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Queens, New York (1983 – 2002)
Run-D.M.C. was a hip hop group founded by the late Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell that included Joseph “Run” Simmons and Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels. The group had an enormous impact on the development of hip hop through the 1980s and is credited with breaking hip hop into mainstream music. The three members of Run-D.M.C. grew up in Hollis, Queens, New York, USA.
Mainstream success
The band signed a record deal with Profile Records in 1983, and Run’s older brother, Russell “Rush” Simmons, signed Run-D.M.C. to his newly formed management company Rush Productions that same year. On their first major United States tour, the group set new fads by performing dressed in baggy black clothing, Adidas Sneakers (always with shoelaces removed), and Fedora hats.
Their mainstream success continued as the group performed at the famous Live Aid concert in 1985, and their 1986 album ‘’Raising Hell’’ became the highest-selling rap album in history (this record was later broken as rap gained more popularity with artists like Notorious B.I.G. and Eminem), reaching number 3 on the ‘’Billboard magazine’’ album charts and selling over 3 million copies. The album featured the famous cover version of Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way”, a rap-rock collaboration performed with Aerosmith members Steven Tyler and Joe Perry. The song was the first hip-hop track to make the Top 10 on Billboard’s singles charts.
Mainstream success
The band signed a record deal with Profile Records in 1983, and Run’s older brother, Russell “Rush” Simmons, signed Run-D.M.C. to his newly formed management company Rush Productions that same year. On their first major United States tour, the group set new fads by performing dressed in baggy black clothing, Adidas Sneakers (always with shoelaces removed), and Fedora hats.
Their mainstream success continued as the group performed at the famous Live Aid concert in 1985, and their 1986 album ‘’Raising Hell’’ became the highest-selling rap album in history (this record was later broken as rap gained more popularity with artists like Notorious B.I.G. and Eminem), reaching number 3 on the ‘’Billboard magazine’’ album charts and selling over 3 million copies. The album featured the famous cover version of Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way”, a rap-rock collaboration performed with Aerosmith members Steven Tyler and Joe Perry. The song was the first hip-hop track to make the Top 10 on Billboard’s singles charts.
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SelenaSweety wrote:
just got this Artist's ringtones at www.itsflycell.com. It's Tricky is my favorite, love it!
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olszk wrote:
my favourite
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wrooblas wrote:
Christmas In Hollis will be the most listened track during Christmas ;D for sure :D
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raul_martman95 wrote:
Fuck, will come to Spain and I won't can to go. The fucking boss of rap!
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JeremyAce4 wrote:
I love when people complain that other people like a band that they like. "I liked 'em before you, I am a real fan." Whatever.
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Allocess wrote:
True Hip Hop.
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Mo-Dilla wrote:
lol, I've been noticing the hipsters with RUN DMC shirts too. Thats funny I didn't know it was like a fad to wear them.
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Sunzy wrote:
yeah, likewise Murphy.
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Murphy_2112 wrote:
I bought a Run-DMC shirt because I love their music, completely unaware that douchebags the world over are wearing them for fashion only. Now when someone compliments me on my shirt, I feel compelled to tell them I've been listening to the band for years.
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FiyahG wrote:
IM THE KING OF ROCK!
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MissClarck wrote:
Hi, I just want to present you this new band Bantunano with their afrogroove's music style. It's AWESOME...listen to blackNinja and Bantugroove songs which are so funky and soul awesome http://www.lastfm.fr/music/Bantunani
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rafanew7 wrote:
True hip hop!
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_stubbs_ wrote:
It's Tricky!!!!
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lolzunicorn wrote:
You're right malloun4eg. They don't have to talk about those things to become popular :)
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malloun4eG wrote:
I don't listen rud-dmc so much,but i'll respect them to death no racism,alcahol,weed and they become popular...THE REASON is REAL good Hip-Hop
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KaoriSaeki wrote:
I found it in Wal-Mart right next to Hannah Montana.
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glenSM wrote:
I love these guys, peter piper is my favourite rap song. I would love to buy their shirt but didnt find any yet
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Ba70n wrote:
It's Tricky,Tricky,Tricky .ееееее
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k4rmAlicious wrote:
Greatest hip hop band ever.[2]
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