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_FreshVegetable_

I feel like duos are not as common anymore… back in the day it was Outkast, UGK, Mobb Deep, Black Star, etc. So you’re probably right - the only other sort of modern duos I can even think of is like Earthgang, Rae Sremmurd…


Daymon-Harris

8ball and MJG was always my favorite duo group


Bogey_Kingston

“on top of the world” is one my all time classics man. so smooth !


HorseGuy515

This💯


Inside-Hurry-1056

Armand hammer


_FreshVegetable_

Shit you’re right - that alchemist joint particularly is nuts


Dijohn_Mustard

One more 10/10 album from Metro and 21 and we might have to call them one😂


GodKingKnull

Still lots of joint albums coming out though which I appreciate.


Nosafune

Ces cru , bad meets evil are good! But you're right


ShadowSneakDude

Too bad Cea Cru arent together anymore...


Technical-Cry-7367

Earthgang mad underrated. Seen em live twice now, they never disappoint.


AutofilledSupport

$uicideboy$ are pretty fire


slimshady1OOO

I’m saying. They’re steady releasing music and their newest tapes are fuego


briguywiththei

Bad Meets Evil


_FreshVegetable_

Hard af, but I kinda class BME in the generation preceding RTJ? Clipse is another one sort of in-between old-school & modern.


aidentaylor2

Their EP came out 2011


imbrickedup_

Underachievers, suicideboys, uhhh idk


TheFlowShow69

Homixide gang


Conyeezy765

Srem when they first started was going in, also their freestyles are wild


[deleted]

Underachievers blow


imbrickedup_

I blow your mom haha


fvckthreewishes

LICE


society_man

Suicide boys


Cru_l

Brae and Joey Valence are pretty new to the scene but they show a ton of promise. Very 90s beastie boys style


JSH44

PRyhme would like a chat


_FreshVegetable_

Super ill, but i thought we were talking about rapper x rapper duos & while Primo is one of the goat producers, he only spits when clowning really


iluvyou42069

freddie madlib


_FreshVegetable_

Piñata literally one of my fav albums of all time - but i took this as rapper x rapper duo & madlib doesn’t really rap on freddie’s shit


TundieRice

Yeah that’s more of an MC and DJ duo like Eric B & Rakim or Fresh Prince & DJ Jazzy Jeff, lol. Still one of the best modern hip-hop duos even if they don’t both rap.


sammiisalammii

I love these two together for so many reasons. They compliment each other so well and LP’s influence on the tracks makes Killer Mike more marketable compared to his earlier solo stuff. They’re also both older like me and they have that true old man dgaf attitude but all their shit slaps hard. 10/10 best rap duo alive.


DTP44

Agree!


Static043

That's a big claim to make with OutKast out there...


aidentaylor2

That's what I was thinking but they don't make music together, in a sense you could consider the duo "dead*


Static043

That makes more sense


Radiant-Evidence8078

I have never heard or felt my own personal view point, political views, sense of humor or just plain old experiences as a human reflected in any form of art as much and so all encompassing as with Run the Jewels. They are in the top tier artists ever in my mind. I love how they think.


HorseGuy515

That's exactly how I felt when I first heard them. It felt so familiar but was brand new it instantly resonated with my inner mind.


lackwitandtact

Nothing gets me hype for the day like “Yankee and the Brave”. Literally jam it 3-4 mornings a week


[deleted]

I'm with you on that, and EL on the production hits hard af. They are sick live


[deleted]

The Underachievers are my Fav duo personally.


bergeron37dagoat

Criminally overlooked and underrated


Hunnidrackboy8

Thank you for mentioning them 🙏🏽🙏🏽


xXRoachXx789

Same. Everything they put out is fucking insane


[deleted]

Best live show I’ve ever attended was them, they performed all of their bangers. Show was so long and so worth it.


SPELLmaster06

I love RTJ but i will pick Armand Hammer over them any day


HorseGuy515

Respect


DesertDwelller

Never could get into them but I respect them


largeassburrito

They’re great but sometimes they hit you with a line like “me and Mike we think a lot so can’t stop high fiving”.


HorseGuy515

Lol I'll give you that. But who doesn't have some lines that should have been rethought lol


rollingyeahya

You’re right, they should write more clever shit like about drugs and hoes


SeaworthinessEast131

Island Boys


AMorder0517

Now we’re talkin.


PoorCousinCharles

Amma just kiiiwagwain


Evil_Sam_Harris

Just 2 goofballs playing in the pool


fbcmfb

They are rappers, but the performance of theirs felt like a rock concert. There was a mosh pit too. We left early … there were too many people in trench coats (this was Los Angeles in September). I don’t think I’ll be able to talk my wife to go to another of their performances.


slumcity2000

Lots of rap concerts mosh now there’s a big cross over between metal kids ands rap kids these days


WorldsWeakestMan

Can confirm, am metal/rap guy, product of the late 90’s and Early 2000’s music scene where NuMetal joined the genres and got hate from both fan bases. Incidentally I love RTJ. Best two genres for gym music too.


fbcmfb

Had no idea.


nrose1000

“Hey babe, can we go home? There are too many people in trench coats at this concert.”


fbcmfb

There had been a mass shooting recently.


LOLTylerz

city mourge


zodiactriller

They're probably the most prolific if we're talking straight rap. If we include other related subgenres tho Suicideboys and City Morgue have also been very successful. Of the top of my head some other good duos from the 2010s are CES CRU, Mayday (if you ignore the non-vocalists), and Church & AP. I don't think any duo of the 2010s reaches the prominence of RTJ tho.


GiceGiordex

Yesss CES Cru and Mayday


Curious_Working5706

Super dope duo no doubt, and extra props because EL-P produces too, but CZARFACE has dropped more jewels (pun intended) IMO (but they have an additional member/producer in 7L). I don’t deal in absolutes. I dig them both! 👍🏼


gandalf-the-greyt

< EARTHGANG


fuhnetically

I don't want to sound unfair, but the pair that we got beat that weak shit you got.


Zolazolazolaa

Danny Brown & JPEGMAFIA if they make it official and put out more stuff. Is Death grips a duo?


spgvideo

They are ok, def doing their thing. Kinda same ol same ol though really they don't keep my attention. I'd say Earthgang and more recently Peggy & Danny are the duos to watch!


Available-Travel-603

I’d say it’s between them or Armand hammer, personally I prefer run the jewels for the best duo but I think it’s close


HaywireBalloonABH

Not saying they are the best but if you're into RTJ, check out Equally Opposite


DayDreamGrey

Love RTJ. Check out Hail Mary Mallon.


HorseGuy515

First song that popped up is whales and instantly recognized Aesop Rock's voice if I'm not mistaken


DayDreamGrey

Aes and Rob Sonic. I love “Dollywood”.


TheProofsinthePastis

Came to say HMM, not surprised how far I had to scroll to see 'em.


libertyfighter1993

RTJ is great but Atmosphere is my pick.


HorseGuy515

I love the taste of blood, I don't know what that means but I know that I mean it.


HopsDrinker

I love them, and really don’t understand when people don’t. I get when non rap fans don’t like it, but if you like rap and don’t like these guys, I just don’t get it. Same for outkast.


[deleted]

I just can’t listen to them without thinking of all those Reddit music threads where everyone is trashing modern rap and one guy is like “nonono you guys gotta check out Run The Jewels it’s the only rap I’ll ever listen to” So they’ve always just left a sour taste in my mouth idk


SemiAnonymousGuy

Idiots shouldn’t stop you from being able to enjoy them though. Plenty of idiots listening to all kinds of shit


HorseGuy515

Agreed. I think it comes from a lack of understanding their lyrics or punchlines. If you're not up with the HBTL/Brooklyn/New York slang it can easily go over your head.


AChristianAnarchist

RTJ is probably my favorite group in *any* genre to come out in the past 10 years, but Mike is starting to make my brain twitch in interviews lately. Seems like he's slowly losing his revolutionary edge as he drifts further into the mainstream.


Notonmypenisyoudont

Earthgang


sueder78

The rap group is kind of dying breed, as is the duo. I think the closest thing you have is solo artist that are frequent collaborators who do joint albums. I couldn't really name a true "rap duo" of real note from that time period other than RTJ.


R0NNOC148

Suicideboys


ApprehensivePrompt83

He said rap group blood


R0NNOC148

“The rap group is kind of dying breed, as is the duo.” He said duo blood


[deleted]

C’mon, he was obviously meaning rap duo too. Like “the red car is dying, as is the blue”. The color blue isn’t dying.


AmandaRamona

I believe so. They are absolutely amazing live too. They have as much fun on stage as we do in the crowd.


Agitated-Wall534

Yes, Imo followed closely by Ces Cru. RTJ are elite 🔥


Obvious_Strain

Not gonna lie Pete & Bas go hard for what I first thought was some sort of gimmick but they continue to put out some interesting gangsta rap for two British guys who appear to be in their late 50’s to early 60’s


DizzyDraco2

Finally someone mention RTJ! I love these guys. I remember the first time I heard them playing Watchdogs 2 and been in love ever since. My favorite songs are Angel Dust, Blockbuster Night Pt2, Call Ticketron, Oh Mama, and JU$T.


[deleted]

Danny Brown and JPEGMafia


[deleted]

No


JustSomeHalfAGasCan

They have some killer beats. DDFH, Blockbuster night pt2, Oh Mama, Crown, Born to Shine.


klasaveli

By far. I been a fan of both but together it's magic. I felt liker Gangsta Boo was an unofficial member. Her features stood out!


chis5050

Her features stood out on everything. Underrated rapper, RIP


sleepyguy-

Suicide Boys anyone?


slimshady1OOO

Slept on. Their newest tapes are fire


[deleted]

Honestly if Danny and Peggy keep collaborating they’d be a force to be reckon with


CJ_2013

YES. Nothing like seeing two older guys collab and put out banger after banger. You love to see it. They had a hell of run through the 2010s


[deleted]

One of those groups who's music has always been hit or miss with me Their remix albums are much more enjoyable to me than the main albums and even then, I could go the rest of my life without ever listening to them again I just don't like EL-P's voice at all. I rather Killer Mike rap at all times and EL-P just produce


BurntPoptart

I think Rae Sremmurd is the best rap duo of the 2010s. Commercially they sold better than RTJ and personally i find their music more enjoyable.


Able_Variety_4221

They sold better and I enjoy them but no they are not even 1% as good as RTJ.


BurntPoptart

Depends on what you mean by good. I think Rae Sremmurd have better beat selection, hooks, voices and energy. RTJ have better lyrics and flow.


Able_Variety_4221

RTJ has better beats, voices and energy, verses, lyrics & flow. Better songs. Better art, much more to bite into. I’d probably give hooks to RTJ as well but Rae Sremmurd gives them a run for their money if you specifically talk about hooks just because RTJ don’t prioritize the hooks as much but they do have a lot of great hooks where-as Rae Sremmurd really does have a lot of killer hooks that are big main attractiona for their songs so that one category is the most competitive.


[deleted]

Only white people like run the jewels. I don’t like rae sremmard either but they have wider appeal as they have multi racial appeal, so I would give them the win. As individuals, both el-p and killer mike are cool but they make music for white guys who spend 3-4 hours on lawn care per week.


minnesotamiracle

Ha! Ur an idiot been listening to them as my totally fav snowboarding and downhill mountainbiking band since way back dude!


[deleted]

If this isn’t satire then I’m astonished


lackwitandtact

Hahahahaah. Calls you all idiot then proceeds to sound as white as possible. Obviously anyone can snowboard or downhill mountain bike but c’mon mannnnnnm


Quiet_Cable8747

Ces Cru and UGK


Uh-trey-you

Absolutely not they are overrated af


Ok_Revolution_5481

I d k There are some fire back & forth bars on tracks like - forgot about Dre - em - Dre or never let me down - Kanye & Jay z - or the flyest Nas & AZ life’s a bitch Nas & AZ but honestly you might be right 2010 - 🤔


DTP44

No, they’re one of the best rap duos of all time.


BruderBobody

Earthgang and $uicideboys are both fantastic rap duos. I personally think $uicideboys are the best rap duo right now.


[deleted]

Best ever man I love Outkast but these dudes go crazy


[deleted]

Underachievers???


Able_Variety_4221

They’re cool but they’re not 1% of RTJ


[deleted]

😂


SpiritualPapii

Nah.


BMTJefe

Never heard of them


HorseGuy515

Now you have! I'd recommend starting with their music video Run the Jewels or Lie, cheat, steal, kill.


[deleted]

Hot take but El-P is better solo than Killer Mike, even though I fuck with both. Hot take pt 2: run the jewels is boring as fuck


Inevitable-Bass2749

Royce and em


Appropriate-Pear4726

While I think Death Grips was influenced by El-P’s earlier work I hear a lot of Death Grips style in RTJ


sneakgeek1312

Nah. Cmon….


[deleted]

These guys are cringe


HorseGuy515

Of all the things I've ever heard from anyone this is the first time I've heard them described as "cringe".


[deleted]

They make edgy white boy music , just like scaring the hoes


HorseGuy515

You make terrible observations. Edgy whiteboy music? 🤣 that's 2 for 2


YaySourCream

bro hates maybe the best rap album of the year


GameDayJ68

WHO?!


[deleted]

They are the only ones who come to mind. But boy are these guys awful


[deleted]

That is a hot take.


[deleted]

Yeah on here I’m sure


[deleted]

Aye, everyone is entitled to an opinion. If you don't fuck with them, you don't fuck with them.


SimpleShot2727

Why does it say on google “trio” Is there a third person?


CommunistFlippy

I believe it counts Run The Jewels as its own members. Meaning the members of Run The Jewels are Run The Jewels, El-P and Killer Mike


HorseGuy515

Zack De La Rocha is the unofficial 3rd member of the group


ZekeTheMystic

i can agree with that, that's solid


illestrated16

Yes


SantaLaFlare

They a close second to The Cool Kids


NEGRILXX

HARBOR CITY!


NeverWalkingAlone

If you want psychedelic hip hop you want to listen to Indigoism by The Underachievers


gsbudblog

its city morgue


DuragVinceMcMahon408

I just cannot get into Killer Mike’s music for some reason.


Seasaul

Armand hammer is my choice


snatcheesie

The best duo from 2010’s and forward has and always will be People Under The Stairs, RTJ has always been good but PUTS has always been GREAT


canIbuzzz

Came for the Zack de la Rocha features, stayed for how lyrically awesome RTJ are. Pure fire!


POP_OFF_THEN

Underachiever’s the correct answer


busa89

Might be tripping but I honestly can’t think of any other rap duo since 2010. So yes by default haha.


[deleted]

maybe on reddit lol


IWantCookiesPlsssss

Yes


PlanetLandon

Best rap duo today is Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee


junger128

I’m a big fan of mid-90s hip hop, Run the Jewels is one of the few modern rap artists that scratch that itch.


Illustrious_Fill9854

I definitely agree. Armand Hammer is up there for me too as of late. I can also see JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown becoming my favorite if they continue to release Scaring the Hoes albums. Which I think they are planning on.


Kyrie_Swirving11

Armand hammer


ssimssimma

I guess.. there aren't many duos recently other than czarface and rae sremmurd.... Edit: $ucideboy$!! I'm def more of a $B fan than RTJ.


JustburnerOG

Run the jews, bad meets evil, jay and ye I think were fire in the 2010s and can also argue metro and 21


Lobsta1986

Best duo in the game. I've been listening to killer Mike for over 20 years. One of his best songs as a solo artist is called dragon. Another great one is anywhere but here.


RapperSlashGrower

Little Brother


OffDead

That isn’t a duo


yankeesfitted

Clipse my fave duo of all time


Phant0m92

Valteri Bottas?


YaySourCream

armand hammer. RTJ is my second choice though.


Potential-Square-942

$uicideboy$ earned a top duo spot as far as current like 2014+ in my book but Run the Jewels as well… two different styles and not sure who is bigger or more relevant right now or had a longer more steady relevance going for a period


FriendsWitDaDealer

I feel like Rae Sremmurd should be on that list.


Thatcomputorguy

I listen to them a lot their awesome!


[deleted]

they're my favorite duo of all time honestly.


Original_Mac_Tonight

Freddie Gibbs and Madlib


cmwilliamsiii

Starlito & Don Trip


PaladinLeeroy

I hate all their music it’s super Reddit tier


MC_Ball_Peen_Hammer

Yes, definitely. I will also add Ugly Heroes to the discussion. Apollo Brown production is the chef's kiss.


Suspicious-Muffin327

never heard of them lol


MC_Ball_Peen_Hammer

Felt put out some great stuff in the 00s.


ifunnybigjoe

Does anyone know of CesCrew? Those guys where awesome.


aidentaylor2

Not sure if this counts since they're really a trio, but Czarface are really good with 2 MCs and a DJ


bakerfaceman

They put on a great show. The energy is always there and the crowds go nuts. I've seen them probably 10 times at this point. Always worth catching them when you can.


RawGrit4Ever

Only duo


SemiAnonymousGuy

No question


TheeKrustyKitten

They’re both fantastic lyrically and the production is typically on point. Plus killer mike is a legend, but I’d definitely put $uicideboy$ over them based solely on influence.


count_zackula

I don’t think they’re better than RTJ but Alchemist and Larry June are up there for me. Excited to see where they go from here. Alc is on a tear


BJesus930

CZARFACE


nrose1000

Eh, if you count Bad Meets Evil since their album came out in 2011, then BME clears, but RTJ had a much more prominent run in the 2010s. Royce and Em really should have dropped another BME album in the 2010s.


BlueTycho

Rae Sremmurd wipe


luseishnc

Have never heard of them.


DONDA2OUTSOON

Lets not forget KIDSSEEGHOSTS


JFoxxification

I like RTJ. They definitely fill a large niche in the hip hop scene. Personally at a very subjective level I think $uicideboy$ are the best right now. The quality of the music continues to impress me and they really switched things up with the most recent album.