B-Side: Definitive Jux Records

Published: Aug. 5, 2021, 2:15 a.m.

There are 4 Elements of Hip Hop.\xa0 The mic, the turntable, the breakdance and the spray paint.\xa0 There are also 4 elements to Pod Like a Hole.\xa0 Marc, Eric, Steve and Ethan Hunt.\xa0\xa0\n\xa0\nIn celebration of our next proper episode, a track by track analysis of "Run the Jewels 4", 2 out of those 4 elements (Eric and Steve) present a very special B-Side.\xa0 In this bonus episode we look at the solo careers of the Run the Jewels members:\xa0 Killer Mike and El-P.\xa0 Our focus remains zeroed in on El-P's record label (Def Jux) , where he released most of his solo albums and a slew of unbeatable , underground boom bap MCs.\xa0 Def Jux meant more than Eric and Steve can explain to their own development as music fans, but they sure will try.\xa0\xa0\nRock your yankee to the side and enjoy the sludgy doom rap of Def Jux.\xa0\xa0\nSee you next time for "RTJ4"\n\xa0\nLinks:\xa0\xa0\nEl-P: Deep Space 9mm\xa0\nhttps://youtu.be/2Zn5o-gxtFA\nEL-P:\xa0 Stepfather Factory\nhttps://youtu.be/VhXmcnYvO7c\nMurs:\xa0 Risky Business\nhttps://youtu.be/DASFNYsnBMY\nAesop Rock:\nhttps://youtu.be/ZEBGCOCxLgA