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 […]
A video posted by @elliottwilson on Apr 17, 2016 at 4:26am PDT Yesterday, as is customary, Run The Jewels—Killer Mike and El-P–took the Coachella stage to perform their hearty catalog, which spans two formidable solo discographies and their critically-acclaimed joint work, the self-titled LPs Run The Jewels and Run The Jewels II. Both Killer Mike […]
Set to take place before the second weekend of the Coachella Music & Arts Festival, a host of indie performers, DJs, artists, and a few food trucks will come together in true Coachella fashion as they celebrate the first ever “Berniechella Block Party” in Old Town Coachella, California. “It’s a party of people who are in support […]
Big Boi of Outkast has been a fan of New York City-based electronic duo Phantogram for years. In a 2011 interview, he was asked about some of his biggest inspirations and who he had on rotation in his car. He replied, “I can’t do without my George Clinton. I do call upon his expertise for a […]
Born on this date in 1975, El-P, also known as El Producto, is an emcee and record producer that dominated the underground Hip Hop scene. The Brooklyn born EL is originally a member of Company Flow and has been a major driving force in alternative hip hop for more than two decades, producing for several […]
While El-P and Killer Mike arguably are two of the nicest rappers and influencers in the game throughout the entire calendar year, they also simply love the holiday season, as exemplified time and time again with RTJ seasonal themes. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The duo, of Run The Jewels collaborative fame, come hard with the […]
Taking place in the disorderly streets of the South Bronx in the 1970s, this animated video is full of character and grimy visuals, a perfect match for Run The Jewels’ rugged and socially conscious music. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The track is the theme to Rubble Kings, directed by Shan Nicholson and inspired by the documentary and the […]
