The renowned rap group Run the Jewels, consisting of Killer Mike from Atlanta and Brooklyn’s EL-P, has announced RTJX – Celebrating 10 Years of Run The Jewels, a series of anniversary live concerts to be held in New York City, Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles this fall. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Following the 10th […]
The first music video from DJ Premier’s DJ Premier: Hip Hop 50 Volume 1 is currently available via Mass Appeal. The “Remy Rap” video, created by DJ Premier, features Grammy-nominated Rapsody and legendary femcee Remy Ma, both of whom are from the Bronx. The music video, which was directed by Maya Table, pays homage to […]
Last night, Cochemea Gastelum’s soul-stirring saxophone performance helped Run The Jewels’ passionate rendition of “A Few Words For the Firing Squad” from RTJ4 on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. You can see the performance below. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Run the Jewels will also play the iVoted Festival on Election Day, November 8th, […]
DJ Premier has released his first project since Gang Starr’s One Of The Best Yet, in DJ Premier: Hip Hop 50 Volume 1. The new release features Nas, Lil Wayne, Run The Jewels, Joey Bada$$, Remy Ma, Rapsody and Slick Rick. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “I will always seize the moment of being unique […]
The #iVoted Festival, which in 2020 produced the world’s largest single-night digital concert, is returning for the 2022 midterm elections. On Election Day, November 8th, 2022, the #iVoted Festival will take place virtually. Fans can RSVP to watch the Mandolin-hosted stream by taking a picture outside their polling location or at home with their blank, […]
Run The Jewels have released the Digital Deluxe version of their RTJ4 album. Included in the new release is a new version of their classic “ooh la la,” featuring Lil Wayne. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Digital Deluxe includes new album art remixes from Royal Blood, What So Not, the exclusive “No Save Point” […]
The death of George Floyd sparked protests across the world that have lasted for two weeks and show no sign of slowing down. Whenever there are protests, there is the music that provides the score and numerous rappers have released songs that align with what is taking place. Once again, Hip-hop continues to be the […]
The fourth edition in the Run The Jewels album has hit online early. RTJ4 dropped two days early, equipped with a statement from members Killer Mike and El-P. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Fuck it, why wait?” the duo asks in a joint statement. “The world is infested with bullshit so here’s something raw to […]
Run the Jewels was set for a heavy festival run this year, however, coronavirus happened. But that won’t stop the music from coming as the duo has revealed the details surrounding Run the Jewels 4. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The album will bring in Pharrell, 2 Chainz, DJ Premier, Mavis Staples, and more across […]
Run The Jewels are ready to hit the road in support of legendary rock group Rage Against the Machine on their 2020 reunion tour. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The announcement comes after the “Legend Has It” has officially gone Gold and being scheduled for Coachella, Bonnaroo, Firefly and more. The duo will soon release […]
Run The Jewels is back to work and this time they have the assistance of Rick Rubin. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The duo of El-P and Killer Mike recently shared on Instagram a photo from Rick Rubin’s yard, thanking him for allowing them to record in his studio. The duo is believed to be […]
This October Adult Swim will take over the Los Angeles area with the inaugural Adult Swim Festival. The showcase will bring together music, comedy and more and is headlined by Run the Jewels, Hannibal Burress, and T-Pain. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The festival will run from October 5-7 at Row DTLA. Additional artists scheduled […]
Words & Photos by Daniel Garcia Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After day one of Lollapalooza was cut short on Thursday [August 3, 2017], fans held their breath, hoping that day two would go on without issue. And fans literally received all they expected and then some, as Chicago’s own, Vic Mensa, performed a surprise […]
Los Angles’s own FYF FEST is back! This past week [March 21, 2017] the good people over at Goldenvoice released one of the best festival line up’s so far this year. Featuring a new three-day platform (July 21-23) and the return of a comedy segment, it seems that FYF has taken the gloves off for […]
Australian music sensation Tkay Maidza released her self-titled debut album ’Tkay’ on 28 October. The 14-track album ‘Tkay’ is unsurprisingly exceptional from front to back, featuring polished production from the likes of Salva (E-40, DJ Shadow, Problem) and Dre Skull (Pusha T, Snoop Dogg, Beenie Man) amongst others. The highlight and lead single off the […]
Exactly two years ago today Run the Jewels released Run the Jewels 2. Today Killer Mike and El-P have delivered the first single from Run the Jewels 3 entitled, “Talk to Me.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Today is the two-year anniversary of RTJ2. Feels like a good day to…,” El-P tweeted before dropping a link to the song. The duo initially debuted the track, then called “Scenes,” back […]
On the heels of the first nationally televised debate between presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, the polarization of our country’s political direction has finally reached a fever pitch. Will we go the way of the nation’s first female president; a politician with hopes of bolstering our modern democracy in the moments just beyond Obama’s […]
Against the height of summer and amid almost impossible heat, The Source ventured into day three of the Panorama Festival, a sprawling music, art and technology concert tucked adjacent to Manhattan on Randall’s Island. With headlining acts ranging from Arcade Fire to Kendrick Lamar, a sweeping assortment of specialty cuisine, the cool shade of a VIP […]
Universal Studios is in the works of developing the forthcoming action-comedy film Run the Jewels, and has tapped comedian Kevin Hart to produce it with his Hartbeat Productions. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The film is focused on a group of unsuccessful rappers who scheme to rob a Hip Hop mogul. There is no cast or director attached […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, Dungeon Family member Killer Mike was born in Atlanta, Georgia. From Grammy’s to politics, Killer Mike maybe one of the most slept on figures of this culture we call Hip Hop. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Killer Mike’s Hip Hop career began with a feature on OutKast‘s 2000 […]
