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Run-D.M.C. is the 1984 debut album by Hollis, Queens trio Run-DMC, Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels and Jam Master Jay, released by Profile Records.
The story
The 1983 single “It’s Like That” with “Sucker M.C.’s” on the flip side made everything before it sound dated. The album became the first rap album certified gold, and “Rock Box” was one of the first rap videos to get MTV airplay.
Sound and production
Larry Smith and Russell Simmons produced sparse, booming drum-machine tracks with almost nothing else in the way. “Rock Box” added rock guitar from Eddie Martinez, a move that set up “Walk This Way.”
Legacy
Street clothes, leather and Adidas replaced disco-era costumes, and rap’s modern image was born.
Tracklist & credits
Produced by Roddey Hui, Larry Smith, Russell Simmons
- A1Hard Times3:53
- A2Rock Box5:28
- A3Jam-Master Jay3:21
- A4Hollis Crew (Krush-Groove 2)3:12
- A5Sucker M.C.'s (Krush-Groove 1)3:15
- B1It's Like That4:45
- B2Wake Up5:30
- B330 Days5:45
- B4Jay's Game4:17
Tracklist and producer credits: Discogs. Gear credits: Breakbeat Archive, sourced on each credit.
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