Run the Jewels Surprise-Release New Album 'RTJ4' for Free Two Days Early | Revolver

Run the Jewels Surprise-Release New Album 'RTJ4' for Free Two Days Early

"The world is infested with bullshit so here's something raw to listen to while you deal with it all"
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photograph by Tim Saccenti

Killer Mike's impassioned speech to Atlanta protestors, delivered at a press conference by the city's mayor, has been one of the brightest rallying points of our current tumultuous moment (if you haven't seen it already, watch below). Now the rapper is back with another gift: the early release of his hip-hop group Run the Jewel's highly anticipated new full-length, RTJ4, for free download and across all digital platforms. Killer Mike is joined by MC and producer El-P in Run the Jewels, and they're both joined by a host of guest collaborators on the album, including Rage Against the Machine's Zack de la Rocha and Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme (scroll down for the full track listing). You can stream/download RTJ4 now via runthejewels.com.

"Fuck it, why wait?" Killer Mike and El-P commented in a joint statement. "The world is infested with bullshit so here's something raw to listen to while you deal with it all. We hope it brings you some joy. Stay safe and hopeful out there and thank you for giving 2 friends the chance to be heard and do what they love.

"With sincere love and gratitude,
Jaime and Mike."

As if that weren't enough, for those looking for a way to get involved in the current Black Lives Matter movement, Run the Jewels have also provided a list of organizations on their website that are fighting for justice and equity in America and could use your support. These include the duo's longtime allies the National Lawyers Guild, which, amongst other things, provides legal representation for lawful protesters. You can find the full list of organizations at runthejewels.com/pages/donate.

Run the Jewels 4 track listing:
1. yankee and the brave (ep. 4)
2. ooh la la (feat. Greg Nice & DJ Premier)
3. out of sight (feat. 2 Chainz)
4. holy calamafuck
5. goonies vs. E.T.
6. walking in the snow
7. JU$T (feat. Pharrell Williams & Zack de la Rocha)
8. never look back
9. the ground below
10. pulling the pin (feat. Mavis Staples & Josh Homme)
11. a few words for the firing squad (radiation)