In 2012, El-P produced Killer Mike's critically acclaimed album R.A.P. Music. The following week, Killer Mike appeared on the track "Tougher Colder Killer", from El-P's album Cancer 4 Cure.
Both won the acclaim of media and fans across the globe and led to 2012′s legendary, hugely successful “Into The Wild” tour. One year later, the duo return to satisfy fan demand, and their own creative urges, as Run The Jewels, cementing their musical alliance with a full album of uncompromisingly raw, forward thinking hip-hop.
They released their self-titled debut album, Run the Jewels, on June 26 2013, via Fool's Gold Records to critical acclaim.
Their follow-up record, Run the Jewels 2, was announced in August 2014. It was released through Mass Appeal Records, on October 24, 2014. They also announced the release of a traditional remix album of Run the Jewels 2, which will be released via Fool's Gold Records Records in 2015, and a remix album titled Meow the Jewels exclusively featuring "cat sounds" which will see guest production from Prince Paul, The Alchemist, Just Blaze, Dan the Automator, and others.
Run the Jewels 3 was digitally released on December 24, 2016, three weeks prior to its previously announced release date of January 13, 2017. Physical release of the album appeared on January 13 in the United States and January 20 elsewhere.
In June 2017, the track "Legend Has It" from Run the Jewels 3 was featured in the teaser trailer for Marvel's Black Panther during game four of the 2017 NBA Finals, and was viewed 89 million times in 24 hours. Multiple Run the Jewels tracks were also featured in the 2017 action film Baby Driver, which also featured a cameo by Killer Mike. In September 2017, Run the Jewels released "Mean Demeanor", a track created for the football video game FIFA 18.
In March 2018, Adult Swim released a Run the Jewels/Rick and Morty crossover music video for "Oh Mama". The music was a remix of "Oh Mama" from Run the Jewels 3 accompanied by sound effects from a Rick and Morty short. The effort was directed by Juan Meza-León, and was released prior to Run the Jewels headlining the 2018 Adult Swim Festival on October 7, 2018.
On December 12, 2019, the single "Legend Has It" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Run The Jewel's 4th studio album, RTJ4, was released on June 3, 2 days earlier than the pre-determined release date, following the wave of protests about the death of George Floyd in the hands of police brutality. RTJ4 was met with widespread critical acclaim. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, the album received an average score of 89, based on 26 reviews. Aggregator AnyDecentMusic? gave it 8.8 out of 10, based on their assessment of the critical consensus.
All Due Respect
Run the Jewels Lyrics
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Getting' double penetrated in a dope spot
By two hard pipe hittin' Niggas
On the orders of Marcellus to the soundtrack of 2pac
I'll beat you to a pulp no fiction
Tarantino flow new Jules and Vincent
Blow marijuana smoke, no incense
Exhale in the face of innocent infants
And if I get stopped by a crooked ass cop I'm a put a bullet in a pig
And Rin Tin Tin, ah hah hah look what I did again
We the hooligans outside of school again
Sayin don't be a fool never follow rules again
We the bad boys bully with the fully that
The teachers say ain't shit and in the need of discipline
We the goddamn reason for Ritalin
In the back of the class, twitchin' and fidgetin'
Dead wrong, we never got along
We laughed at the kids that was active participants
Bad boy walk right past church with the work in a bag and a bible of Gideon
Got suspended for bullyin' a bully
When I go back to class I'ma punch him in his shit again
Punch him in his shit again
Punch him in his shit again
Punch him in his shit again
Punch him in his shit again
'Cause you get no-no-no-no-no respect
I don't flirt with greatness I wifed it in Vegas
The shits all paid for I signed the papers
Used to date but then I made her my main bitch
Bought us a place on a lake with some acreage
And Mike's my neighbor straight from Greatville
Any invader get slayed and stay killed
On sovereign land, Mike fill the safe up
We call when the fam get paid a great thrill
Bad News Bear hug beats then creep off
You drive a rape van
Mullet Ray-Bans
We do vicious
You do witness
You don't clap shit
You's a cricket
Run the J's we don't run so much it's all fun and games till my J's get scuffed
I'm livid, fuming, out of touch
I wear sweatpants to funerals, guns to lunch
Close the blinds they got drones and mines we so close to the lie I could almost die
I got no goals left but to save my mind
They got more holes dug in the earth, oh my
The beat get abused like I rock a wife beater
Drinker, fired by the company
Friday, late on the car note tryna do taxes
This my house it's high or the highway
High or the highway
High or the highway
High or the highway
High or the highway
'Cause you get no-no-no-no-no respect
I'm a thrill killer, I will test you
Just like daddy fuckin' left you
It's all your fault mommy's lonely
You're a burden, she needs rescue
Hey little buddy, where's your mommy?
Call me stepdad or Uncle Johnny
Here's a dollar don't follow behind me
I gotta go bang out mom and auntie
I hunt lions, tigers, rare vaginas
Hang where the cops seem scared to find us
Pop stars peep the bars and rewind us
Fuck your life but first run the diamonds
From the jungle (the jungle) the brothers (the brothers)
Can't relate to your first world struggles
You want safety, hugs and cuddles
IED's will leave bloody puddles
Woke up in Nigeria
Kicked out America
Case of malaria
Shit got scarier
Got left with a gun and a Pitbull terrier
And a note from my dad said I hope God carry ya
Fought one or two wars while I made It to the shores
Y'know back to the home of a rock in Georgia
To return as a king, Michael the benevolent
Gold draped ridin' on the neck of an elephant
'Cause you get no-no-no-no-no respect
"All Due Respect" is a song by Run the Jewels, a hip hop duo consisting of rappers El-P and Killer Mike. The song was included on their third album, Run the Jewels 3, released in 2016. The lyrics of the song are gritty, explicit, and violent, describing the duo's criminal activities and their lack of regard for authority figures, particularly police officers. The song's title is ironic, as the lyrics are full of disrespectful and confrontational language.
The lyrics of the song describe the duo's criminal activities, including drug use, violence, and bullying. The imagery of the song is graphic, with descriptions of double penetration, beatings, and marijuana smoke being exhaled in the face of children. The song is also full of pop culture references, including nods to Quentin Tarantino films, the Marcellus Wallace character played by Ving Rhames in Pulp Fiction, and the late rapper Tupac Shakur. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "you get no respect," further emphasizing the duo's lack of regard for authority.
Line by Line Meaning
This year we iller than a nun in a cumshot
We are more powerful and influential than anyone can imagine
Getting' double penetrated in a dope spot
Experiencing intense and overwhelming success in a great location
By two hard pipe hittin' Niggas
Supported by two highly capable individuals
On the orders of Marcellus to the soundtrack of 2pac
Inspired by the authority of Marcellus and the music of 2pac
I'll beat you to a pulp no fiction
I will completely overpower and defeat you, no exaggeration
Tarantino flow new Jules and Vincent
My style and delivery are reminiscent of characters Jules and Vincent from Tarantino films
Blow marijuana smoke, no incense
Exhaling marijuana smoke without any regard for the consequences
Exhale in the face of innocent infants
Showing complete disregard and disrespect for the innocent
On some 'Ah hah, look what I did' shit
Expressing pride and boastfulness about one's accomplishments
And if I get stopped by a crooked ass cop I'm a put a bullet in a pig
If I encounter a corrupt police officer, I will retaliate with violence
And Rin Tin Tin, ah hah hah look what I did again
Continually reveling in personal achievements and the chaos caused
We the hooligans outside of school again
We are troublemakers and rebels, causing disruption outside of traditional settings
Sayin don't be a fool never follow rules again
Encouraging others to reject conformity and never abide by rules
We the bad boys bully with the fully that
We are the intimidating and aggressive individuals with weapons
The teachers say ain't shit and in the need of discipline
Teachers see us as troublemakers who require strict discipline
We the goddamn reason for Ritalin
Our disruptive behavior is the cause for needing medication like Ritalin
In the back of the class, twitchin' and fidgetin'
Being restless and uncontrollable in the classroom
Dead wrong, we never got along
We have always been at odds with authority figures
We laughed at the kids that was active participants
We mocked and belittled those who actively engaged in the educational system
Bad boy walk right past church with the work in a bag and a bible of Gideon
We confidently defy religious and moral institutions, carrying illegal substances and a Bible
Got suspended for bullyin' a bully
Being punished for standing up to and intimidating someone who bullies others
When I go back to class I'ma punch him in his shit again
Upon returning to school, I will physically attack the bully once more
Punch him in his shit again
Repeating the act of physically assaulting the bully
I don't flirt with greatness I wifed it in Vegas
I fully committed to greatness and embraced it without hesitation
The shits all paid for I signed the papers
I have made all necessary arrangements and paid for everything
Used to date but then I made her my main bitch
I upgraded our relationship from casual dating to her being my primary partner
Bought us a place on a lake with some acreage
I purchased a property with a large land area, located by a lake
And Mike's my neighbor straight from Greatville
My neighbor named Mike is from a town called Greatville
Any invader get slayed and stay killed
Any intruder, if they dare enter, will be violently eliminated
On sovereign land, Mike fill the safe up
We are on our own territory, and Mike is responsible for filling up the safe with money
We call when the fam get paid a great thrill
We enjoy the excitement of notifying our family when they receive a significant payment
Bad News Bear hug beats then creep off
We aggressively embrace challenges and overcome them with stealthy tactics
You drive a rape van
You possess and drive a van that is associated with sexual assault
Mullet Ray-Bans
Wearing sunglasses with a mullet hairstyle, portraying a certain image
We do vicious
We engage in brutal and ruthless actions
You do witness
You observe our intense actions from a distance, without actively participating
You don't clap shit
You don't contribute or participate in anything significant
You's a cricket
You are insignificant and inconsequential
Run the J's we don't run so much it's all fun and games till my J's get scuffed
We are in control and don't run away often, but if my expensive sneakers get damaged, it's no longer fun
I'm livid, fuming, out of touch
I am extremely angry, enraged, and disconnected from reality
I wear sweatpants to funerals, guns to lunch
I deliberately defy societal norms, wearing casual attire to serious occasions and carrying weapons
Close the blinds they got drones and mines we so close to the lie I could almost die
Due to constant surveillance and danger, we are on the brink of losing ourselves in a false reality
I got no goals left but to save my mind
I have no ambitions or aspirations other than protecting my sanity
They got more holes dug in the earth, oh my
There are countless graves dug, showing the extent of destruction caused by others
The beat get abused like I rock a wife beater
I handle the beat in a rough and aggressive manner, similar to how one would treat a spouse abusively
Drinker, fired by the company
I am a heavy drinker, and my behavior has led to being fired by my employer
Friday, late on the car note tryna do taxes
On Fridays, struggling to pay the car installment while also attempting to complete tax-related tasks
This my house it's high or the highway
In my domain, it's either my rules or you leave
I'm a thrill killer, I will test you
I am a dangerous person who seeks excitement and will challenge and provoke you
Just like daddy fuckin' left you
Similar to how your father abandoned you, I will also cause harm and abandonment
It's all your fault mommy's lonely
You are responsible for your mother's loneliness and unhappiness
You're a burden, she needs rescue
You are seen as a burden to your mother, and she requires assistance or freedom from you
Hey little buddy, where's your mommy?
Belittling and mocking a young child, questioning the whereabouts of their mother
Call me stepdad or Uncle Johnny
Addressing oneself as a stepfather or uncle figure without any sincerity
Here's a dollar don't follow behind me
Giving a small amount of money as a means to discourage someone from following or being associated with oneself
I gotta go bang out mom and auntie
Engaging in sexual activities with the individual's mother and aunt
I hunt lions, tigers, rare vaginas
I pursue and conquer prized and elusive women
Hang where the cops seem scared to find us
Frequenting areas where even law enforcement officers are hesitant to approach
Pop stars peep the bars and rewind us
Famous musicians listen to our lyrics intently and repeatedly, recognizing our talent
Fuck your life but first run the diamonds
Disregarding and disrespecting someone's existence, while prioritizing acquiring valuable diamonds
From the jungle (the jungle) the brothers (the brothers)
Coming from an aggressive and dangerous environment, representing the unity and strength of African American males
Can't relate to your first world struggles
We don't understand or empathize with the minor issues faced in privileged societies
You want safety, hugs and cuddles
Your desire for comfort, affection, and security is seen as weak and unnecessary
IED's will leave bloody puddles
Explosive devices will cause severe and fatal injuries
Woke up in Nigeria
I found myself in a different country when I woke up
Kicked out America
I was forced to leave the United States
Case of malaria
Contracted the illness malaria
Shit got scarier
The situation became more frightening and intense
Got left with a gun and a Pitbull terrier
Left with a firearm and a powerful and aggressive dog breed
And a note from my dad said I hope God carry ya
A message from my father stating that he hopes God protects and guides me
Fought one or two wars while I made It to the shores
Engaged in conflicts and battles while successfully reaching the safety of land
Y'know back to the home of a rock in Georgia
Returning to the origin and roots, specifically the state of Georgia
To return as a king, Michael the benevolent
Coming back as a respected and kind ruler, known as Michael the benevolent
Gold draped ridin' on the neck of an elephant
Adorned in gold, riding on the back of an elephant as a symbol of wealth and power
'Cause you get no-no-no-no-no respect
You are not deserving of any respect or acknowledgement
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Royalty Network, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Santigo Render, Jaime Meline, Torbitt Schwartz, Travis L. Barker, Zoby Wilder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@synthdragon9533
Travis Barker truly is a talent. I love his work in this song.
@sallyconnor6841
Drums drums drums
@macdabluepanther
Killer Mike is so cold!! Him paired with the sick beats and rhymes of El-P is legendary!!
@LunarySSF2
That transition ( 0:53 - 1:00) always gets me so hyped
@GargantuanMonkeyFist
no doubt!
@Zeke_-dg6fo
Elie4Elite yah me too
@sailboatsandwine
It's 3:20am and I'm on another Run The Jewels bender. 10/10
@thejack48
Crooked Smile SAAAME
@chrishenderson6611
I only get to play RTJ during the daylight hours, I would scare the shit out of my family if I played them at night.. Dual subs :D
@foolishmortal2429
2:52am timeless