Run The Jewels - Blockbuster Night Part 1

After months of anticipation, Run The Jewels have released the first single from their upcoming sophomore project, RTJ2. El-P and Killer Mike‘s work as Run The Jewels has been universally acclaimed for their apocalyptic, head-splitting brand of hip-hop, and their debut album together has prompted a following that supercedes conventional hip-hop fanbases. On their new single, “Blockbuster Night Part 1,” both emcees sound like lyricists with axes to grind and bullets to bust, spitting bars that feel like aural missle salvos. This is not rap for faint-hearted weekend listeners or turn-up playlists; it’s war music to chuck cinderblocks and bust windows to. You can peep “Blockbuster Night Part 1” above, and if you need anymore convincing, Nas tweeted out a link to it. That’s reason enough to listen.