As America continues to rage in the wake of George Floyd’s death, El-P is doing whatever he can to show his support for the #BlackLivesMatter movement — and that’s keeping up the tradition in extremely accessible music.
On Saturday (May 30), the Run The Jewels MC/producer announced via Instagram the outspoken Hip Hop duo would provide their highly anticipated Run The Jewels 4 album for free — to anyone who wants it.
“I don’t have shit left to say right now that me and my brother @killermike don’t express on this album so i’m not saying shit anymore til then,” El Producto wrote in the caption. “On it is all our joy, humor, friendship and rage.
“we got bangers to help you lose yourself and smile and we got shit that comes from the deepest places in our hearts and when it drops on friday it will not only be for sale but it will be made available for FREE for ANYONE who wants some music.”
View this post on Instagrami don’t have shit left to say right now that me and my brother @killermike don’t express on this album so i’m not saying shit anymore til then. on it is all our joy, humor, friendship and rage. we got bangers to help you lose yourself and smile and we got shit that comes from the deepest places in our hearts and when it drops on friday it will not only be for sale but it will be made available for FREE for ANYONE who wants some music. for me this is the only way i really know how to contribute to the human struggle and experience beyond just trying to be kind and aware and grow. it’s the only weapon i’m truly trained in and i’m grateful to have it. so no more talk from me until the music drops . i love y’all be safe don’t fall for the fuck shit and protect each other and your spirits from those that would divide and hurt you. this ain’t an advertisement this is just me saying i love you and i hope this music does something for you in these fucked up times.
El-P continued, “for me this is the only way i really know how to contribute to the human struggle and experience beyond just trying to be kind and aware and grow. it’s the only weapon i’m truly trained in and i’m grateful to have it. so no more talk from me until the music drops.
“i love y’all be safe don’t fall for the fuck shit and protect each other and your spirits from those that would divide and hurt you. this ain’t an advertisement this is just me saying i love you and i hope this music does something for you in these fucked up times.”
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Killer Mike, the other half of Run The Jewels, delivered an emotional speech during the Atlanta mayor’s news conference on Friday night (May 29), which garnered support from Eminem, Sean Lennon, Alyssa Milano, Barclay Crenshaw and several other celebrities.
Run The Jewels 4 is the follow-up to 2016’s Run The Jewels 3 and features Greg Nice, DJ Premier, Zack de la Rocha, 2 Chainz, Pharrell Williams, Mavis Staples and Josh Homme. The project arrives on Friday (June 5).