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What Had Happened Was

Killer Mike - R.A.P. Music

May 12, 2021
Killer Mike, a musician who collaborated with El-P, discusses their bombastic LP that changed their careers. They reflect on the passing of Mr. MF Doom and the impact of his music. They explore reinvention and the process of creating records. The chapter highlights the significance of lyrics influenced by Reagan's presidency.
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Quick takeaways

  • The collaboration between Killer Mike and El-P on the album R.A.P. Music changed the course of both of their careers.
  • They aimed to create a warm and inclusive album that incorporated southern music influences and had unapologetically honest lyrics.

Deep dives

The Origins of the Collaboration

In this podcast episode, Mike Eagle and L.P. discuss their initial collaboration on the project called Rap Music or R.A.P. music. They talk about how their collaboration started and their first meeting at the release party for L.P.'s album. They also discuss the significance of MF Doom's passing and take a moment to pay tribute to him at the beginning of the episode.

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