Run The Jewels: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубліковано 12 лют 2017
- Mina Tavakoli | February 6, 2017 - Like any good pair of twins, Run the Jewels have a freaky sort of unspoken fraternity. When El-P and Killer Mike strode in with their usual uniforms - Mike in a gold chain as thick as a garter snake, El in a fitted Yankees cap and pair of blue-mirrored sunglasses - the two didn't have to do as much as nod to one another before upending three tracks from their latest LP, RTJ3, in strange and perfect symbiosis.
El-P (née El-Producto, née Jaime Meline) - rapper, producer, and all-around godfather of the backpacker scene of the late-90's - and Killer Mike - known for guest features on tracks by Atlanta's Dungeon Family in the early-aughts, solo work in the mid-to-late '00s, and perhaps most widely for his very public support of Senator Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign last year - have out-mused each other in a supergroup that somehow seems to get better, louder, and more pertinent since their start in 2013. They represent an ideal evolution of underground hip-hop to mainstream success, mixing a fundamentally activist animus with IMAX-level production without losing a speck of vital force.
On an unseasonably beautiful day in D.C., Run the Jewels was sweaty and sulfuric, ad-libbing with one another in an exchange so slick, easy, and conspiratorial, it felt like we were in on their shared language.
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SET LIST
"Talk To Me"
"Legend Has It"
"A Report To The Shareholders"
MUSICIANS
Killer Mike (vocals); EL-P (vocals); Trackstar the DJ (DJ)
CREDITS
Producers: Abby O'Neill, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Nick Michael, Morgan Noelle Smith; Production Assistant: A Noah Harrison; Photo: Claire Harbage/NPR.
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Yuck
man that line between 0:00 - 11:38 was fire
Idk, I think the line at 11:39 was the best
@@KingJulius4 😂gtfo you stupid. Lmfao
Man you really gonna sleep on 11:39 like that? Smh
Greatest comment ever!!
nah, 11:03 is where it's at
Killer Mike aint fat, hes just holding his lyrics till the next beat.
Haha
Best shit I've ever read.
Just waiting for him to let one rip!
Ricardeaux excuse me sir this comment doesn’t make sense
@@tgeer123 Ya shit fuck butt juice.
Do you remember when RTJ invented friendship?
I really do... It's honestly my hope for the future of our country... Lol at the streets RN... White/black/latinx/asian... All coming together with heavy hearts and lots of 💘.
Thanks Mike and EL for being an example for all of us
the only friendship more iconic than Killer Mike and El-P is the one between Killer Mike and Bernie Sanders
Big love.
I 'membah.
Yes Sir or Madam or bonafide Alien! 👾
Really the best part about them live is the fact that they sound the same as the records vocally.
And that they never lip-sync. They might change some words around, flub a line, but it doesn't matter in the slightest, because they are the realest.
@@III_SLEEP_III right! And MC back there is 🔥 too.
My favorite live act.
And they cover each other’s lines perfectly too. They trade lines often
@@III_SLEEP_III There's some quote, I think from Metallica ( probably James) about flubbing a line, or having a badly tuned guitar. It can happen, but there is then an uniqueness for the audience at that concert than many audiences will not have.
"Beware of horses
I mean a horse is a horse of course, but who rides is important"
Brian Bernard one of my favorite lyrics
Brian Bernard that part is just an eargasm, incredible lyrics 😭👆🏼👆🏼
Brian Bernard "Sitting high, with a uniform, barking orders, demanding order"
Brian Bernard "*Rare horses, I mean a horse is a horse of course..." Not "Beware of horses..."
Maximum Effort No it's beware of horses. That's what it says on the lyric booklet that comes with the cd.
Killer Mike just got that voice, like there's no enhancing it, it's just there.
TheJustinCinema ..he is the voice! ✌✊✌
And it sounds f-ing GREAT! 🙌🏼
"let's see if NPR has rhythm"
NPR STAFF WASTED NO PROBLEM SHOWING HIM NO
El-P was messing with them. He changed the tempo of his clapping to throw off anyone who was using him as their cue.
@@RobPhifer I mean, it's npr. Of course they have no rhythm.
Rob Phifer no he stayed on beat
@@RobPhifer no the crowd just definitely snowballed quick lol
They maybe probably got a a lil heart doe
I like how at 9:47 when Killer Mike forgot his next bar El stepped right in with it while keeping the flow on point. These guys really in sync 💯
Watch Mike closely one second before. I’m pretty sure he was getting choked up and El just backed him up so he could catch his feelings. Incredible friendship.
petercockroach maybe sweat lol
@@petercockroach Yeah, given the subject matter of those lines, I'd definitely bet he was getting emotional. Understandably so.
Their friendship and music is simply just amazing.
These guys are amazing. Their music and friendship give me so much hope for the future.
"At some point in the future they are going to try and label us a political rap group, and that we are not, we do not care what political party you belong to, we don't care who you supported, we don't care what you are doing tomorrow politically, we care that socially every one of you know; you are absolutely born free and nothing has a right to interrupt that freedom. We love you." - Killer Mike
john powers Killer Mike said something like that before preforming "Lie. Cheat. Steal." live. He said that no matter what, we must remember that public servants are elected to serve the public, and to never let any politician use their power to take yours away. I think that's a statement everyone can get behind, no matter what side of the aisle you are. The best concert ever hands down, and I'm already waiting for more music and tours. All love to these guys.
The Eloah I think a lot of people say they believe that but do little to prove it. Trump won based on being the anti-politician and his supporters are quick to give him a pass on the heinous flimsy tripe he's pulled since getting in.
I do agree its a good sentiment and one worth living by though.
JebaJebaJemeh way to take a great statement and make it a political insult.
420 likes and i'm totally sconed bros this is the truth!
Life's inherently political. Even choosing to do nothing but consume and being apolitical is in itself a political action...
Mike is so damn likeable
Both are really
I can't get over what a "killer" smile he has. One of those that just lights up the room.
“At some point in the future, they’re going to try to label us a ‘Political Rap Group’, and that we are not. We don’t care what party you belong to, we don’t care who you supported, we don’t care what you’re doing tomorrow politically. We care that socially every one of you know you are absolutely born free and nothing has a right to interrupt that freedom. We love you.” - Killer Mike | @NPR | 2/6/2017
Beautiful
Amen 🙏
0:21 - Talk to Me
3:09 - Legend Has It
7:02 - 7:35 - Cool moment
7:55 - A report to the shareholders
You're good people
Run The Jewels on Tiny Desk?... Did not see that coming. Awesome!
Henrik Nilsson they realease a lot more stuff on their website before on yt
its been on site for 1+ weeks
FlyiS A Yeah I saw it but UA-cam is more convinient for me
Saw this segment for the first time the other day when they had Oddisee on. Just saw RTJ on and about shit myself. I guess I've been sleeping on NPR, but they've got a new fan now.
"Advisory: this video contains explicit language." 5 f-bombs in the first song alone. Haha. I know, NPR is trying to be considerate. It's all good.
There is something beautiful about rap performances on NPR. The artists truly focus on their words instead of worrying about having to jump around and tell people to put their hands up.
Michiel Prak Indeed! Idk if you've seen RTJ live but they do exactly what they did here. Truly amazing to see a group this close and know they love doing what they do. Really haven't seen a Rap group that's like a family since Tribe and NWA. (Know they're just a duo, but you get the point)
Agreed. Hip Hop in it's rawest and realest form is so artistically impressive on SO many levels.
Michiel Prak
its just like how it used to be, a few guys rapping to a small audience on a street corner somewhere, hip hop really isnt suited to big stadium shows imo
I'm gonna take a wild guess here and say NPR's audience has no idea wtf they're talking about here
I've had the pleasure to meet and talk with El-P on a number of occasions, mostly after shows during the late 90's and early 2000's. He was always such an awesome individual, someone who truly appreciates his real fans. I remember as a beginning producer, heavily influenced by Company Flow's Funcrusher Plus, and Little Johnny From The Hospital, I had asked El-P what equipment he used for some of the various songs on both albums. He was both gracious and forthcoming regarding his production techniques, which I found refreshing since many artists who produce instrumentals will often keep their secrets close to the vest. Throughout the years of running into him, he eventually started to remember me. Every time we spoke he was always so friendly and open. I wish more artists behaved like this towards their fans. Also, it's great to see him becoming more popular than ever with RTJ. Nobody deserves it more.
Funcrusher Plus was the shit.
Yeah El-P is one of the most geniue dudes in the game, and its crazy how many rappers he had a hand in behind the scenes. Im also glad about his success with RTJ because he really does deserve it. His tracks are clean and heavy and fairly unique to a lot of the other type of tracks prevalent in the scene and on top of that he is a decent word smith. I think Mike edges him out as far as bars go but El absolutely holds his own on the mic and some of my favorite rtj bars are courtesy of El. Wish nothing but the best for the guy.
Would love to meet Mike, El, and Aesop Rock and just pick their brains. That’s awesome you got to meet him, he’s a hero of mine and a huge inspiration to me as well. Any more cool stories you can share about him? What gear was he using?
El P + Killer Mike 👉👊 *hostile*
Any comments on working with Trent Reznor?
"Brave men didn't die face down in the Vietnam muck so I could not style on you"
I've been obsessed with this verse👉👊
I love how they are able to so perfectly balance silly and serious topics all at once. These dudes are a beautiful group.
Way real
El-P spit his verse on A Report to the Shareholders with so much heart. Great performance!
a231259 that was rhe highlight of this I'm so happy they saved it for last too
I just text messaged a friend saying the exact same thing. I had goosebumps. Incredible performance man
I messaged this too.
I love their energy so much. They're so in sync. Mike has such incredible charisma. El-P is all smiles and keeps the music flowing and the production quality so high.
This performance of "A Report To The Shareholders" still gives me goosebumps 3 years later.
I love how Mike was so bothered by that he didn't quite nail the flow, that he was determined to go back and nail it anyway. Even the best have their human moments as well as their superhuman ones.
"We haven't figured out what to do at this part yet" lol. I like how chill they are.
They saved the best cut for last, loved that one so much.
NPR crowd low-key lit bruh.
they gots to be before the work week starts
HI KEY
Anyone here else here cause RTJ4 dropped today?
*Raises hand*
RTJ4 is the best RTJ album so far, it’s incredible
Hello
Word
Kosta The Ghosta ✋✋✋💚💚💚
killer Mike smiling brightens up my day
Probably not one of their best performances in terms of polish, but the energy and camaraderie between Killer Mike and El-P shines through regardless!
Pretty sure there were hallucinogens involved
@@meowzebub9667 My thoughts exactly! Big Mike was trippin! Still had hella flow tho.
Yeah I really don’t think their music is chill enough for the NPR tiny desk lol
The so called imperfections actually make this better
@@qmurec nah
KM & El-P's voices blend so well - just awesome
I was first introduced to Killer Mike on an interview he did with Bernie Sanders. I had no idea who RTJ was and how his social views meshed into his music. However after listening to the passion and message in his music, with El P at his side, this duo is a musical force to be reckoned with.
I was also introduced to Mike through Bernie. Both are great men.
👉 👊
Yeah bby
Thats incredible
awesome
Richard Williams poo
Love the 2
The best rap duo of this generation
Ronald & Hip Hop hello Ronald brother! Clearly you forgot about Lil Yachty and Carly Rae Jepsens influence to all of modern arts. Could go toe to toe with Outkast
Ron Burgundy oh shit i forgot about them my bad. Theyre even better black star
Ronald & Hip Hop
Black Star is dope!
Stephen Hogencamp not better than lil yachty and carly rae jepsen tho
Ronald & Hip Hop Lmfao😂
These guys are so far beyond the rap game right now that I have a hard time putting them in that category.
They've just replaced Outkast as my favorite rap duo of all time.
@@chrislovesyoubb I think they're equal now but I feel rtj is gonna release another classic so I think they'll beat outkast one day
I swear, El-P is so slept on. Everything he spits is on Ghostface, MF DOOM levels, and yet he never shows up on best MC lists.
And that's not to take anything away from Mike, he's my favorite ever
CHURCH!!👊🍺
Mikey Dangerously let em sleep aLL they want too fam. Real Underground hip hop headz kno wasup, El-P been one of the best ever since the 90's.
Strong disagree. Above average when it comes to rhyme schemes on most occasions but he ain't as funny or as creative linguistically, conceptually etc.
Man writes college dude-bro style lyrics about his willy. He ain't top 10
@@Michael-re9ez lol, I've listened to Funcrusher +, Fantastic Damage and all three RTJ records. I'm not a particular fan of any. Dude rhymes like he's got something to prove, no doubt; that's about all I can say for him,, though
Everyone in the know knows El is a legend.
met these two tonight. they're fucking ridiculously talented and humble. love these guys so much
oh I also met DJ Trackstar too. he was just as nice as Mike and El. they're all just great guys all around
Everybody saying eminen the most important white rapper mac miller the most important white rapper macklemore the most important rapper man you all dont know shit El-P is motherfucking hiphop himself you have to watch this man building a beat up its crazy
Yasir Ipek making a beat is producing not rapping. And yes about the macklamore he hasn't been relevant in years. But em is more important than el p cause he opened the door and did more for hip hop. A better rapper is probably what you meant. Even then that's debatable el-p is dope one of the best but he keeps getting better so we'll see in a few years.
Well, yeah Eminem is the most important white rapper, hands down. El-P is great, I'm a huge fan of his delivery and all of his work, but his talents are expansive. Eminem is just a rapper. Of course he's going to win that match up. The other guys shouldn't be in the conversation.
Billy Mitchell Em produces too
I understand that, but is his production noteworthy? I'm genuinely asking. I've known that he's involved, but that's certainly not what he's known for. El-P, for years, was largely a producer first.
Em is very simple producer only producing shady records. Anything with heavy ocrastraic sound to it is ems
I think my favorite part about this is that you can tell they're just having a great time being there.
I can tell Killer Mike was uncomfortable about all the obscenities they were about to spit! El gave no f***s
Can't contain the disdain for y'all demons
Talk clean and bomb hospitals
So I speak with the foulest mouth possible
When that E&J hits
I was really hoping Zack de la Rocha would pop out from under the desk.
hahahahahha
Oh I was hoping for the same thing
Rage on the Tiny Desk
Run the Jewels on tour with RATM 2020
Same here
My wife just asked me, "is that James Corden in the shades?" I'm sorry El.
I can't even explain how hard I laughed at this.
So how was the divorce?
Corden could probably spit better
@@jebadiahswan8467 That's a stupid thing to say. Stupid. El is the man.
@@ericthorpe5670 he clearly isn't.
Sometimes you hear something live and it gets painted in an even more beautiful light than before. You really see El's and Mike's heart and direction (coupled with matching lyrics of course) in this version of "Report to the shareholders."
"I did not walk uphill both ways to the booth and back to not wild on you." God damn.
*Killer Mike messes up during Legend Has It* Me: lol.
*Killer Mike does the verse again but El-P fails to back him up* Me: lol x2.
Love these guys so much.
Thanks to your comment, me: lol x3.
Israel Lopez Mike messed up a lot. Worst on Talk to Me. Sweating so much, I wonder if he was sick? El-p is usually the sweaty one.
burmashavetom I laughed all the way. And he even messed up when be Reid redid it
Plus "you get the gun as I BURY my son" lol, it's all good though love how these guys always have fun with it.
To be fair, I was able to memorize RTJ 1&2 pretty quickly, and I still have troubles on some RTJ3 songs.
I've never seen them live, didn't realize how close they were. It's cool to watch.
best show ever, they rap all their songs and the crowd is always hyped.
you gotta see them live, best show ever. of course, i was profoundly high.
seeing them live honestly and truly changed my life. It's one of the most raw and beautiful things going on right now. They're playing festivals all summer.
I saw them in Toronto and they came out to "we are the champions" it was the wildest rap show I've ever been to
SHYKIE What's crazy is that they hadn't even met each other until about five years ago, but they just clicked and decided to make an album.
Their friendship is dope
Legend Has It, is such an instant classic straight up. Sounds nothing like Tom Petty, but these tracks are the new American classics.
i like it that the Dj is not pretending to do shit when he doesn't need to.
what do u mean?
I know exactly what your saying
Duncan Wright this isnt really a large concert a concert now is it.....its a office
@@Terminado907 why are u correcting him when he said the exact same thing??
@@mettelhed I'm gonna hold this L real quick, I read that wrong two years ago for sure.
Tiny Desk Concert just got a hell of a lot cooler
yeah, what a nice angle they threw at us. it's like seeing your crush's wild side for the first time.
5 years later. Still killer.
7:34 is the purest moment and it makes me love this duo even more
Mike: I'm sorry for flubbing that
El: no one noticed, it was only you who noticed
Fro-Man noticed
Kaan Ra He’s a Master at his craft.
Happens all the times with artist especially jazz you gotta fix it on the fly.
It's gotta be weird rapping with those shotgun mikes and no monitor.
LOL @ 1:00
NPRTJ
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2:21 "talk real good cause i'm smart n' stuff" EL-P a genius
LOOK AT THE BIG SMILES THEY HAVE ON THEIR FACES. So much fun and love in their performance. RTJ is the best duo since Outkast and THEY'RE COMING FOR THAT CROWN.
I could listen to RTJ for days.
MF Whom ? DOOM
I'm sure you get this a lot, haha
jaidsalgado it's in the weirds places too.
"You think baby Jesus killed hitler just so I'd whisper?" Love that line 😂
It's a play on the "palinist" conservative movement, which fuses together religion and patriotism to validate their point. It's ironic.
"I didnt walk up hill both ways to the booth to not wile on you"
Genuinely one of the best tiny desk concerts
The flow is identical to the record, the chemistry is there, and I love the energy!
Who's here in 2020 and really feeling this!! Much love from New Zealand!!
Couldn't be a more timely tag team. Peace from Taranaki brotha !
Wassup from Auckland!
ChopSuey 004 chur! Same! Welly first now Auckland
rtj 4 out now
Kia Ora my friend!
It's crazy to see how emotional Mike gets during his verse on A Report to the Shareholders. Powerful as it is, it still makes him sad to say, kind of like he reflects on it every time.
IDeathxD For real man... I see that too. Like damn. Such a powerful verse
IDeathxD
He had a few of those moments during this performance. Incredibly endearing to see the real passion and hurt he has for the people.
"Choose the lesser of the evil people and the devil still gone win.
It could all be over tomorrow, kill our masters and start again.
But we know we all afraid so we just simply cry and march again."
He's such an authentic guy
Mine is so genuine how can u not love this guy
I have "Hug Killer Mike" on my bucket list. I'm sure I'm not the only one here. lol
Cris Vincent Aroa better have a pound.
and some long arms
Met him in Atlanta last year and he is incredibly down to earth. I was talking to him about how much I admire his activism and awkwardly blurted out "I just want to hug you!" and he laughed and gave me a big ol' bear hug. Seriously, sweetest dude ever!
He's a great guy.just Atl love
Bear Hug Killer Mike, added to the bucket list
EL-P is so underrated, it's insane
I was introduced to El-P by Trent Reznor’s music in the Year Zero era around 2007 and I was introduced to Killer Mike by Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign. Love them both and love their work together and separate. Speaking of which, Killer Mike’s new solo album is so good and extremely underrated.
El covers for Mike so many times! Love these guys. Mike is so high lol
There's so much love these two have for each others
Mike wasn’t high. He was emotional.
Look at his entire body language and eyes.
Y'all gonna act like this man didn't almost kill it with a banana in his hand? Golden.
I certainly noticed.
Almost?
He went bananas.
@@SebbyPlaysMusic 😂😭☠️
this is the best office lunch & learn ever
I love how much fun Killer Mike and El P were having
They have so much chemistry on the mic, it's actually crazy
I love how real and life it feels with Killer Mike mouthing the lyrics to himself before the first song and then the misunderstanding between them before/during Talk to me. That's real musicians (who are humans) and not some playback lip-syncer.
ELPP beats are fire imo He one of the GOAT producers
Dayum! This whole performance is dope. Awesome to see dudes like this doing such a fun, laid back show! These 2 (3) totally killing it aside, check mikes verse at 9:43! Didnt seem like the way Mike lost it and El P picked up the verse was planned at all. Can't see "As I rap this verse right now got tears flowin' down my chocolate chin" as a line he'd pass him. That was genuine. These dudes are connected, passionate and pure talent.
It's crazy that these guys can be both so fucking cool and adorable at the same time, lol.
YOU COULD NOT HAVE MADE MY MONDAY ANY BETTER!
Harry Verolme blessed everyday with this 😇🙏
@9:48 I saw the tears roll down El-p's chocolate chin. 😭 They share each others struggle. They are Friendship incarnate!!! RTJ Pho Life
Mike looks so happy while he’s spitting the hottest of fire
what???? npr is the best
k. rich I litteraly love them lol they have everyone on
stay woke fam they have been the best.
I enjoy the Tiny Desk Concert Series. You get music that ranges from the profane to the profound; both with RTJ.
Never seen a man sweat through a cap.
Still, what a legend.
Get in a room with people clapping off-tempo and you will too, even if you're not wearing one.
These guys are so good. Modern day poets. Wish they got more air time.
man killer mike and El p are the coolest
This is incredible. These guys are on another level. Musically, spiritually, everything! ill never stop listening to their music. It hasn't gotten old once to me yet and RTJ3 was absolute flames. They released it for free too, what more could you ask for!
Still one of my favorite videos ever. These dudes are my heroes.
Randomly sampling apple music last year and heard RTJ for the first time. Been in rotation ever since. Pro level across the board. Beats, lyrics, cadence, production, product. RTMFnJ
I remember hearing Mike back on Outkast tracks and then saw him on The Dave Chappell show. I always listen a bit harder and bounce a bit better when I hear his voice.
he is Big Boi's protege
here because of Killer Mike and his activism. I support your music and your voice to help make this world a more just place!
killer mike the man!
NPR is activism by definition so activim brought you here. BOW DOWN TO THE REVOLUTION
Why aren’t u here because RTJ is dope? Oh and how do u feel about Mikes stance on gun control?
abstractswirls Just because he fell for the Zionist the Jew Bernie Sanders doesn't make him an activist...
Smack !!
abstractswirls yeah cuz fuck the other dude right
Easily a couple of THE best rappers we've seen for a very long time. Their harmony and friendship is infectious, RTJ!
3 million views is approximately 3 million views too few.
How has this not had more love?
RTJ all-time greats.
"CHOOSE the LESser Of the Evil PEOple AND the DEvil--still gon' win."
Just love love love the rhythm here.
Ahhhhh, grown ass man hip hop, isn't it refreshing?
Paladin64 yes
Yuuuppp!!
EXACTLY!! Feeels soo good
😆 all of my 20 y.o. coworkers didn't know who they were, so I educated them. Now playing r.a. the rugged man for them
My dad likes rtj
El producto never goes wrong, always on the steps to perfection
EL-P’s Fantastic Damage is some production mastery. RTJ- love it keep being true say what needs to be said
I HOPE Y'ALL LOOK UP EL-P'S SOLO ALBUMS AND HIS OLD GROUP COMPANY FLOW! THIS MAN IS A LEGEND SINCE THE EARLY FUCKING 90'S! RESPECT AND RESEARCH YOUR SHIT!
Killer Mike is such a beast of an MC, that voice and clear delivery is a dying thing. Can you imagine one of those mumble rappers trying to rock a crowd like that?
This simply isn't true, nor has it ever been. This style of hip hop has never died. There will always be new subgenres of hip hop with every generation. When I was a teen in the early 2000's bling rap was heavily popular. But in every generation there are legit spitters like Mike. They aren't going anywhere. The radio and trends are made for kids/teens, so don't search for your music on there.
@@YerpDerp17 exactly.
Man, I’ve lost count on how many times I have watched this set, I just love how you can tell the guys are having fun
This is a legendary performance. I've been back to see it again several times.
Anthony Fantano is going to cream his pants when he sees this
*spill a pound of kids in his pants
Creamthany Pantstano
Ordinary Person pantSTAINo
Do we have to be Anthony Fantano to cream themselves while watching this or is anybody allowed to do that?
Creamedthony Pantstano
RTJ3 is hands down gonna be the best rap album of 2017. I'll go as far to say the best rap album till RTJ4 drops. 👊👈🔥🔥🔥
It came out in 2016
Ian's People No the digital versions did. But the actual physical and album came out in 2017
Jeremi Wilkerson RTJ3 the type of album that is the album of the year on two consecutive years.
I love the fact that Killer mike keep happily smiling while spitting savage fire
It’s 2020 and I still watch this at least every month
This the most hyped I have seen an NPR Tiny Desk concert crowd to be, which tbf makes sense cause it's mudafuckin RTJ!!
Props to NPR for being inclusive enough to have a group like RTJ on.
They just make everything look so effortless, incredible