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.
Everybody Stay Calm
Run the Jewels Lyrics
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Excusez-moi bitches
I'm lit from the last of the gas, Mike twisted
No sleep for the vicious, key up a cop car just to see mischief
I'm a nut punch wizard
Speed bag ya' ball bag leave none in it
We, we got one ambition
Big, big, big black fellow with a four-fifth in the back, backpack fella
I, I rumble don't stumble young fellow
Got a stinger in the '69 bumblebee yellow
I mean, I mean stunner, big titty bank teller
Had my wife here with her so a hater can't tell her
Presidential suite, got a fuck boy jealous
I'm the Nelson Mandela of Atlanta dope sellers
I, I'm a goddamn savage
Eat with no hands I don't even use napkins
Mark says number one bastard, show up in jorts with a hatchet laughing
Hey El, the AR's an option for any asshole wanna talk and pop shit
Quit playing pussy or the pistol will pop off
And get your whole face pushed back or knocked off
Take it easy partner
Ain't no chilling in the land of the villains
Ain't no chilling, ain't no chilling
They fucked up and paid us, made us dangerous
Too old to change, I'ma stay with paper
Poor folk love us the rich hate our faces
We talk too loud, won't remain in our places
Smoke by the acre, a brain escapist
Smoke anymore and my brain is vapor
I don't do meek anymore, guy, save it
The laughing is done now, time to cry later
Tell them haters and bitches we bang big shit, but yeah you should mind your business
You can't pause or shun this, physical fitness, bitch we run this
Paraplegics, you don't run shit, fuck you even, get the gumption
Think you stylin', think you stuntin'
I'll smack the fuck out ya' ass for frontin'
That seems a little aggressive
Oompa-loompas, I'll shoot a tune atcha medullas
I'm cool as a rule but I'll scalp a ruler
I'm new to this town, I'm a stranger passing
I see your bum crews, I don't get the hoopla
(The world got rules they say) That's a rumor
Benign, nah I'm lying it's a tumor
They ain't even tryna' buy that we cryin' goobye
We got dying to do, dude, the design's ruthless
One-two, one-two
I done read books by Sun-Tzu
Learned from beautiful women who rolled my joints too
The opposite of humble and my swag on kung-fu
No admission for the cool, I just kick it and come through
Hurry up we got liquor to run through
Bales to inhale, lies to not tell
She told me let her go and then I can exhale
I left her with a pound of dro and a Nextel
Take it easy, partner
Ain't no chilling in the land of the villains
Ain't no chilling, ain't no chilling
The song "Everybody Stay Calm" by Run the Jewels showcases the rap duo's storytelling ability and emphasizes their nihilistic view of the world. The lyrics reflect their experiences as gangsters in Atlanta and their determination to stay true to their roots. The song begins slowly, with Killer Mike rapping about his drug-fueled adventures and his disdain for authority. He boasts about being a "nut punch wizard" and threatens anyone who crosses him. He also mentions his love for a woman who works at a bank, with whom he cheated on his wife.
As the song progresses, we hear El-P's verse, in which he introduces himself as a newcomer to Atlanta. He talks about the difficulties of fitting in and earning respect in a new town. He also discusses the dangers of gang life and the toll it takes on one's mental health. Although there is a sense of camaraderie between the two rappers, they also acknowledge the loneliness and isolation that come with their lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Take it easy
Relax and don't stress
Excusez-moi bitches
Excuse me, referring to women in a non-respectful way
I'm lit from the last of the gas, Mike twisted
I am drunk from the last bit of gasoline, and Mike is high
No sleep for the vicious, key up a cop car just to see mischief
The wicked don't rest, and they steal a cop car just for the thrills
I'm a nut punch wizard
I'm skilled at hurting a person's private parts
Speed bag ya' ball bag leave none in it
Punch your scrotum repeatedly, leaving nothing in it
We, we got one ambition
We have one goal
Re-up and puff til the month go missing
Use drugs until the month ends
Big, big, big black fellow with a four-fifth in the back, backpack fella
A large black man with a gun in his backpack
I, I rumble don't stumble young fellow
I fight without tripping or falling, young man
Got a stinger in the '69 bumblebee yellow
Referring to a car with a powerful engine
I mean, I mean stunner, big titty bank teller
Referring to an attractive bank teller with large breasts
Had my wife here with her so a hater can't tell her
I had my wife with me so that nobody can talk about the incident
Presidential suite, got a fuck boy jealous
I have a luxurious suite, making others envious
I'm the Nelson Mandela of Atlanta dope sellers
I am a legendary drug seller in Atlanta like Nelson Mandela is for South Africa
I, I'm a goddamn savage
I'm an extremely violent person
Eat with no hands I don't even use napkins
I eat without using my hands or napkins
Mark says number one bastard, show up in jorts with a hatchet laughing
Referring to a person who is laughing while wearing jean shorts and carrying a hatchet
Hey El, the AR's an option for any asshole wanna talk and pop shit
Hey El, we have the option to use an AR for anyone who wants to talk bad things and start trouble
Quit playing pussy or the pistol will pop off
Stop acting cowardly or we'll use our gun
And get your whole face pushed back or knocked off
If we use our gun, we could damage your face or kill you
They fucked up and paid us, made us dangerous
They allowed us to flourish and become a threat
Too old to change, I'ma stay with paper
I'm too old to change and will continue to make money
Poor folk love us the rich hate our faces
Poor people admire us, while rich people don't like us
We talk too loud, won't remain in our places
We speak too loudly and don't stay in our designated places
Smoke by the acre, a brain escapist
We smoke a lot, which helps us escape from reality
Smoke anymore and my brain is vapor
We smoke so much that our brain feels like it's evaporating
I don't do meek anymore, guy, save it
I'm not submissive anymore, don't try to make me change
The laughing is done now, time to cry later
It's no longer a laughing matter, now we'll face the consequences
Tell them haters and bitches we bang big shit, but yeah you should mind your business
We have a lot of power and influence, but people should stay out of our affairs
You can't pause or shun this, physical fitness, bitch we run this
You can't stop us, we're in control and we're physically fit
Paraplegics, you don't run shit, fuck you even, get the gumption
Even people with disabilities can't control us, so don't even try
Think you stylin', think you stuntin', I'll smack the fuck out ya' ass for frontin'
Don't act like you're better than us, or we'll physically assault you
That seems a little aggressive
That action seems overly violent and unnecessary
Oompa-loompas, I'll shoot a tune atcha medullas
I'll shoot you in the head so that you can't think anymore
I'm cool as a rule but I'll scalp a ruler
I'm generally calm, but I can turn violent suddenly
I'm new to this town, I'm a stranger passing
I'm new to the place, and will only be here for a short time
I see your bum crews, I don't get the hoopla
I can see your weak groups and don't understand why people like them
(The world got rules they say) That's a rumor
Some people say there are rules in the world, but I don't believe it
Benign, nah I'm lying it's a tumor
I'm lying, it's not harmless, it's a problem
They ain't even tryna' buy that we cryin' goobye
They don't even believe that we're crying and saying goodbye
We got dying to do, dude, the design's ruthless
We have a lot of people to kill, and the plan is cruel
One-two, one-two
Start of the music rhythm
I done read books by Sun-Tzu
I've read books by Sun-Tzu, which are about warfare tactics
Learned from beautiful women who rolled my joints too
I learned how to roll joints from beautiful women
The opposite of humble and my swag on kung-fu
I'm not humble and my confidence is like kung-fu
No admission for the cool, I just kick it and come through
I don't need permission to be cool, I just show up
Hurry up we got liquor to run through
Hurry up, we need to drink lots of alcohol
Bales to inhale, lies to not tell
We have to smoke drugs and keep our secrets
She told me let her go and then I can exhale
She told me that she would let me relax after we're finished
I left her with a pound of dro and a Nextel
I left her with both drugs and a cellphone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Royalty Network, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Jaime Meline, Michael Render, MICHAEL SANTIGO RENDER, TORBITT SCHWARTZ, WILDER SCHWARTZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Cantwait4sundaY
Timbaland and alchemist are no where close to el's level lmao.
El has produced so many legendary albums:
Fantastic Damage
I'll Sleep When You're Dead
Cancer 4 Cure
RTJ 1, 2 ,3
The Cold Vein
Funcrusher Plus
RAP Music
list goes on
In my opinion, the only producer who matches El-P's resume is RZA
@TheMeanArena
My favorite part of this song is the little detail that El-P put in this lyric "We talk too loud, won't remain in our places". As that lyric is being said I love how he shifts the sound from the left ear to the right ear. I love little dope details like that. Well done!
@TH3USUALSUSPECT
"I'm a nut punch wizard, speed bag ya ball bag leave none in it" lol
@rickylahey724
fucking lol at your profile pic and name
@KingofDragons1982
TREMENDOUS! 😂😂😂
@trevorallen5988
Like a docta!
@LlamaWarriorMan
lol fuck yeah
@ellisartwist
Whenever I think of the "Take it easy" line, the only thing I can think is that its aggressively relaxing despite its broader context
@leavethisemptier
It reminds me of a Duke Nukem line.
@bobbyparker4538
I been thinkin nacho libre "take et ec"
@kyleeaton2717
omggg this beat is filthy too