush1970 4 года назад +7

    They seem like they are having a great time🖤 love it when they do their boogie