This is the weirdest reaction I could’ve ever imagined. Run the Jewels is one of the illest groups out there right now.

I literally didn't think it was possible for someone not to like RTJ..

Lol he called EL-Ps production “generic”

"I hated the beat" you wot m8?

Yeah, big nah to all people in the comments saying this "isn't their best" or not representative of RTJ. It's a bomb ass song and very representative of their sound. Layered beat with a bunch of switch ups, Mike and El going bar for bar with some dope ass lyricis. But hey, El's production style can be an acquired taste and is not for everybody. It's all good.

Wow. Not their best track but I'm legitimately shocked by how little y'all liked this. Are we listening to the same thing? Just goes to show how subjective music really is.

If that's a wack beat, then what's a good beat? Cause I love that beat.

I’ve really got to criticize you guys come on the beat is “generic”. Dude no one makes beats like el-p. You guys really aren’t as unbiased as you seem

The instrumental for "Legend Has It" has to be one of the hardest beats I've ever heard. Y'all buggn.

Sounds like you guys had the wrong expectation for this track. You guys heard about how much activism was in there lyrics and your fans vote for the fun party banger... I call a do-over.

the same dudes who said "Logic has ruined all other rappers for me" lmao WACK... they'll eat their words when they eventually hear RTJ4.

Obviously this is only based on one song apiece but as of now, Ryan likes cannibal corpse better than RTJ. Did not see that coming.

Second chance, I'd say "Oh My Darling Don't Cry", "Close Your Eyes (with Zack de la Rocha)", "Lie, Cheat Steal" from RTJ 2. From RTJ1 "Banana Clipper", "36" Chain" or "Get It".

Bruh every time this song comes on in the party everyone goes crazy. Watching you guys react to it actually had me confused

Still coming back to this just to confirm there are people who don’t like RTJ ... crazy 😂

"logic has ruined music for me" "RTJ is corny" i used to respect you dudes lol

Im surprised how much you guys disliked this! Definitely second chance them, here are some alt. Picks: -Call Ticketron -Oh My Darling Don't Cry -Blockbuster Night pt.1 More meaningful lyrics: -Thieves! (Screamed the ghost) -2100

They were not feeling it? Wow.Though always better to say how you feel it than fake it. Keep it real!!!

I literally don't understand how a rap fan can dislike this song, or RTJs style in general

Yeah you buggin for callin this beat generic.

I remember the first time I heard Run the Jewels was this very song. I really didn't like it at first. I didn't get the hype. Then a few days later, I found myself playing this song on repeat. Before I knew it, I was bobbing my head to the beat and laughing at the funny bars and being blown away by the slick wordplay. Then I peeped their other projects, and songs like "Close Your Eyes (And Count to F*ck)", "Nobody Speak", "Blockbuster (Part 1)", "Run the Jewels", "Panther Like a Panther", "2100", "Talk to Me", "Call Ticketron", "Oh My", etc. are some of my absolute favorite rap songs to listen to. Now I'm a Run the Jewels fan for life. I suppose it takes time to appreciate their sound.

Run The Jewels: Nobody Speak

My respect level fell off the table onto the floor under the table and then out the door.....

Oof, this is painful to watch, after seeing Neddledrop, Rock Reacts, Shawn Cee, and Dead End Hip-hop like this, and their status as legends due to El-P’s work with Cannibal Ox and Killer Mike’s work with Outkast and his album RAP Music. Also, they’re signed to Nas’s label Mass Appeal, and I genuinely enjoyed RTJ2 and RTJ3 a lot. But it’s your opinion. Try Killer Mike’s Reagan because it was produced by El-P but from his RAP music album and it’s very real and I would say a really good political song.

Tricky. Very, very tricky. So tricky in fact I wrote way way WAY too much to try and set the scene here, but if you got a minute or five, read on. "Them having fun" is kinda the whole thing with RTJ. El-P produced one of Killer Mike's albums back in 2012 and they hit it off insanely; you know Killer Mike's bio pretty well, but El-P's big history is based on a long underground career in New York, working with really caustic and electronic-leaning sounds. Lots of synths and Blade Runner and lazer and feedback blasts, moody stuff. If you think his beats sound like video game menu music, he might just not be for you, because he's been streamlining over the years if anything. Still, his sound and his work is a major major major cornerstone for a sizable chunk of the city through the 90s and 00s. He's like the East Coast godfather of groove-unfriendly backpack. (Remember when people would call stuff that?) Whenever you see someone requesting Cannibal Ox, which I'd imagine is probably a bunch still, that's his beats and his label and verse or two from him. If you liked to get angsty and at a point in your life where you couldn't get with Juvenile or Manny Fresh, for whatever reason, that's the corner of the map you'd probably be running to. They were both vets by the time people were really taking notice of the first album they did together (Killer Mike's solo album R.A.P. Music) and they were just so cool with each other that they got their Odd Couple on for another... three albums last I counted. Even as a fan of both dudes, RTJ never really clicked with me that much, but at a certain point it's just them doing victory lap after victory lap that they were both long overdue, which is probably why people rep them so hard. (This point I'm still happy for them doing numbers but personally I kinda just want new solo albums from them!) If you give it another go, pick carefully. "Banana Clipper" (featuring Big Boi) or "Lie, Cheat, Steal" (RIP Eddie) from them proper. Or, as people are saying, go to songs like "Big Beast" (featuring Bun B and T.I. where people were geeking at just the thought of them on an El-P beat) or, if you want to get to that Substantial Lyrical Business, "Reagan" from that. (As you can imagine: Mike is NOT a fan.) The closest thing to a compromise in El-P's solo stuff might be "EMG" or something super-early like "Deep Space 9mm" to get an idea of where he's coming from. If anything, using your metal ears/mindset might've helped you get where they're coming from more than a rap frame of reference. If you can lock in on it, though, it is absolutely going as hard as people are losing their minds about.

Run the jewels - oh my darling ( don't cry)

Not knowing who El Producto is speaks volumes. To each his own

Damn.. if they hated this, then I guess Death Grips is out of the question

This track is absolute FIRE! Love watching you dudes but wow thats disappointing. RTJ are legends

We goin throw hands if y’all don’t react to Prom/King by Saba 😤

RTJ4 is the best rap album of 2020. You can literally pick any track and it's fire. Hope you guys give them another chance.

If you wanna give rtj another shot I recommend "Christmas F*cking Miracle".

A little farfetched to suggest this doesn't have any redeemable qualities... plenty of good qualities about this song from an objective perspective. Fair enough you don't like it but seems like it was quite a subjective view.

I need to see yall react to some Death Grips. Lmao

It's funny man. Its like people watch you to support their own opinion, not to genuinely support your content or enjoy your output and feedback, amd exposing people to new music and things they may not have heard. Love the channel.

I’m honestly confused that y’all don’t like RTJ. Some of the terrible songs you like but not this?

Everything El-p touches is Dope.

El-P - For My Upstairs Neighbour(Mums the Word), that whole album (Cancer 4 Cure) is phenomenal Edit: YOU DIDNT LIKE THIS? BRUH WHAT KIND OF PLANE OF EXISTENCE ARE WE IN?

Big RTJ fan, really suggest these songs from their latest album: 1) Thursday in the Danger Room 2) A Report to the Shareholders/Kill your masters 3) 2100. Peace

HOW HAVE YOU NEVER HEARD RTJ??? This is insane to me. They are the best thing hip hop has going. The beats are sick. They are like Nine Inch Nails doing hip hop. Killer Mike is the best MC in the game right now.

Wow im genuinely surprised! Maybe its the instrumental. If u guys ever give RTJ a second chance, maybe something like "report to the shareholders" "all my life" "crown" "panther like a panther" or "lie cheat still". Most of these dont have that guitar high range sort of sound which might be getting to you. Please they are definitely worth a second chance.

Damn. That was a cold reaction. I could tell yall would hate this the moment beat kicked in and there was zero head movement. Also listen to devildriver's clouds over California! Please?

I came here 3 years later to say you guys are literally bugging for this reaction. RTJ are legends

Y'all must have missed El-P he has definately had his success in the underground and has defined a soundtrack of the backpack era. But i see your reaction to this track, this is one of their more modern meme fun shooting the shit with massive beat and lighthearted lyrics. If you react to some more songs i feel you will find everything you express missing from this song. Cheers!

THURSDAY 👏🏽IN👏🏽THE👏🏽DANGER👏🏽ROOM👏🏽 (I've been suggesting that track for months, it's the exact opposite of this song)

"Thursday in the Danger Room" is a RTJ song you guys should check out. Killer Mike's verse on that one in particular is incredibly powerful.

I will second "DJ Shadow - Nobody Speak"

God Damn, not only was this the song that introduced me to RTJ, I learned about RTJ from listening to the Black Panther commercial that featured this song and I liked it so much I had to look up the artist and the rest is history.....It was embarrassing to see them hate on this track unless they consider themselves casual critics :-)

Oof Kinda... Hurt lol

Wow. Not a huge RTJ fan but wasn’t expecting them to be slammed so hard. Damn. haha

if this is a weak beat, i don't ever want these two picking songs for me, looking at the way EL-P samples, this track is being underappreciated

"We are the murderous pair that went to jail and we murdered the murderers there. Then went to hell and discovered the devil, delivered some hurt and despair." Straight lava

RTJ is great. "Lie, Cheat, Steal" would be a good second chance. These guys usually groove.

I find it hilarious that y’all didn’t like this song. I have never seen y’all dislike a song especially one that’s widely considered good. I love this song, I like run the jewels but I know it’s not for everyone.

Your pretty spot on. This song was used in the Black Panther movie trailer. So, it became objectively, their most popular song. These songs bellow have a little more substance for me personally. Run The Jewels - A Report To The Shareholders / Kill Your Masters Run The Jewels - Angel Duster

I'm surprised you guys didn't like it, I absolutely love RTJ. Hopefully you guys can check out some of their other songs and love them as much as we all do.

So you know how there is prog metal like Dream Theater? Run the Jewels is like prog rap.

EL-P is a legendary producer/emcee. People really sleep on his writing too. Dudes writing actually gets pretty deep/technical sometimes as well.

Love your, vids, becoming a patron now!

I love what you guys are doing here. Now I've never commented on anything I've ever watched on KZfaq or anywhere else but give RTJ another chance and listen to oh my darling dont cry.

This is their most popular song because of black panther that being said I would recommend oh my darling dont cry angel duster Thursday in the danger room or talk to me

Tbh I never gave RTJ a chance, I didn’t get the hype but I would work and attend music festivals often and RTJ always had some of the best shirt designs that would catch my eye. Their fans would sport their merch, even if they weren’t performing. Finally was able to catch a live set at FYF 17 and it made me a fan but we can’t be fans of every band, group and/or artist so I respect your guys view. Keep up the good and honest work!

this is one of the best songs i ever heard in my life

RTJ: "Oh My Darling" is a neck breaker.

At the Gates - Slaughter of the Soul

Hey guys, as a heads up for Run The Jewels, I didn't like them either when my best friend introduced me to them. I feel that their music is something many people need to get used to before they start to appreciate it. A bit like when you first hear metal or other types of heavy rock? You get that "Wtf is this? How can people enjoy this?" feeling. 'Legend Has It' is probably one of their heaviest, dirtiest tracks, so to start with it is a trial by fire, so to speak (write, whatever). Interestingly, when Rock Reacts reviewed it, they loved it. I think RTJ's song structure and style borrows a lot from metal (no surprise given El-P's producer work), so those guys were more used to it. Also, their lyricism is quite different from a lot of rap out there; they don't rap over a beat, more than most others they rap with it, really focusing all the parts into an aggressive, punchy style. That being said, naturally not all music is for everybody, I'm glad that you guys are honest about your opinions, and not trying to please everyone, especially as this was such a massively requested group with a very passionate fan base. Keep up the good work! P.S. Their first song I really got into was 'Blockbuster Night Pt.1', it typifies their style, and has a clear message that was proven true with the MeToo movement last year.

I play this song every day in the morning. For some reason, it hypes me up.

If I judged an entire band based on one song, I would not listen to many bands at all. This is ridiculous- they are allowed to have fun- tho, the video is actually deep. Listen to Close Your Eyes and Count to F*ck. It goes hard and is super profound

Finally! THANK YOU GUYS! CLICKED ON THIS TOO FAST ❤️❤️❤️🙏 THANKS!

Guess we’ll never get a RTJ reaction again.

I appreciate their honesty.

Dude says it sounds like a video game, meanwhile he’s probably bumping Futsal shuffle everywhere he goes! 😂

Could have had a better introduction to RTJ, but maybe they're just not into El-P's style? I definitely think he's an all time great, going all the way back to his old group Company Flow 15 years ago. Also, he produced the classic Cannibal Ox album. I don't know how familiar you guys were with Rawkus in the early 2000s, but that's where El comes from and has been dropping acclaimed stuff since. I would try "Blockbuster Night Part 1" for another RTJ try, if you don't like that I think you're just not going to like RTJ at all. Except for a song like "Early" which is different for them but is more emotionally resonant.

Thursday night in the danger room and Crown are songs that convey "Heart" of RTJ

Killer Mike and El P are both highly regarded by literally everyone in the hip hop game.

Why are y'all dissliking this video? You wanted their reaction and you got it. Taste differs.

Super bummed you guys didn't like this.

I loved this song from the first time I heard it and this was my intro to RTJ

FINALLY, RTJ!! Thank you.

Feels like a low budget video game beat. That’s exactly what kind of music Run The Jewels makes. They’ve made a lot of video game music and preformed at the Game Awards.

Wow. I had a feeling y’all weren’t Run The Jewels fans. Damn. Well, it was good while it lasted.

React to Run the Jewels - Close your Eyes Feat Zack De La Rocha of Rage against the machine

Been waiting a year for this🤙🏼

I would recommend from Run The Jewels “Nobody Speak”, “Jeopardy”, “A Christmas F****** Miracle”, “Chase Me”.

I don't think this song is a very good introduction for Run The Jewels, if you guys want some songs that I think will be more your type check out Oh My Darling Don't Cry or Close Your Eyes (And Count To F*ck) featuring the vocalist of Rage Against The Machine. Also I suggest checking out some of El-P's solo stuff because he has some really great songs. Tasmanian Pain Coaster and Drones Over BKLYN would be good ones to start with.

Y’all tripping on every level. They were spitting on this track.

Finally RTJ! Haven't watched yet, can't wait to see what you guys think

I feel like most people were all for this song because of the Black Panther movie. It played during the trailer and I saw this song everywhere after that.

How can you say you’re a hip hop fan and not like RTJ? Weird

I don't listen to rap, but I listen to RTJ! Disappointed in your thoughts. I have been open more to listening to rap since your channel, I gave up on rap after the mid 90s. You guys should check out the Judgement Night Sound Track.

WHEN GEORGE SAID “A beat from a low budget video game” LMAO. I’m a fan of RTJ but it WAS used in a low budget video game called “Rogue Company” LMAOOOOO. I always appreciate y’all’s genuineness and honesty in your reactions!!

Y'all crazy for not feeling this. I think y'all would love "Thursday in the Danger Room".

Should've started with the song, "Run The Jewels", by the group, Run The Jewels, off of the album, Run The Jewels. After that, the closing track to their latest record, "Report to the Shareholders//Kill Your Masters", should be your next stop for some real insightful social commentary on top of fire progressive beats.

I'm a fan of RTJ but I've never really liked this song. If you're looking for more "street" songs I'd suggest DDFH or Angel Duster. Panther Like a Panther is also fun. I would say this song's sound is an okay representation of their overall sound, I could pick out EL-P's production from anywhere. However, the beat in this song crawls along which is unusual, the flow is not that great, and the lyrics are meh. Just to get this out there, EL-P is probably one of the most prolific and outstanding producers I've ever heard. He produced a number of albums on the Definitive Juxtaposition (Def Jux) label, including a few of his own albums. Probably the album I remember most fondly is the "Cannibal Ox - Cold Vein" album, absolutely legendary! The track "The F Word" is dope.

Watching the actual video when it comes to Run the Jewels adds another element to them. Also, beats slap and live shows are crazy.

If you know their music you’ll hear it in commercials and tv shows. These guys know how to get paid.

New RTJ album out, would love to see a 2nd chance reaction. JU$T would be my top pick.

They should of reacted to the music video. That's what made me like the song.

Wow, WTF - I'm a metalhead who occasionally listens to rap and not only have I heard about Run the Jewels before, but I actually listened to two of their albums and remembering enjoying them. Like someone already said in the comments - these guys give me a progressive rap vibe, just like you would get with prog metal bands. They're out there to push the envelope.

You guys probably remeber the beat because it was in some advertisement for Black Panther.