I'm a metalhead and love RTJ, thanks for reacting to something different! I love it when hiphop and rap artists (or any artists) write fucking angry music. I guess it appeals to me in the same way metal does.
Zach de la Rocha features on two other Run the Jewels songs that are among their best and most overtly political. You ought to react to them, or at least give them a listen. “Close Your Eyes and Count to Fuck” is hard and heavy and shows their metal influences, and EL-P’s production on “Report to the Shareholders/Kill Your Masters” is a throwback to some of EL-P’s more spacey, proggy stuff.
David N this comment. Close Your Eyes is perfection in my eyes. And ELPs production is top tier on every solo album, producing Killer Mikes RAP Music, and of coarse RTJ. And his ability to reinvent his sound on every album yet add something new and not loose sight of what makes an ELP, ELP.
The hardcore scene is where it's at lyrically for talking about current events. A ton of bands were supporting black lives matter. This song was dope too. I love hip hop and these guys are great. Been listening to them for a while. But yeah check out more hardcore if you want the real lyrics talking about issues. They're very vocal about their stances.
Because you guys asked, the production is actually by EL-P, the guy on the second verse, who is one half of Run the Jewels. Pharrell just wrote and sang the hook.
it's possible hip-hop & rap tend to have a much heavier left leaning audience, where metal music is much more mixed. Rap artists will be much more vocal to write music about black issues, BLM, etc - so its assumed the audience that listens also agrees with those messages. Metal is much more mixed, and has a bigger variation on political beliefs when it comes to their audience, which in turn means those bands will get attacked when writing songs about right/left wing topics.
Generally, when it comes to the underground, metal is right-wing when punk is left-wing. I’m mostly a passive viewer of this channel and check every few weeks to see if there’s one or two things I’d be interested in due to me being of mostly the underground. Unfortunately, there’s more metal based underground channels than punk one’s so it’s not uncommon I’ll come across anti-semites and white supremacists in the comments. Shit’s scary and makes me ashamed to call myself a “metalhead”. You’re probably thinking why would I stay if that’s the case but frankly I’m just there for music recommendations, I just avoid the disgusting human beings in the comments.
Daniel Robb while yes that maybe true for mainstream metal but I’m referring to specifically the underground metal scene. It’s been infiltrated by the alt-right unfortunately, especially the black metal scene.
Love that you’re featuring rap on the channel (and RTJ slaps!!). I agree with you both about the call for more topical lyrics in metal. It feels like a missed opportunity that a generally subversive genre of music isn’t participating more in cultural discourse about important issues.
Very untrue if you’re in the underground. Almost everything is political there, for better or worse. The underground punk scene is far-left leaning and great but be careful with the underground metal scene. That scene is either apolitical (like Satanic, gore, or sci-fi themed) or almost always pro-Nazism. Shit’s fucking scary. Makes me ashamed to be a metalhead frankly.
That's why I listen to certain bands depends on mood. Rise Against, Thrice, Anti Flag, Death By Stereo for current events n such. Other hand I want to hear sometimes, just love songs or some edm.
This was a pleasant surprise seeing the title of this video. One of my favorite albums and songs of 2020 for sure. Very relevant, very unapologetic and very raw. More of this would be awesome!! 🤘🤘
EL-P has always been one of my favorite artists. Going all the way back to the DefJux days and Company Flow. And his collaborations with NIN, The Mars Volta, Daryl Palumbo, and countless other metal artists.
Thanks for reacting to this guys! This is one of my favorite albums from this year. It is so phenomenal. And yeah, I agree with you that metal could do a better job of that. Hardcore is the space to find those lyrics but metal should do it too.
EL-P and Killer Mike are 100% OGs. Mike is from the days of Outkast and Big Boi. EL-P is from Company Flow and is the founder and ceo of Definitive Jux records.
I’m pretty sure that he already did. These guys were #1 on his best discoveries of 2019 list. But yeah, Human Target is definitely current & a great album.
I feel a lot of metal bands do. In the early 2000s I felt that’s all metal bands sang about was real world issues. Maybe the new metal bands, or maybe just the bands this guy listens to, are singing about their relationships.
@@LJGillen1986 well you got metal bands that cry about their precious feelings, and metal bands like snot,soad, megadeath, and ratm that deal with real issues
Check out the band Trespasser from Sweden. They have political lyrics and are, in fact, anarchists. They sing about the Ukrainian "Black Army", an anarchist militia
Punk is the Hard fast loud music that talks about important topics. Probably Marilyn Manson too for sure. N not all Punk, cause there's like 30 genres of punk🤔✔💯🍻
Mmmm ...metal does talk about positions. Plenty of metal bands are Christian and very vocal about their beliefs (I.e. old underoath). You have bands such as stray from the path like you mentioned that are pretty left. You have bands like all that remains that are pretty right. Hardcore scene has always been pretty vocal about being straightedge or being vegan. I think it’s there in metal/hxc. I do think that most ppl gravitate to bands that are more left socially and there would probably be more backlash if a band was more conservative/right-wing which isn’t entirely fair. Also, to be fair, run the jewels (whom I have loved since before their first album) is fairly “conscious rap” like common or mos def, etc....there is so much rap/hip-hop that ain’t talking about current social issues. Maybe it’s more balanced than you think? Idk....be curious to see that comparison.
Check out Lorna Shore: obsession. It's has a symphonic sound to it, since you are such a big fan of shadow of intent. Relentless torment by lorna shore also has a bit but more towards the end. Chelsea grin: hostage has a good groove
Wanna know what Zach is talking about? He’s talking about the government running drugs and money to and from South America. “Raw uncut in the hourglass. Watch it spill to the bottom half. You see the piece (gun) now run it fast.”
Sadly, the lyrics for most of the album aren't about current events, so much as that the same evil, corrupt, leaders and law enforcement continually abuse their positions and oppress people day in, day out.
Hey, this doesn’t really relate to the vid. But I Think u should know Gojira just dropped a new single, “Another World”. Edit: Just watched the vid, if u want stuff on current events try out the new Lamb of God. Maybe Disillusion in a Discordant System by Acrania.
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I'm a metalhead and love RTJ, thanks for reacting to something different! I love it when hiphop and rap artists (or any artists) write fucking angry music. I guess it appeals to me in the same way metal does.
Do you like Death Grips?
“Got a Vonnegut punch for your Atlas shrugs” -EL-P
B Magda most people aren’t going to catch the shade on Ayn Rand
One of my favorite authors! Was surprised as shit when I heard that reference
I love that el-p likes Vonnegut. Breakfast of Champions is the shit.
@@mattpfarr5992 always love a good shot at Ayn Rand
best bar or the year no question
Zach de la Rocha features on two other Run the Jewels songs that are among their best and most overtly political. You ought to react to them, or at least give them a listen. “Close Your Eyes and Count to Fuck” is hard and heavy and shows their metal influences, and EL-P’s production on “Report to the Shareholders/Kill Your Masters” is a throwback to some of EL-P’s more spacey, proggy stuff.
David N this comment. Close Your Eyes is perfection in my eyes. And ELPs production is top tier on every solo album, producing Killer Mikes RAP Music, and of coarse RTJ. And his ability to reinvent his sound on every album yet add something new and not loose sight of what makes an ELP, ELP.
The hardcore scene is where it's at lyrically for talking about current events. A ton of bands were supporting black lives matter. This song was dope too. I love hip hop and these guys are great. Been listening to them for a while. But yeah check out more hardcore if you want the real lyrics talking about issues. They're very vocal about their stances.
Check out Fire From the Gods!
Because you guys asked, the production is actually by EL-P, the guy on the second verse, who is one half of Run the Jewels. Pharrell just wrote and sang the hook.
It seems El-P used Pharrell's signature 4 beat intro.
Sean Marrs yeah, I immediately assumed Pharrell produced when I heard the song for the first time. Maybe that’s homage?
@@davidn5269 I assumed Pharrell produced it too, until I read your comment. Now I'm gonna assume you are correct and it is a nod to Pharrell.
it's possible hip-hop & rap tend to have a much heavier left leaning audience, where metal music is much more mixed. Rap artists will be much more vocal to write music about black issues, BLM, etc - so its assumed the audience that listens also agrees with those messages. Metal is much more mixed, and has a bigger variation on political beliefs when it comes to their audience, which in turn means those bands will get attacked when writing songs about right/left wing topics.
Damn good point
Generally, when it comes to the underground, metal is right-wing when punk is left-wing. I’m mostly a passive viewer of this channel and check every few weeks to see if there’s one or two things I’d be interested in due to me being of mostly the underground. Unfortunately, there’s more metal based underground channels than punk one’s so it’s not uncommon I’ll come across anti-semites and white supremacists in the comments. Shit’s scary and makes me ashamed to call myself a “metalhead”. You’re probably thinking why would I stay if that’s the case but frankly I’m just there for music recommendations, I just avoid the disgusting human beings in the comments.
@@justin2597 uhm, speak for yourself but metal is definitely not right wing. Art in general is left leaning.
Daniel Robb while yes that maybe true for mainstream metal but I’m referring to specifically the underground metal scene. It’s been infiltrated by the alt-right unfortunately, especially the black metal scene.
@@Evadann lmao there are metal Icons that are pretty much Nazis
Love that you’re featuring rap on the channel (and RTJ slaps!!). I agree with you both about the call for more topical lyrics in metal. It feels like a missed opportunity that a generally subversive genre of music isn’t participating more in cultural discourse about important issues.
Very untrue if you’re in the underground. Almost everything is political there, for better or worse. The underground punk scene is far-left leaning and great but be careful with the underground metal scene. That scene is either apolitical (like Satanic, gore, or sci-fi themed) or almost always pro-Nazism. Shit’s fucking scary. Makes me ashamed to be a metalhead frankly.
That's why I listen to certain bands depends on mood. Rise Against, Thrice, Anti Flag, Death By Stereo for current events n such. Other hand I want to hear sometimes, just love songs or some edm.
El-P did the production and the second verse. Pharrell just handled the chorus.
Love hearing metal dudes react to RTJ
This was a pleasant surprise seeing the title of this video. One of my favorite albums and songs of 2020 for sure. Very relevant, very unapologetic and very raw. More of this would be awesome!! 🤘🤘
EL-P has always been one of my favorite artists. Going all the way back to the DefJux days and Company Flow. And his collaborations with NIN, The Mars Volta, Daryl Palumbo, and countless other metal artists.
Nice. I had no idea he worked with Mars Volta. Thanks for the info!
Nina Simone said that it is an artist’s responsibility to make art that’s relevant to the times.
They are OGs. Put some respect on their names
Thanks for reacting to this guys! This is one of my favorite albums from this year. It is so phenomenal. And yeah, I agree with you that metal could do a better job of that. Hardcore is the space to find those lyrics but metal should do it too.
Unfortunately, in the metal underground it does but in the opposite direction. Very white supremacist and ant-Semitic. Scary fucking shit.
Listen to Blue Wall by Issues, and any song by Fire From the Gods.
EL-P and Killer Mike are 100% OGs. Mike is from the days of Outkast and Big Boi. EL-P is from Company Flow and is the founder and ceo of Definitive Jux records.
Listen to Make America Hate Again by Thy Art is Murder, it’s super current and the whole album is current
I’m pretty sure that he already did. These guys were #1 on his best discoveries of 2019 list. But yeah, Human Target is definitely current & a great album.
Fever 333, Hacktivist. Also, please give a listen to Enter Shikari!
Metalbands Talking about current events or stuff happening in the World? SOAD wants to know your Location...
Yeh true....he doesn't really listen to them tho or not any more....
It's quite ironic SOAD's drummer is a fascist now...
I feel a lot of metal bands do. In the early 2000s I felt that’s all metal bands sang about was real world issues. Maybe the new metal bands, or maybe just the bands this guy listens to, are singing about their relationships.
@@LJGillen1986 well you got metal bands that cry about their precious feelings, and metal bands like snot,soad, megadeath, and ratm that deal with real issues
Fire from the gods talks about current events a lot in their songs. "Right Now" is one I can think of off the top of my head that's pretty recent.
Their entire album "American Sun" is pure gold.
Vintersea - Fiery Tongue
Check out the band Trespasser from Sweden. They have political lyrics and are, in fact, anarchists. They sing about the Ukrainian "Black Army", an anarchist militia
And it’s exactly what happens to Silent Planet. People tell them to shut up all the time. Luckily, Garrett doesn’t care what they have to say.
My metalhead self agrees that RTJ are fire!
They haven't been around super long together. But Mike and El have each been in the game since the 90s. They are about as OG as you get these days.
Crystal lake dropped a new music video called the great beyond check it out!
Punk is the Hard fast loud music that talks about important topics. Probably Marilyn Manson too for sure. N not all Punk, cause there's like 30 genres of punk🤔✔💯🍻
Mmmm ...metal does talk about positions. Plenty of metal bands are Christian and very vocal about their beliefs (I.e. old underoath). You have bands such as stray from the path like you mentioned that are pretty left. You have bands like all that remains that are pretty right. Hardcore scene has always been pretty vocal about being straightedge or being vegan. I think it’s there in metal/hxc. I do think that most ppl gravitate to bands that are more left socially and there would probably be more backlash if a band was more conservative/right-wing which isn’t entirely fair. Also, to be fair, run the jewels (whom I have loved since before their first album) is fairly “conscious rap” like common or mos def, etc....there is so much rap/hip-hop that ain’t talking about current social issues. Maybe it’s more balanced than you think? Idk....be curious to see that comparison.
Okay, you Guys NEED to react to Crystal Lake - Into the great beyond! :D
Check out Lorna Shore: obsession. It's has a symphonic sound to it, since you are such a big fan of shadow of intent. Relentless torment by lorna shore also has a bit but more towards the end. Chelsea grin: hostage has a good groove
Great video
Wanna know what Zach is talking about?
He’s talking about the government running drugs and money to and from South America. “Raw uncut in the hourglass. Watch it spill to the bottom half. You see the piece (gun) now run it fast.”
Where you been at? Beneath the massacre and I declare war both have a album talking about serious stuff lol Also acrania too
Definitely out there.
For some good instrumental metal check out Night Verses - Phoenix IV: Leviathon
Sadly, the lyrics for most of the album aren't about current events, so much as that the same evil, corrupt, leaders and law enforcement continually abuse their positions and oppress people day in, day out.
Hey, this doesn’t really relate to the vid. But I Think u should know Gojira just dropped a new single, “Another World”.
Edit: Just watched the vid, if u want stuff on current events try out the new Lamb of God. Maybe Disillusion in a Discordant System by Acrania.
"On the hook" from logs new album hits hard with some of its lines.
Both have careers spanning 20 years but they aren't OG... interesting
Gojira is fairly political.
Korn? He'd pe?
AWKWARD MUCH?
Picked the worst track to start off for RTJ. oof