Released 10 years ago
Run the Jewels 3
Run the Jewels · 2016
51 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop
A relentless barrage of sharp, politically charged verses over hard-hitting, innovative beats that mirror the chaos of contemporary society.
Top tracks — play these first
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Legend Has It — With its infectious hook and powerful verses, this track embodies the duo's confidence and serves as an anthem for resilience amidst societal struggles.
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Don't Get Captured — This track tackles systemic racism and police brutality head-on, utilizing vivid imagery that enhances its urgent message about social justice.
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Thursday in the Danger Room — An introspective highlight featuring a poignant reflection on vulnerability and mortality, showcasing the duo's depth amid their trademark intensity.
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A Report to the Shareholders / Kill Your Masters — Closing out the album with a call to action, this track melds personal narrative with broader themes of resistance against oppressive systems.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases sharp verses and innovative beats, reflecting contemporary issues while maintaining high energy throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a hard-hitting track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining high energy through the first half before introducing more introspective themes.
- Each track features rapid-fire verses that often trade off between El-P and Killer Mike, creating a dynamic interplay rather than a traditional verse-chorus structure.
- Several tracks incorporate innovative production techniques, such as layered samples and unconventional beats, which contribute to the chaotic atmosphere of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, impactful listening sessions
- intense, thought-provoking themes
- steady, consistent energy levels
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 24, 2016, Run the Jewels 3 marked the duo's third album, coming off their critically acclaimed second album, Run the Jewels 2. By this point, El-P and Killer Mike had solidified their status as major players in hip-hop, known for their fierce lyricism and unique production styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death Grips· Danny Brown· Aesop Rock
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Down 3:29
- 2 Talk to Me 2:31
- 3 Legend Has It 3:25
- 4 Call Ticketron 3:18
- 5 Hey Kids 3:11
- 6 Stay Gold 3:27
- 7 Don’t Get Captured 3:12
- 8 Thieves! (Screamed the Ghost) 4:02
- 9 2100 4:01
- 10 Panther Like a Panther (Miracle mix) 3:41
- 11 Everybody Stay Calm 2:58
- 12 Oh Mama 3:36
- 13 Thursday in the Danger Room 4:22
- 14 A Report to the Shareholders / Kill Your Masters 6:14
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