What's the best way to respond to someone leaking your new album? Leak it yourself.
That's what El-P and Killer Mike did after Run The Jewels 2 found its way to the masses on Thursday from an unknown source. Early Friday morning (Oct. 24), the pair decided the leak was legit enough, and began giving the new album away for free.
All this despite having a label — Mass Appeal — and having previously offered several pre-order options to fans.
"AW F-K IT," an email to fans read (via Billboard). "WE CAN'T WAIT ANY LONGER. ... We just couldn't wait another damn day longer to share RTJ2 with you. Thank you to all the jewel runners worldwide for all your support. It means everything to us. Please enjoy the music. It was made for you."
Y'all can download the official version here.
Run the Jewels 2 was originally due for an Oct. 28 release.
Here's the official tracklist:
01. Jeopardy
02. Oh My Darling Don't Cry
03. Blockbuster Night Part 1
04. Close Your Eyes (And Count To F---) [Featuring Zack de la Rocha]
05. All My Life
06. Lie, Cheat, Steal
07. Early [Featuring BOOTS]
08. All Due Respect [Featuring Travis Barker]
09. Love Again (Akinyele Back)
10. Crown [Featuring Diane Coffee]
11. Angel Duster
And here are the upcoming shows:
10/24: Columbia, SC @ Music Farm
10/25: Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
10/31: Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
11/1: Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
11/2: Charlottesville, VA @ Jefferson Theater
11/3: Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle
11/4: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
11/6: Dallas, TX @ Trees
11/7: Austin, TX @ Fun Fun Fun Fest
11/8: Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald's
11/10: Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
11/11: La Jolla, CA @ Porters Pub
11/12: Pomona, CA @ Glass House
11/14: San Francisco, CA @ Mezzanine
11/15: Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
11/17: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
11/18: Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre
11/20: Minneapolis, MN @ First Line Music Café
11/21: Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
11/22: Chicago, IL @ Metro
11/25: Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
11/26: Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
11/27: Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
11/28; Boston, MA @ Paradise
11/29: New York, NY @ Stage 48
12/30: Lorne, AU @ Falls Festival
12/31: Marion Bay, AU @ Falls Festival
1/1: Sydney, AU @ Field Day
1/2: Byron Bay, AU @ Falls Festival
1/4: Busselton, AU @ Southbound Festival
1/7: Sydney, AU @ Enmore Theatre
1/8: Melbourne, AU @ The Forum
1/9: Brisbane, AU @ Hi Fi
1/10: Auckland, NZ @ Town Hall
Oh, and Meow the Jewels is officially happening. More on that here.
