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.
Stay Gold
Run the Jewels Lyrics
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I got a brain-with-an-ass girl
She got a mean bop, I got a lean to the way I walk
And they get it like gold
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, it's gold
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, that's
I got a good thing with a bad bitch, that's rare bitch
She don't even like you hoes, she'll walk in the room take err bitch
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, it's gold
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, that's gold
I got a bad girl
I got a brain-with-an-ass girl
She got a mean bop
I got a lean to the way I walk
And I get it like gold
All you fucking frauds can keep juggling lava rocks, I'm non-compliant
I'll define it, nothing servile, all defiance
You're gonna love how we ride to the gates on a lion, high and smiling
Me and Mike, we just think alike and can't stop high-fiving
I'm not a running man, I'll do the wop on you hoes, then grab the dough
I hit a lick every time we park the bus, then it's time to go
I got a good thing with a bad bitch, that's rare bitch
She don't even like you hoes, she'll walk in the room take err bitch
We fuss, we fight, we fuck like freaks what a fabulous marriage
You ain't lived you life 'til you've seen a bad bitch eat your wife like a savage
Not your average guys, we play cool but see through savage eyes
We're the crooks, we'll run the jux and kidnap mom from jazzercise
Get Stockholm syndrome when she get home, mom's like, "I like those fuckin' guys"
Thanks for the ransom handsome, let Mom know the guys loved her pumpkin pie
I got a bad girl
I got a brain-with-an-ass girl
She got a mean bop, I got a lean to the way I walk
And they get it like gold
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, it's gold
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, that's
I got a good thing with a bad bitch, that's rare bitch
She don't even like you hoes, she'll walk in the room take err bitch
Gold
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, it's gold
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, that's gold
Check it out
Gold is shiny, gold is fun
Some like taking gold with guns
A heart ain't gold if it don't like us
But go for the gold dumb fuck, good luck
A golden boy man good as gold
Golden rule is, "Don't lose your soul."
Piss on power
Golden shower
Golden rays of sun grow my dope
Look at my gold
Going for the gold 'fore a G get old
And his heart grow cold
I go-go-go for every year my career was slow
And seemed that it wouldn't go
And you should know we pitch these rhymes
Like Smoltz, like Glavine, like Maddux in ninety-five
And now we shine just like Eddie
Golden teeth from Greenbriar in ninety-nine
Can't be broke when you own gold rope
Pawn shops offering cash for those
Cash is fake though, gold accrues
I make my own gold, golden goose
Run down yellow brick roads toward riches
Just be sure to not trust no wizards
The golden age is now gone, admit it
All that's gold is not gold that glitters
Thirty-six inch Cuban as I'm movin' through Cuba
With a half a ki of gold on my neck (Shit)
Call me Gaddafi and pay me in gold
'Cause your money ain't really worth shit
Just a piece of paper to promote propaganda
To keep you in debt and know your dick
I see these dope boys had shit right all along
Puttin' gold all in them they bitch
I got a bad girl
I got a brain-with-an-ass girl
She got a mean bop, I got a lean to the way I walk
And they get it like gold
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, it's gold
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, that's
I got a good thing with a bad bitch, that's rare bitch
She don't even like you hoes, she'll walk in the room take err bitch
Gold
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, it's gold
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, that's (gold)
The lyrics of Run the Jewels' "Stay Gold" featuring Gangsta Boo is about appreciating and celebrating the uniqueness of a woman, who is a rare combination of brains, beauty, and individuality. It starts with the narrative of the persona's fascination with a "bad girl," a woman who possesses intelligence fused with sex appeal. The chorus of the song emphasizes the fact that this girl is like gold, something precious and valuable to the persona's life. The second verse highlights the persona's rebellious nature as he refuses to conform to societal norms, while the third verse features Gangsta Boo, emphasizing the value and the actuality of gold as she raps about its importance, financial and otherwise.
The song conveys the concept of being confident in one's unique qualities, like the persona's bad girl. It is the idea of valuing and appreciating that which is one of a kind, rather than following societal norms to fit in. While gold serves as a metaphor, it is the embodiment of the girl's uniqueness, which must be celebrated and protected, rather than being forced into conformity.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a bad girl
I have a girl who is strong and doesn't take crap from anyone.
I got a brain-with-an-ass girl
My girl is intelligent and attractive.
She got a mean bop, I got a lean to the way I walk
She has a confident strut and I have my own confident approach to walking.
And they get it like gold
We are as valuable as gold and people take notice.
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, it's gold
We are worth our weight in gold and we know it.
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, that's
We are valuable and desirable, and we embrace it.
I got a good thing with a bad bitch, that's rare bitch
It's rare to find a girl who is both really great and really difficult to handle.
She don't even like you hoes, she'll walk in the room take err bitch
She is confident and assertive and she makes it clear that she is not interested in anyone else.
All you fucking frauds can keep juggling lava rocks, I'm non-compliant
I'm not willing to play games and I won't put up with people who are fake.
I'll define it, nothing servile, all defiance
I know who I am and I refuse to be subservient to anyone else.
You're gonna love how we ride to the gates on a lion, high and smiling
We will ride to success confidently and happily.
Me and Mike, we just think alike and can't stop high-fiving
We are collaborating well and it shows in our success.
I'm not a running man, I'll do the wop on you hoes, then grab the dough
I'm not one to back away from a challenge and I will do whatever it takes to succeed.
I hit a lick every time we park the bus, then it's time to go
I'm always looking for opportunities to make money and I am quick to act on them.
We fuss, we fight, we fuck like freaks what a fabulous marriage
We have a complicated but passionate relationship.
You ain't lived you life 'til you've seen a bad bitch eat your wife like a savage
You haven't truly lived until you have experienced passion and intensity like we have.
Not your average guys, we play cool but see through savage eyes
We may seem calm and collected but we have a fierce and intense nature.
We're the crooks, we'll run the jux and kidnap mom from jazzercise
We are willing to do whatever it takes to succeed and we are clever and resourceful in our scheming.
Get Stockholm syndrome when she get home, mom's like, "I like those fuckin' guys"
Even when we do things that are questionable, people are still drawn to us and may even start to sympathize with us.
Thanks for the ransom handsome, let Mom know the guys loved her pumpkin pie
We appreciate being rewarded for our actions and we are even willing to show gratitude.
Gold is shiny, gold is fun
Gold is valuable, attractive, and exciting.
Some like taking gold with guns
Some people are willing to use violence or force to gain wealth or status.
A heart ain't gold if it don't like us
If someone doesn't appreciate us or is not loyal to us, they cannot be considered genuine or valuable.
But go for the gold dumb fuck, good luck
We encourage others to strive for success, but we are also aware that it takes hard work and dedication.
A golden boy man good as gold
Someone who is successful and attractive is as valuable as gold.
Golden rule is, "Don't lose your soul."
In the pursuit of success or wealth, it's important to not compromise your values or integrity.
Piss on power
We don't respect conventional power structures or authority figures.
Golden shower
We may take pleasure in unconventional or taboo practices.
Golden rays of sun grow my dope
We are successful and our success allows us to continue to thrive and grow.
Going for the gold 'fore a G get old
We are pursuing wealth and success while we still can.
And his heart grow cold
As time goes on, it becomes harder to feel as passionate or invested in our pursuits.
I go-go-go for every year my career was slow
We are now making up for lost time and are driven to succeed after a period of slow progress.
And seemed that it wouldn't go
It may have felt like success was out of reach at times, but we never gave up.
And you should know we pitch these rhymes
We are dedicated to our craft and take pride in our abilities.
Like Smoltz, like Glavine, like Maddux in ninety-five
We are comparing ourselves to successful and talented baseball players in their prime.
And now we shine just like Eddie
We are now experiencing the spotlight and success like Eddie Murphy.
Golden teeth from Greenbriar in ninety-nine
We may have spent a lot of money on our success or luxury items, like gold teeth.
Can't be broke when you own gold rope
If you have valuable assets, like a gold necklace, you are less likely to experience financial hardship.
Pawn shops offering cash for those
Even if someone is in dire need of money, they may be willing to pawn off their valuable items, like gold necklaces.
Cash is fake though, gold accrues
Money is a less stable or secure form of wealth than gold or other valuable items.
I make my own gold, golden goose
We are self-made and have created our own wealth and success.
Run down yellow brick roads toward riches
We are on a journey toward success and are determined to get there, just like in The Wizard of Oz.
Just be sure to not trust no wizards
We are wary of people who may seem powerful or trustworthy but may ultimately betray us or lead us astray.
The golden age is now gone, admit it
We may have missed out on a time when success or wealth was easier to come by, but we are still pushing forward.
All that's gold is not gold that glitters
Just because something seems valuable or attractive on the surface, doesn't mean that it truly is.
Thirty-six inch Cuban as I'm movin' through Cuba
We are traveling and making an impression in Cuba while wearing a valuable gold chain.
With a half a ki of gold on my neck (Shit)
We are carrying around a significant amount of gold to show that we are successful and wealthy.
Call me Gaddafi and pay me in gold
We may be comparing ourselves to a wealthy and powerful figure, or we expect to be paid in gold for our services.
'Cause your money ain't really worth shit
We see money as less valuable or secure than gold or other forms of wealth.
Just a piece of paper to promote propaganda
We see money as a tool for manipulation and control.
To keep you in debt and know your dick
We see money as a way for people to maintain power over others.
I see these dope boys had shit right all along
We may be acknowledging that people who deal drugs may have been more successful or financially secure than others in the past.
Puttin' gold all in them they bitch
Drug dealers may have been flaunting their wealth and success by gifting women with valuable items, like gold.
Gold
We see gold as a symbol of wealth and success, something to strive for.
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, it's gold
We spell out the word 'gold' to emphasize its importance and value to us.
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, that's
We repeat the spelling of 'gold' to emphasize that it's something we desire and need.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Royalty Network, O/B/O CAPASSO, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Jamie Meline, Michael Render, JAIME MELINE, MICHAEL SANTIGO RENDER, TORBITT SCHWARTZ, WILDER SCHWARTZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
mason
[Killer Mike (Mike's son):]
Say, "Dad, uncle El, stay gold"
(Dad, uncle El, stay gold)
[El-P (Killer Mike) {both}:]
I got a bad girl
I got a brain-with-an-ass girl
She got a mean bop, I got a lean to the way I walk
And they get it like gold
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, it's gold
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, that's...
(I got a good thing with a bad bitch, that's rare bitch
She don't even like you hoes, she'll walk in the room take errr bitch
Gold)
{G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, it's gold
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, that's gold}
[El-P:]
I got a bad girl
I got a brain-with-an-ass girl
She got a mean bop
I got a lean to the way I walk
And I get it like gold
All you fucking frauds can keep juggling lava rocks, I'm non-compliant
I'll define it, nothing servile, all defiance
You're gonna love how we ride to the gates on a lion, hi and smiling
Me and Mike, we just think alike and can't stop high-fiving
I'm not a running man, I'll do the wop on you hoes, then grab the dough
I hit a lick every time we park the bus, then it's time to go
[Killer Mike:]
I got a good thing with a bad bitch, that's rare bitch
She don't even like you hoes, she'll walk in the room take errr bitch
We fuss, we fight, we fuck like freaks what a fabulous marriage
You ain't lived you life 'til you've seen a bad bitch eat your wife like a savage
Not your average guys, we play cool but see through savage eyes
We're the crooks, we'll run the jux and kidnap mom from jazzercise
Get Stockholm syndrome when she get home, mom's like, "I like those fuckin' guys."
Thanks for the ransom handsome, let Mom know the guys loved her pumpkin pie
[El-P (Killer Mike) {both}:]
I got a bad girl
I got a brain-with-an-ass girl
She got a mean bop, I got a lean to the way I walk
And they get it like gold
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, it's gold
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, that's...
(I got a good thing with a bad bitch, that's rare bitch
She don't even like you hoes, she'll walk in the room take errr bitch
Gold)
{G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, it's gold
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, that's gold}
[El-P:]
Check it out
Gold is shiny, gold is fun
Some like taking gold with guns
A heart ain't gold if it don't like us
But go for the gold dumb fuck, good luck
A golden boy man good as gold
Golden rule is, "Don't lose your soul."
Piss on power
Golden shower
Golden rays of sun grow my dope
[Killer Mike:]
Look at my gold
Going for the gold 'fore a G get old
And his heart grow cold
I go-go-go for every year my career was slow
And seemed that it wouldn't go
And you should know we pitch these rhymes
Like Smoltz, like Glavine, like Maddox in ninety-five
And now we shine just like Eddie
Golden teeth from Greenbriar in ninety-nine
[El-P:]
Can't be broke when you own gold rope
Pawn shops offering cash for those
Cash is fake though, gold accrues
I make my own gold, golden goose
Run down yellow brick roads toward riches
Just be sure to not trust no wizards
The golden age is now gone, admit it
All that's gold is not gold that glitters
[Killer Mike:]
Thirty-six inch Cuban as I'm movin' through Cuba
With a half a ki of gold on my neck (Shiiiit)
Call me Gaddafi and pay me in gold
'Cause your money ain't really worth shit
Just a piece of paper to promote propaganda
To keep you in debt and know your dick
I see these dope boys had shit right all along
Puttin' gold all in them they bitch
[El-P (Killer Mike) {both}:]
I got a bad girl
I got a brain-with-an-ass girl
She got a mean bop, I got a lean to the way I walk
And they get it like gold
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, it's gold
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, that's...
(I got a good thing with a bad bitch, that's rare bitch
She don't even like you hoes, she'll walk in the room take errr bitch
Gold)
{G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, it's gold
G-O-L-D G-O-L-D, that's (gold)}
Myles
The beats on this album are fucking crazy
Spanjop
El-P могёт
V1b
absolutely wicked
Kevin Student
You're listening to shit from 15 years in the future.
B Man
El_P been doing this for years.... he is straight from the future. WE NOTICE YOU SENPAI!
TheWatsonGreen
RTJ is the perfect soundtrack for the dystopian future we are trundling into
Beyond SEXAGON
woule El-P have gotten so big if it weren't for 9/11? My friend told me back then that at least we will probably get some good music out of all this chaos. He was right
Dedbite
and now they're on the cyberpunk 2077 soundtrack
zeroproof
This aged well
SpaghettOBoi
Yo what the fuck?