4:00... The "even if there's some good ones" line is a reference to the Cathar crusade in France. There was a town of really early "Protestants" who were massacred to keep their beliefs from spreading. The idea was that God would know those who were heretics, and those who were martyrs. Much like this line, in reference to crooked cops.
If you want to check out another collab with Zack he does a song called C.I.A. (Criminals in action) with KRS One and Last Emperor. Cool video and song
El-P mentioned when RTJ4 came out that they might do a full album with Zack. And he produced Zack's only solo song (so far...) called Digging for Windows which I recommend.
5:23 You mentioning that got me thinking, have you ever listened to the legendary band System of a Down before? they and RATM are always the first ones that pop into mind when you mention political and serious songs/bands in Metal. Check out System of a Down's song Prison Song, its their album opener of their biggest album ''Toxicity'' (year 2001). Zack is almost RTJ's 3rd member, they are absolute brothers. There are 2 more tracks RTJ has with Zack, Ju$t and Kill your masters.
Seriously... NO ONE can touch this shit!!! 💯😎 This is where Killer Mike showed me what he was REALLY capable of, and became one of my favorite writers of all time! 💯😎
Powerful video. I think it represents the struggle between cops and the black community. They are both tired of fighting, they’re probably going to fight tomorrow after getting up. I don’t know. LaKeith Stanfield and Shea Whigham were the actors. They did amazing. Nice little tip in there if you get pepper sprayed, get some milk. Killer Mike killed this one. Yeah, don’t even get me started. I do like Zach’s bars though. Some nice Miles Davis references and Blade Runner references. EL-P was nice in the first verse. He was one of my favorite rappers growing up (Check out Company Flow.) Def Jux was a nice label, too. I’m glad he found Killer Mike, they fit together so well.
I realise that this song is not for me, being apparently white Australian, but I still love it as it is an example of how music can teach. In this case, many things. Maybe it is for the people who don't know, an educational tract, but it is still freakishly good.
If you like music with a message, check out Anti-Flag. They're a political punk band that has toured with Rage Against the Machine and has some records produced, and had guest appearances by Tom Morello. Start with "Laugh. Cry. Smile. Die.", "Hate Conquers All", "Christian Nationalist", "Racists", "Press Corpse". All of their songs have great messages.
i more connect stanfield to get out and judas and the black messiah- prolly cuz i never watched atl- also the cop is an actor shea wiggins who's been in a million movies- check the song c.i.a. with zach and krs if you want more of him straight rapping
EL-P was a roommate of Zacks early on and given Killer Mikes political views partly lining up with Zacks, (as well as with LaKeith Stanfields, the actor in the video, known from many political tv-shows and movies), yeah, there's a reason Zack is called the unofficial third member of RTJ.
4:00... The "even if there's some good ones" line is a reference to the Cathar crusade in France. There was a town of really early "Protestants" who were massacred to keep their beliefs from spreading. The idea was that God would know those who were heretics, and those who were martyrs.
Much like this line, in reference to crooked cops.
If you want to check out another collab with Zack he does a song called C.I.A. (Criminals in action) with KRS One and Last Emperor. Cool video and song
Absolutely do this!
Run the jewels goes super hard. They don't miss.
El-P mentioned when RTJ4 came out that they might do a full album with Zack. And he produced Zack's only solo song (so far...) called Digging for Windows which I recommend.
A _whole_ album with Zack?? Dang, that would be a miracle come true! 🙏🏽🦄🌈
5:23 You mentioning that got me thinking, have you ever listened to the legendary band System of a Down before? they and RATM are always the first ones that pop into mind when you mention political and serious songs/bands in Metal. Check out System of a Down's song Prison Song, its their album opener of their biggest album ''Toxicity'' (year 2001). Zack is almost RTJ's 3rd member, they are absolute brothers. There are 2 more tracks RTJ has with Zack, Ju$t and Kill your masters.
I love Run the Jewels.
This is my fav one by them.
Kudos to you sir. hard enough to find, let alone a react.
Seriously... NO ONE can touch this shit!!! 💯😎
This is where Killer Mike showed me what he was REALLY capable of, and became one of my favorite writers of all time! 💯😎
Killer Mike is a monster. This further solidified it.
The evolution of rap is so next level...like tony hawk throwing up a 900 to little kids putting up 1050$
Definitely check out Legend Has It and Ju$t while you're digging in to Run the Jewels!
Rap is art
It sure is. A very versatile fluid art.
Check out Ju$t from RTJ, it's got Zach also
If you liked that check out RTJ - JU$T with Pharrell and Zack de la Rocha
Powerful video. I think it represents the struggle between cops and the black community. They are both tired of fighting, they’re probably going to fight tomorrow after getting up. I don’t know. LaKeith Stanfield and Shea Whigham were the actors. They did amazing. Nice little tip in there if you get pepper sprayed, get some milk. Killer Mike killed this one. Yeah, don’t even get me started. I do like Zach’s bars though. Some nice Miles Davis references and Blade Runner references. EL-P was nice in the first verse. He was one of my favorite rappers growing up (Check out Company Flow.) Def Jux was a nice label, too. I’m glad he found Killer Mike, they fit together so well.
RTJ is gold
I realise that this song is not for me, being apparently white Australian, but I still love it as it is an example of how music can teach. In this case, many things. Maybe it is for the people who don't know, an educational tract, but it is still freakishly good.
If you like music with a message, check out Anti-Flag. They're a political punk band that has toured with Rage Against the Machine and has some records produced, and had guest appearances by Tom Morello. Start with "Laugh. Cry. Smile. Die.", "Hate Conquers All", "Christian Nationalist", "Racists", "Press Corpse". All of their songs have great messages.
2nd Anti-Flag, and want to slap on some Dead Kennedy's. "Police Truck" or "Riot" are as relevant today as in the 80's.
His name is El-P.. put some respekt on it too
i more connect stanfield to get out and judas and the black messiah- prolly cuz i never watched atl- also the cop is an actor shea wiggins who's been in a million movies- check the song c.i.a. with zach and krs if you want more of him straight rapping
EL-P was a roommate of Zacks early on and given Killer Mikes political views partly lining up with Zacks, (as well as with LaKeith Stanfields, the actor in the video, known from many political tv-shows and movies), yeah, there's a reason Zack is called the unofficial third member of RTJ.
C.I.A. (criminals in action) zack with the last emperor and krs1....
Check it out and you're welcome ✊🏾
It's up on my channel. Just uploaded it a few days ago
@@dadwhatsfordinner ✊🏾
Everyone forgets LP. And his verse is ridiculous
It's not even music to me anymore
I'm not impressed....not!!!!!!!!!