Killer Mike and El-P — collectively known as Run The Jewels — were the most recent guests on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 Radio show. There, they premiered their new single “Let’s Go (The Royal We)” from the Venom soundtrack.
During the interview, El Producto revealed the song was originally intended for Blade Runner 2049.
“The essence of the music actually came from a trailer that I submitted for the Blade Runner 2049 trailer that ultimately they didn’t use,” he explained. “I just loved it so much that I was like, ‘I have to use this.’
“So basically, I had spent some time working on that, to kind of try and transform it into a beat for essentially Run the Jewels 4 because me and Mike both loved it, and we just thought it was nasty.”
The Hip Hop duo also updated fans on Run The Jewels 4.
“I think this was a nice little chance for us to kind of get back into a vibe and it’s a decent starting point,” El-P said. “I’ve been collecting beats and we’re just going to kind of try and make the grimiest, rawest record we possibly can.”
Killer Mike added, “In terms of all that’s going on and reflecting with the music, I’ve decided to put more of it into whatever music is coming because trying to communicate and talk, you kind of get polarized and tried to be made into a political figure, and I’m not. I’m a raw-ass rapper who, when asked my opinion, will give it.
“My opinions, instead of saying them over radio or television, where I can argue with stupid people who get paid to give you a side, I’m simply going to put on record to mash on those fools circa Eazy-E, Uncle Luke, Ice Cube, the Geto Boys and, just like rap is supposed to do, to give people good music to push through this bullshit.”
Listen to the whole interview below.
El-P is a master of his craft and his beats are fockin insane my only wish is they keep their politics opinions out of their songs. I’m looking at you Killer Mike. This song right here, kills everything, it’s venom
I appreciate your comment. I agree with what you said about El-P but disagree about you said about Killer Mike. “Just like rap is supposed to do, to give people good music to push through this bullshit.”
Thanks Neb I think I know what you mean, it’s good for some people, me personally tho it’s not my cup of tea, and I know my hip hop I’ve listened to PE, The Coup, Dead Prez, Paris or Ice-T but I’d rather like my hip hop not too much involved. Educated? No! Stupid? Yes! And when I say stupid I mean stupid fresh! I like it fun but it’s ok I get why people need they rappers to tell them there is gonna be sun after the strom. Whatever
Bigga’s been a social activist from the jump..its part of the reason you listen to RTJ….you just dont know it
Guess you know nothing of Hip Hop. You need to read. No sense arguing with you
Both Killer Mike and El-P have been talking politics in their raps since their early days. If you don’t like people giving their political opinions, perhaps neither of these two is for you.
IMO, two of their best solo efforts were 100% political (El-P’s “Patriotism” from the Soundbombing 2 album, and Mike’s “Reagan” fro the R.A.P. album).
R.Pgh I actually thought “Reagan” was one of the best songs on Rap Album. But I still think songs like “Go!” fit me better. I’ll still listen to rtj cause they have too much talent I was just saying. “Blockbuster night, pt 1” is my favourite El-P song and beat of all time it was even used in Audi commercial. This “Venom” track reminds me of it. Hold on that’s not true the best think he ever did is imo “End to End Burners” and “Krazy Kings”. Cheers!
Bring on RTJ4. Perfect bookend to an incredible year for hiphop.
RTJ4!