Perhaps it was just my particular location at the stage, but the bass was also dangerously close to overwhelming. 7, 2019.) For instance, the audience missed out on the first half of Killer Mike's verses on "36" Chain" thanks to a dead mic – thankfully fixed before the end of the throwback track. 4, their last true performance came Sept. (Prior to their live debut in Napa on Sept. (OK, but don't laugh because it actually slaps.)Ī lack of "All Meow Life" or "Meowpurrdy" aside, the show's biggest issues were just knocking some of the technical rust off after almost literally two years stuck on the bench. 1" and "Oh My Darling Don't Cry" off their second album before taking off into the banger "Legend Has It" from "RTJ3." Add in appearances from "36" Chain" and the self-titled set closer, and the only record missing in action Friday night was "Meow the Jewels," their remix of "RTJ2". After their opening five-song "RTJ4" rundown, the duo roared into the grimy, pounding beats of "Blockbuster Night Pt. While "RTJ4" made up almost half of the 19-song setlist, Killer Mike and El-P brought out all of the old hits as well for their return to the road. E.T." – also serving as the night's first five tracks, their repressed energy finally unleashed around a rocking crowd and melting faces like it was the end of "Raiders of the Lost Ark." 4)" and "ooh la la," followed by "out of sight," "holy calamaf*ck" and "the goonies vs. And Friday night's show felt like they were at long last free, the album's first five tracks – the aforementioned "yankee and the brave (ep. Besides their virtual show last October and a gig at BottleRock in Napa earlier this month, their latest work's lived exclusively on the album since its June 2020 release. Part of their excitement, El-P explained to the amped-up crowd, was finally being able to play their new tracks off "RTJ4" to a live audience. (He made sure to tell the Milwaukee crowd he was a lifelong Brett Favre guy at least.) Not even talking about his hometown Atlanta Hawks getting clipped by the Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals could wipe his smile away. Before "ooh la la," El-P yelled to the audience, "We missed the f*cking shit of y'all," while Killer Mike in particular grinned throughout the whole night, blissfully bouncing in and around the songs. 4)."Ī gun and fist may have lorded over the stage, but it was all love on it between RTJ's brotherly chemistry and their genuine thrill of being back out in the spotlight in front of a raucous bleacher-packing crowd. With an inflatable version of their signature logo – a finger gun and fist, aimed at one another – dangling above the stage, Killer Mike and El-P giddily came out to the triumphant sounds of "We are the Champions" before launching into the booming "yankee and the brave (ep. If there was any energy being reserved during round one at the Big Gig, though, you wouldn't know it from RTJ's rattling and rocking set, putting the power into the new Generac Power Stage. Of course, while Run The Jewels have released plenty of brilliant songs since the release of this track, nothing has quite managed to compare to the brilliance and majesty of the exceptional ”Close Your Eyes (And Count To Fuck)’.After playing one show – plus one "get out the vote" virtual concert – over the past two years, hit rap duo Run the Jewels will now perform twice in 24 hours: Friday night at Summerfest, followed by Saturday evening headlining at Chicago's Riot Fest. Touching on themes of police brutality and the attitude towards minorities, the track was an absolute monster, hitting high power from the very first note, and refusing to let up.ĭelivered with an attitude and swagger that most acts could only aspire to, ‘Close Your Eyes (And Count To Fuck)’ was a phenomenal piece of writing that showcased the mesmerising ability of all of these stunning musicians. Titled ‘Close Your Eyes (And Count To Fuck)’, this tune featured Zack De La Rocha of Rage Against The Machine on the hook, and as a guest rapper.
This time around, they had their reputation preceding them, and an absolutely killer single under their belt. Of course, after their album dropped, it was clear they weren’t done, because just a year later, they were back with Run The Jewels 2. A supergroup composed of accomplished rappers El-P and Killer Mike, the duo was a match made in heaven, and their debut record was a brilliant tour de force of lyrical prowess and stunning beats.
I can still remember when Run The Jewels burst onto the scene back in 2013.
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