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This week saw the release of a highly anticipated album from Run The Jewels , the unique pairing of underground hip hop legend EL-P and Dungeon Family MC Killer Mike. After collaborating together on "R.A.P. Music", Killer Mikes' critically acclaimed last album which was produced in its entirety by EL-P, the duo release this new project which sees them sharing the MC-ing duties. A native of Brooklyn, EL-P is considered an underground legend by the hip hop community, cutting his teeth as one of the founding members of Company Flow alongside Mr Len and Bigg Jus, releasing the instant classic "Funcrusher Plus" on Rawkus Records in 1997. EL-P then went on to form his own record label Definitive Jux after the disbanding of Company Flow in the early 2000's. Releases such as Cannibal Ox's "Cold Vein" (which was entirely produced by EL-P) , Aesop Rock's "Labor Days" and El-P's first solo album "Fantastic Damage...

If you're like me, you like your hip hop to involve grimy beats, obscure lyrics, weird dudes and a significant tinge of weed and alcohol induced craziness, then Flatbush Zombies will be right up your street. Coming from the eclectic hotbed of music that is Brooklyn, Flatbush Zombies consists of the wild trio of Meechy Darko, Zombie Juice and Eric Arc Elliot. The group appeared as if from nowhere last year with the internet smash video for 'Thug Waffle', which saw them do what they do best, spit hard bars, smoke weed and eat waffles! Since 'Thug Waffle', the group have only got bigger, with the release of their first mixtape 'D.R.U.G.S' and collaborations with the likes of Kilo Kish, ASAP Mob and A-Trak under their belts, the Zombies are gonna be ones to watch in 2013! Check out their video for the newest single MRAZ above, then head over to their Twitter and download 'D.R.U.G.S'!