Don't know if there are any other fans of this guy on here but he's probably my favorite rapper working today and his last album "I'll Sleep When You're Dead" is one of my all-time favorites. His new one should be coming out before too long.

First two singles:

i was into the def jux crew in a big way a long time ago but lost track of them. i still spin mr. lif and aesop rock sometimes, but haven't checked on el-p in many years. from the sound of the videos, i've been missing out.

Yeah, these sound great. Thanks for the recommendation.

This leaked and it's fucking amazing.

Seriously, everyone get this ASAP.

This is my album of the year so far.
If you haven't heard anything from this album this might be the place to start. Also worth checking if you're a fan of Islands or TV on the Radio.

Every time I see this band name I think it's going to be about Emerson, Lake and Palmer.

Every time I see this thread title I think it's going to be about a new LP by The Cure.

every time i see this thread it makes me want to listen to killer mike

Me too. Glad it's getting a little bit of attention even though there aren't a lot of rap fans on here. I think it almost transcends the genre and is just "great fucking music."

I intend to pick this up. I've been needing some new hip-hop to chew on and I've really liked what I've heard so far. Thanks for the recommendation.

You're welcome man. Also if you like Killer Mike, El-P produced his new album R.A.P. Music that just came out and is also supposedly very good, I'll be checking it out soon. They're going on tour pretty soon, already got my tickets.

Oh and if you like Danny Brown on "Oh, Hail No" his album XXX is also pretty good.

What the fuck is the matter with you?

the album doesn't make you dance?

i'll sleep when you're dead makes me:

This album makes me bob my head until I need to see a chiropractor.

maybe its the mars volta aesop rock connections, but i'm so much more in love w/ his first album.

This album deserves more attention here. It's really fucking good. Has El-P always been so politcal in his music? I've heard random songs of his in the past but didn't really pay attention too closely. This almost feels like a concept album.

There's just not a lot of rap fans on here, which is understandable. But I agree, it's a great album. As for El-P's politics, he's always had kind of an anti-authoritarian bent but it's definitely been more pronounced on the last two albums. He's also clearly obsessed with post-apocalyptic and dystopian imagery so that lends to the intense, political vibe. I think it's a definitely a concept album, and El-P has even kind confirmed that, saying it was influenced by the death of his friend Camu Tao and is basically about the journey from despair to hope, wanting death to loving life. That's why the last song is really powerful to me, I love things that succeed at being genuinely uplifting without being corny. It also doesn't hurt that the El-P/Killer Mike/Despot verse trading in Tougher Colder Killer is probably the best thing I've heard in music all year.

Going to the show this Saturday, can't wait.