The Seattle hip-hop duo are blowing up right now and for good reason. Here's a primer for the uninitiated.
"Can't Hold Us" (Live on KEXP)
Why this is awesome: This in-studio performance has Macklemore rapping alongside live violin and brass. At the end, the rapper takes a complete backseat and lets the gorgeous instrumental do the talking.
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"Thrift Shop"
Why this is awesome: Their biggest hit so far has made the jump from viral hit to Top 40 radio, and it's basically just them getting really, really excited about shopping for secondhand clothes.
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Jabari Presents: "Macklemore and Ryan Lewis," a Documentary
Why this is awesome: This relatively short documentary [15:20] is incredibly interesting and sheds some light on how Macklemore and Ryan Lewis found themselves thrust into the spotlight with their newest release, The Heist.
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"Irish Celebration"
Why this is awesome: White guys rapping are hard to take seriously, and a white guy rapping about being Irish is scientifically proven to be the least cool thing ever. This song, though, has a strange personal twist to it and feels far less lame than it should.
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