Killer Mike & El-P were determined to elevate their game with their second album together by addressing more complex social issues. Their strategy paid off in a sequel that eclipses their successful debut.

‘Run The Jewels’ was originally intended to be a one-off project. However, the album caught fire in a way that neither El-P nor Killer Mike ever conceived.

With his El-P produced fifth studio affair, Killer Mike enshrined himself as one of the all-time great emcees, while laying the foundation for the pair’s continued collaboration as Run the Jewels.