Posts Tagged ‘Killer Mike’
Killer Mike Discusses Ferguson on CNN (Video)
December 2, 2014
Respect shout to CNN’s Brooke Baldwin for putting Hip-Hop Statesman Killer Mike on a national platform once again. Sound reasoning delivered in a heartfelt, strikingly sincere way. Check out the points made (not ‘scored’… it’s not about that) about Ferguson in the aftermath and Grand Jury announcement that no charges would be brought against [now retired] officer Darren Wilson, the man who shot and killed Mike Brown. Part 1 above.
Wow. This just a week after a heart-wrenching speech onstage at a Run The Jewels show. Brooke asked what Mike would say if Darren was there in front of him. See the answer and more in Part 2 after the jump.
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Killer Mike Overwhelmed with Emotion Following the Ferguson Grand Jury Statement In St. Louis (Video)
November 28, 2014
Riots are only the language of the unheard.
– Killer Mike
Killer Kill from Adamsville gets it: The sentiments expressed so perfectly by Jay Smooth (posted on earlier here) are revisited so emotionally by Hip-Hop’s proud son, Killer Mike. In St. Louis (Missouri, USA) with his homie El-P to rock a Run The Jewels set, he heard the news out of Ferguson, Missouri [that no action will be taken against the officer that killed Mike Brown] – and like many on the scene – it rubbed him so raw he was hurt, was scared, was angry, was feeling retaliatory (ready to burn something down)… BUT… Mike hugged it out, cried it out, talked it out, got on stage and let it out. AND TORE THAT M#THERF#CKER DOWN!!!
Tonight I got kicked on my ass… You m#therf#ckers got me today. I have a 20 year son. I have a 12 year old son. And I am so afraid for them… These m#therf#ckers got me today. But with that said, you m#therf#ckers will not own tomorrow!
– Killer Mike
Watch the video-taped confessional turn into a high-energy Hip-Hop Revival up in the spot. Revolution energy being channeled. Prepare before you press play; a tissue for one hand… while balling the other into a fist and raising it in solidarity.
This is Hip-Hop. GO!
– @ojones1
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Opinion, Politics, Videos | Tags: activism, Ferguson, Grand Jury announcement, Injustice, Killer Mike, revolution, Run The Jewels, solidarity | 1 Comment »
Run The Jewels – “Blockbuster Night Part 1″ (Video)
November 26, 2014
Killer Mike and El-P aka Run The Jewels. Official video for the single “Blockbuster Night Part 1″ off their “Run The Jewels 2” project. How do you ensure an ambulance is the first on the scene of a crash? Hell, crash the ambulance (with some hard rhyming and driving like these guys)! Will they? Let’s watch.
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Run The Jewels – “Close Your Eyes” (And Count To F#ck) feat. Zack de la Rocha
October 17, 2014
Front man for the rock act Rage Against The Machine (Zack de la Rocha) joins in on the mayhem that Run The Jewels is running down. Killer Mike and El-P with this ‘instructional’ title off their anticipated album; now finally available for pre-order.
Third single from the upcoming Run The Jewels 2, “Close Your Eyes” (And Count To F#ck) features Zack de la Rocha! Album now available to preorder on iTunes and releases worldwide on 10/27 via Mass Appeal Records.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: And Count To F#ck, And Count To Fuck, Close Your Eyes, El-P, Killer Mike, Rage, Run The Jewels, Zack de la Rocha | 4 Comments »
Killer Mike Talks About Mike Brown, Ferguson, Police, & More Over Breakfast (Video)
August 30, 2014
America. Hip-Hop Nation. Humanity. Killer Mike will make you proud again in this interview. After a night of engaging in more “righteous ratchetness” with DJ Envy, Mike accepted the invitation to fall through and chat with the crew the next morning during the Power 105 morning show. This conversation rivals the knowledge and passion kicked in Killer Mike’s CNN interview on all matters relating to Ferguson and Mike Brown (posted earlier here).
If you don’t have good common sense, you shouldn’t be a policeman on foot patrol. If you don’t have great common sense, you shouldn’t be a policeman in command. So, is it harder for a policeman? Absolutely. Are you held at a higher standard? Absolutely. Are you the only civil servant with the power of life and death in your hands? Absolutely, and that requires more responsibility.
– Killer Mike
Please watch!
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Opinion, Politics, Radio, Videos | Tags: abuse of power, Breakfast, Breakfast Club, Ferguson, Killer Mike, Killer Mike kicks knowledge at the Breakfast Club Power 105.1, Michael Brown, Mike Brown, Police, Police brutality, Power 105, Power 105.1 | No Comments »
Scotty ATL – “Pray Alone” feat. Killer Mike x Trouble (Video)
August 27, 2014
I don’t believe in what you doing, so I just pray alone… and I don’t trust too many #$%^! so I just stay alone…
So many one-word descriptions for this video. But with Killer Mike and Trouble in on the track and their performances with the familiar scenery in back. The one one-word has got to be ATL… Scotty ATL to you. DJ Burn One and a couple of other cameos in there. Driving hood beat meant for driving the hood. Wherever this “Pray Alone” is played it’ll be good though.
(Much more after the jump.)
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Activism: Killer Mike Speaks On Mike Brown’s Killing, What It Means To All Americans And More (Video)
August 23, 2014
See? When your music speaks truth, you get called on to speak truth. See how CNN’s Brooke Baldwin even mentioned the “Reagan” video (got that one here)? She knows. Killer Mike should speak on matters like Mike Brown and Ferguson. Father, husband, SON OF A POLICEMAN, concerned member of the human race… Killer Kill From Adamsville has much to say, and man, he said it! The next eleven minutes of your life should be spent watching this video (above) right here, right NOW!
If this police officer is not arrested… rioting… tears… pain… But what really happens… is all of our rights are thrown out the window. I am afraid for all Americans. I’m not just afraid for Black Americans… We as a people have to be more vigilant about policing the people we pay to protect and serve us…
That about it, people. It ain’t just the cops. Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? It’s US! WE have to step up! We have to vote in LOCAL officials (sheriffs, councilpersons and alderman, and other officials) and participate in (and/or institute) watch-dogging so cops know that ‘policing’ goes both ways. More than that though, we need to develop solid, respect-driven relationships with police authorities; just as Killer Mike (with his barber shop) has. That does NOT excuse cops abusing their authority, but our steps toward revolution should bear in mind that we seek resolution. And building relationships that deescalate abuse of authority, and build respect and care for the community into the citizen-officer relationship is a necessary part of the resolution.
PART 2: KILLER MIKE ON CNN
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Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Hip-Hop, News, Politics, Television, Videos | Tags: abuse of power, CNN, Community, Ferguson, Killer Mike, Mike Brown, Police, Police brutality | 2 Comments »
Killer Mike – “The Boonies†(Produced By Alchemist)
April 11, 2014
“You know a n!gga straight wildin’ like Riley!” – Killer Mike
Boondocks is set to return on April 21, 2014, with Season 4. The upcoming Boondocks Season 4 mixtape is dropping April 16, 2014. This new Killer Mike – “The Boonies†(produced by Alchemist) for the mixtape… that’s right now. Stream that and get that FREE download… RIGHT NOW! Crazy flows over that evil beat. Whew.
Run The Jewels – “Run The Jewels” (Video)
March 6, 2014
Relax. Of course there’s a music video for that “Run The Jewels” joint. Ready to watch? Okay, relaxation time over! Click play above and witness a technicolor nightmare a la El-P and Killer Mike! Have you picked up that Run The Jewels album yet? You can…
Pretty Ken – “Whattup” feat. Bobby Creekwater x Killer Mike (Video)
March 5, 2014
New visuals for “WhattUp” by Atlanta artist Pretty Ken. A few other ATLiens like Bobby Creekwater and Killer Mike ride along, showing us a few fav ATL hotspots and shouting out a few of their favorite cities in the U.S.. Directed by the homie Tommy Nova & shout to the homie Mr. Soul in the clip as well.
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Killer Mike – “Ghetto Gospel” (Video)
January 22, 2014
Revisiting his 2012 solo effort, R.A.P. Music, Killer Mike delivers visuals for the El-P-produced “Ghetto Gospel.” It’s always feels good when a song you like eventually has a dope video to match. R.A.P. Music is available on iTunes. And, of course, Run The Jewels is also out on iTunes.
Killer Mike’s Advice (Video)
December 20, 2013
You could listen to your elders… or you could just catch Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim for some sage life advice and coaching from ya’ man Killer Kill from Adamsville. Like most funny things… there’s some truth in here. Have fun watching Killer Mike speaking on it.
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Run The Jewels (El-P x Killer Mike) – “Banana Clipper” feat. Big Boi [Video]
November 14, 2013
Off their “Run The Jewels” collabo project, El-P and Killer Mike are back at you with visuals for “Banana Clipper” featuring Big Boi (of Outkast). We posted links for the single and self-titled full-length project earlier. Follow them (re-upped below for you) after you watch the ‘Killer’ video.
RUN THE JEWELS – BANANA CLIPPER FEAT. BIG BOI | FULL-LENGTH LP
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Run The Jewels (El-P x Killer Mike) – “Get It” [Video]
October 26, 2013
Killer Mike and El-P dropped a video for “Get It” off their self-titled LP. Been a minute since we’ve posted on this duo. But to get you over that, how about a FREE download?
DOWNLOAD: EL-P X KILLER MIKE – RUN THE JEWELS (LP)
Run The Jewels (Killer Mike x El-P) – “36-Inch Chainâ€
June 19, 2013
Good looking out on this scoop from my people over at Bad Magics. Run The Jewels (Killer Mike and El-P) leak “36-Inch Chain” from their upcoming project. This single is available for FREE download though… thanks to Williams Street Records and Adult Swim (yeah, the smoked out late night Cartoon Network folks).
– @ojones1
DOWNLOAD: RUN THE JEWELS (KILLER MIKE X EL-P) – 36-INCH CHAIN
Run The Jewels (Killer Mike x El-P) – “Banana Clippers” feat. Big Boi
June 3, 2013
Serious math: Add Killer Mike and El-P, and you get Run The Jewels. Add that to a track with a Big Boi feature to that and you get heads nodding with “Banana Clippers.” The single will be on the FREE album due out June 2013 entitled “Fool’s Gold.” May as well provide you guys with a FREE download of the single to hold you over, right?
DOWNLOAD: RUN THE JEWELS (EL P X KILLER MIKE) – BANANA CLIPPERS FEAT. BIG BOI
RUN THE JEWELS (EL P X KILLER MIKE) ON ‘THE COMBAT JACK SHOW’
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Action Bronson, Harry Fraud, and Killer Mike Speak On the ‘Current State of Rap Music’ (Video)
May 20, 2013
Journalist and music industry insider Matt Sonzala hosts a panel discussion at the Scion AV Music(less) Music Conference. The first segment of the ‘Current State of Rap Music’ is ready for viewing above. Matt has Killer Mike setting it off with straight talk on his story in the rap game. No punches pulled. No anger. Just Mike stating his point of view. Powerful! In part 2 of this exclusive panel discussion, the other panel members (Action Bronson and producer Harry Fraud) join in the discussion with their opinions of major labels. Check that out – as well as the rest of the panel discussion – after the jump.
‘The Scion Music(less) Music Conference 2012 is an exclusive mix of panel discussions and one-on-one conversations highlighting the brightest minds in today’s creative culture. Learn first-hand from industry movers and shakers as they offer their views on art and commerce.’
Great viewing. Watch all the clips. Thank me later!
– @ojones1
Posted in Hip-Hop, Opinion, Producers, Technology, Videos | Tags: Action Bronson, Current State of Rap Music, Harry Fraud, Killer Mike, Matt Sonzala, MUSIC, Music Conference, Music(less), SCION A/V | No Comments »
Killer Mike x El-P on ‘The Combat Jack Show’ (Video)
May 10, 2013
Killer Mike & El-P have formed a brand new group that they call “Run The Jewels”. I love that name for a rap group. Check out part one of their appearance on Complex TV’s program ‘The Combat Jack Show’ above.
In Episode 2 of ‘The Combat Jack Show’ – Mike and El-P below they speak on the state of Rap Radio, on what a DJ is supposed to be, and more.
‘DJs know music more than everybody. This is what they do. That is the exact job definition of a DJ; is to know music… trust who you hire… don’t tell them they can’t play a record…That’s not what it’s about…Records… especially Hip-Hop records… have to blow up organically.’
-Â El-P
Great viewing. Check out Episode’s 2 & 3 after the jump.
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Killer Mike Speaks On His Critically Acclaimed ‘R.A.P.’ Album, Reality TV, Black Radio, Gun Laws, & More (Video)
March 23, 2013
I always enjoy listening & watching interviews with Killer Mike because you know he’s going to always speak the truth. He’s not the most politically correct hip hop artist today, but he’s clearly the most politically aware within our generation. Both of those aspects of who he is what makes him special as an artist. Check out this interview from when Killer Mike made his way to NYC to speak on a variety of topics & keeps it all the way “100” as they say…
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Killer Mike – “Reagan” (Video)
October 5, 2012
RAWNESS! Look at this Killer Mike video for “Reagan.” The animation is basic, but the message is powerful! Plus, the way they looped in Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan speech clips from the time of the Iran-Contra scandal. And man the lyrics… You know Killer Kill from Adamsville pulls NO punches calling out the ex-President. Note the chant at the end: 6…6…6… Ronald (6 letters) Wilson (6 letters) Reagan (6 letters)… as the demon blasts off… wowwww.
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