DJ Shadow returns to one of his most iconic collaborations with “Nobody Speak Part 2,” a sequel to his 2016 track with Run The Jewels, now expanded with new voices and a refreshed creative direction.
This updated version brings in Denzel Curry and TiaCorine, who take the lead for most of the track, trading sharp, high-energy verses over DJ Shadow’s dense, cinematic production. The beat retains the confrontational, larger-than-life energy that made the original stand out, while pushing into newer experimental textures.
Run The Jewels reappear later in the record, contributing a hook that ties the sequel back to its roots, reinforcing the continuity between both tracks without overshadowing the new collaborators. The result is a structured but chaotic posse cut that balances nostalgia with evolution.
“Nobody Speak Part 2” ultimately feels like a modern expansion of the original’s aggressive spirit, bridging eras of alternative hip-hop through a mix of veteran presence and newer underground energy.
