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.
Panther Like a Panther
Run the Jewels Lyrics
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And keep sneakers cleaner than nunnery pussy evening of Easter
I'll leave my prints on her keister
I suck the clit and release it if it will please her
I'll kneel to her, best believe make a meal of her
Thank you
(Yes, yes, brilliant)
Told the preacher I love her, he said that God was her lover
I said if he really loves her then he would love that we're lovers
I walk around in a bubble, a fucking scoundrel in trouble
In every town, make a rumble, the venue ground into rubble
Give me a ten, and I'll double, I'll split your face like some aces
I got a fragrance I'm wearing called, "I will shit on you basics"
The money wants me to have it, I have a hunger for data
I'm crunching numbers and crack unbreakable safes while I'm at it
I'm doing more than just rapping you have to grant me that dap
When you around where I'm at just know that it is not where you at
I'm not on your map, I'm a mystery to you captains of industry
If the 'matic is missing me automatic, it's victory
Hey!
I'm the shit
Looking at the money like it's mine to get
I'm the shit bitch
Everybody down, throw the pistol and fist
I'm the shit
We looking at the money like it's ours to get
I'm the shit bitch
Everybody live throw the pistol and fist
We the grimy and gritty, made it the Grammy committees
Got told that we spit it too vicious and would never see victory
And I refuse to play humble as though my dick itty bitty
I got banana dick, your bitch go apeshit if she hit it
Meanwhile, you're too nervous, pervis, that's why you never get service
And me, I caught the preacher's wife workin' 'fore Sunday service
I put my hand up her skirt and then we prayed for a purpose
I baptized her in Jesus name, left her shakin' and squirtin'
Ooh, I shocked the Sunday school and did that shit there on purpose
See, I'm a pervert with purpose that make you question your purpose
Run the Jewels'll arrive at arenas, bunch of blood thirsty hyenas
To get revenge on the kingdoms that killed the dreams of the dreamers
Drank alcohol for the demons, sip lean with all of the schemers
You see he groove with the people, move with the mind of a genius
You see, he workin' the angles so he ain't never an angel
They wanna get you to hang him, well give them fuckers a finger
I'm the shit
Looking at the money like it's mine to get
I'm the shit bitch
Everybody down, throw the pistol and fist
I'm the shit
We looking at the money like it's ours to get
I'm the shit bitch
Everybody live throw the pistol and fist
Welcome to fuckyoupalooze, we bruisin' any who movin'
Who wanna stan' for these douches, you raise a hand and you lose it
I hold the door for old ladies, run into fires and save babies
I went to school in the eighties, taking the train with the crazies
New York, New York is the mothership where I used to smoke dust and shit
Now, I'm crop dustin' fuckers, suck it up and you'll love the shit
No more games, I'm above the shit, butter me up for nothing
I'm taking all of your ducats 'cause I can call when you're bluffing
Who thought the son of Denise would be the leader of people?
When he was your house at Morehouse, slangin' pounds of the reefer
Sat with potential presidents and said the p should be legal as reparations
For what this nation has done to my people
I'm a pervert, a poet, I ain't a saint, and I know it
Been a crook and cooked the books but never shorted no whores
Promoters comp me the Moet, I'm the man and I know it
I'm the shit, bitch, tell me, how could I not show it?
I'm the shit
Looking at the money like it's mine to get
I'm the shit bitch
Everybody down, throw the pistol and fist
I'm the shit
We looking at the money like it's ours to get
I'm the shit bitch
Everybody live throw the pistol and fist
I'm the shit
The lyrics in "Panther Like a Panther" by Run The Jewels ft. Trina are a display of unapologetic confidence and power. The opening lines are a testament to the rapper's prowess as he boasts about flooding the singers with "heat seakers" and wearing pristine sneakers. The line "cleaner than nunnery pussy evening of Easter" not only serves as a vulgar description of his cleanliness but also is a reference to the Catholic tradition of abstaining from sex during Lent, making Easter Sunday a symbolic release of sexual tension. This is further emphasized by the line "I suck the clit and release it if it will please her." The lyrics portray the rapper as the sexual provider of his partner while also showcasing his willingness to please her.
The second verse takes a more philosophical and religious turn as the rapper subverts the idea of morality by telling the preacher that he loves his partner and suggesting that God would accept their love. In contrast to the religious themes, the rapper blends in a sense of danger as he describes himself as a "fucking scoundrel in trouble" who leaves venues in rubble. He also refers to himself as a "banana dick" and makes sexual advances towards the preacher's wife in a shocking display of defiance. The line "I'm a pervert with purpose that make you question your purpose" shows how the rapper is not merely a hedonistic individual but is instead driven by a greater purpose.
Overall, "Panther Like a Panther" portrays the rapper as a fearless, sexual, and defiant individual. The lyrics are an amalgamation of sexuality, religious commentary, and social critique that showcase the rapper's complexity.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll flood the speakers with heat seakers
I will dominate the sound system with powerful music and lyrics that have a lasting impact.
And keep sneakers cleaner than nunnery pussy evening of Easter
I maintain my shoes in impeccable condition, cleaner than a nun's private parts on the holy day of Easter.
I'll leave my prints on her keister
I will leave my fingerprints on her buttocks, showing the intimacy and closeness of our interaction.
I suck the clit and release it if it will please her
I engage in oral sex and provide satisfaction and pleasure to my partner.
I'll kneel to her, best believe make a meal of her
I will show deep respect and admiration for her by serving her, and I will cherish every moment spent with her.
Told the preacher I love her, he said that God was her lover
I expressed my love for her to the preacher, but he argued that God is the true lover of all people.
I said if he really loves her then he would love that we're lovers
I challenged the notion that God would oppose our love, and argued that if God truly loves her, then he would be accepting of our relationship.
I walk around in a bubble, a fucking scoundrel in trouble
I am a rogue and a rebel, often getting into precarious situations and living in my own bubble of existence.
In every town, make a rumble, the venue ground into rubble
I bring excitement and chaos wherever I go, causing a commotion and shaking things up until there is nothing left standing.
Give me a ten, and I'll double, I'll split your face like some aces
If you give me a chance to prove myself, I will exceed your expectations, and I will also retaliate against anyone who crosses me.
I got a fragrance I'm wearing called, "I will shit on you basics"
I exude confidence and superiority, letting everyone know that I will outperform and outclass anyone who dares to compete with me.
The money wants me to have it, I have a hunger for data
I am driven by a desire for wealth and knowledge, and I am constantly seeking ways to gain both power and information.
I'm crunching numbers and crack unbreakable safes while I'm at it
I am skilled in manipulating data and breaking into secure systems, expanding my wealth and influence with each successful attempt.
I'm doing more than just rapping you have to grant me that dap
I am more than just a musician, and I deserve recognition and respect for my full range of talents and accomplishments.
When you around where I'm at just know that it is not where you at
My realm of existence is vastly different from the average person's, and they must recognize the difference between our lifestyles.
I'm not on your map, I'm a mystery to you captains of industry
I exist outside of the traditional structures of power and influence, and the ruling class is unable to understand or control me.
If the 'matic is missing me automatic, it's victory
Even if my enemies attempt to kill me, I will have achieved a moral victory by defying their attempts to oppress me.
Got told that we spit it too vicious and would never see victory
We were warned that our music was too aggressive and polarizing, and that we would never achieve widespread success.
And I refuse to play humble as though my dick itty bitty
I am confident and unapologetic, and refuse to hide my strengths or downplay my abilities.
I got banana dick, your bitch go apeshit if she hit it
I am well-endowed, and women are particularly impressed by my sexual prowess.
Meanwhile, you're too nervous, pervis, that's why you never get service
While my competition is too timid and hesitant to succeed, I am confident and assertive, ensuring that I always get what I want.
And me, I caught the preacher's wife workin' 'fore Sunday service
I am a charismatic and charming person, able to attract even the most devoted and faithful people to my side.
I put my hand up her skirt and then we prayed for a purpose
I am unafraid to indulge in taboo and forbidden pleasures, and I can find meaning and purpose even in the most unlikely of situations.
I baptized her in Jesus name, left her shakin' and squirtin'
I am capable of invoking profound emotional and spiritual experiences, and I am able to bring people to ecstasy and climax through my actions.
Run the Jewels'll arrive at arenas, bunch of blood thirsty hyenas
When we arrive at concerts, we bring unmatched energy and excitement, turning the crowd into a frenzied mass of fans eager for our performance.
To get revenge on the kingdoms that killed the dreams of the dreamers
We seek to avenge the damage done by systemic oppression and injustice, and help those who have been denied the chance to realize their full potential.
Drank alcohol for the demons, sip lean with all of the schemers
We are unafraid of indulging in decadence and vice, and we enjoy the company of other ruthless and cunning people who are equally unscrupulous.
You see he groove with the people, move with the mind of a genius
We are in tune with the plight and struggles of everyday people, and our music speaks to their experiences and resonates with their emotions.
You see, he workin' the angles so he ain't never an angel
While we are not divine figures, we are able to manipulate situations and leverage our talents to achieve great success and influence.
They wanna get you to hang him, well give them fuckers a finger
Our enemies want to destroy us and silence our message, but we refuse to submit to their demands, and instead defiantly resist and oppose them.
Who thought the son of Denise would be the leader of people?
I have overcome obstacles and challenges to achieve my position of power and influence, surprising those who doubted my capabilities and potential.
When he was your house at Morehouse, slangin' pounds of the reefer
Even when I was attending a prestigious institution of higher learning, I was still involved in activities that may have been considered illicit or inappropriate.
Sat with potential presidents and said the p should be legal as reparations
Despite my past rebellion and subversion, I have now gained the ear of those in power, and am using my influence to push for social and political change, including reparations for past wrongs.
For what this nation has done to my people
I am incensed and outraged by the systemic oppression and violence that my community has been subjected to, and am fighting to bring justice and equality for all.
I'm a pervert, a poet, I ain't a saint, and I know it
I am an artist, a creator, and a rebel, and am able to find beauty and meaning in even the most controversial or taboo subjects or experiences.
Been a crook and cooked the books but never shorted no whores
While I may have engaged in illicit activities, I have never exploited or harmed vulnerable people, and have always treated them with respect and dignity.
Promoters comp me the Moet, I'm the man and I know it
I have achieved great success and esteem, and am able to enjoy the luxurious and indulgent lifestyle that comes with it.
I'm the shit, bitch, tell me, how could I not show it?
I am confident and self-assured, and am not afraid to flaunt my success or to assert my superiority over others. I am indeed the best, and I am not afraid to let everyone know it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Royalty Network, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: JORDAN ASHER CRUZ, Michael Render, Jamie Meline, Jaime Meline, Jordan Asher, Michael Viner, Michael Santigo Render, Perry Botkin, Torbitt Castleman Schwartz, Wilder Zoby Schwartz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BlackPanthaa
cant stop listening
@mister-ke8vt
all of these songs are now in my album
@marcusplenty1153
Damn straight plagiarism at least i know your album bangs
@Coriolis11245
BlackPanthaa You are a RTJ fan!.
@diegor.garcia9821
T is for Tourettes Damn right
@porterburkett819
Holy shit you're an RTJ fan? I watch you all the time
@mariekt313
this beat is so fucking siiick
@darealchops
Song makes me feel like I could swim through concrete
@huntercraig993
@Rodtez Ihenacho he lyin?
@dmitritelvanni4068
Hehe legit tho. Underrated comment.