Killer Mike Adds Damian Marley For Reggae Flip Of "RUN"

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Killer Mike keeps finding creative ways to spruce up "MICHAEL."

After taking a break with Run The Jewels and El-P, Killer Mike decided to make a big comeback on his own this year. In fact, it had been an 11-year return in the making. His last solo effort was released on May 15, 2012 with R.A.P. Music. That was until June 16 of this year, when Mike unleashed perhaps his best record to date, with MICHAEL. It has done so well for the Georgia legend that is up for a handful of GRAMMY nominations.

It is easy to see why it could win Best Rap Album, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Performance categories. There are so many fantastic records on this LP. "SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS" is the key player here, but "RUN" with Young Thug is another fun one. The great additional tracks and remixes have also helped bolster the legitimacy around Mike's self-titled tape.

Listen To "RUN (Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley Version)" By Killer Mike And Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley

Mike has redone "MOTHERLESS," "DOWN BY LAW," and now "RUN." For the latter, he has brought on the reggae legend, Damian Marley. This new version keeps a similar rhythm to the original but relies more on drums and horns. If you pay close attention the beat's pattern has a slight hint of Thugger's "Wyclef Jean" from his 2016 project JEFFERY. You can check out the music video above.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new remix, "RUN (Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley Version)," by Killer Mike and Damian Marley? Do you prefer this rendition, or the original with Young Thug? Is this still your favorite song off of MICHAEL? Where does this album rank for you amongst the rest of the rap albums from 2023? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Killer Mike. Furthermore, stay with us for all of the best song drops throughout the week.

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Zachary Horvath is one of the Music Freelance News Writers at HotNewHipHop and has held that title since August 2023. Prior to this position, he held another freelance gig covering local high school football, girls and boys varsity basketball, in addition to recapping Cleveland Cavaliers games remotely. He's taken the previous experience and used it to become a jack of all trades at HotNewHipHop. Zach has thoroughly enjoyed tackling some of the trending topics in sports, with a larger focus on hip-hop and pop culture. Some of those include Bronny James's draft stock, a multitude of angles swirling around the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, as well as Diddy's arrest and lawsuits. Separate from the headlines that everyone wants to hear about, he was fortunate enough to help spread Zaytoven's current thoughts at the time around mid-December in 2023. Even though being able to give his expertise on these stories is fulfilling, being able to share his passion for releases trumps that ever so slightly. Having the chance to express his excitement indirectly about what he thinks our readers should be checking out/revisiting grows his passion for writing that much more.
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