High Profile: The Original Rhymes
Run-DMC · 2002
78 min · 20 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · rap rock
A vibrant collection of classic hip-hop anthems that defined a generation and showcased the genre's evolution.
High Profile: The Original Rhymes is an album by Run-DMC, released in 2002. A vibrant collection of classic hip-hop anthems that defined a generation and showcased the genre's evolution. 'High Profile' is notable for its collection of tracks that not only charted but also influenced countless artists across genres, including rock and pop. Tracks like 'Walk This Way' helped bridge hip-hop and mainstream music, leading to critical acclaim and solidifying Run-DMC's legacy. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does High Profile: The Original Rhymes sound like?
A vibrant collection of classic hip-hop anthems that defined a generation and showcased the genre's evolution. Rooted in hardcore hip-hop and East Coast hip-hop.
What makes High Profile: The Original Rhymes by Run-DMC notable?
'High Profile' is notable for its collection of tracks that not only charted but also influenced countless artists across genres, including rock and pop. Tracks like 'Walk This Way' helped bridge hip-hop and mainstream music, leading to critical acclaim and solidifying Run-DMC's legacy. Released in 2002, 'High Profile: The Original Rhymes' serves as a retrospective compilation for Run-DMC during a time when their influence was being recognized as foundational to hip-hop. This album followed their commercial peak in the late '80s and '90s, showcasing both their iconic hits and the genre's growth through their pioneering sound.
How many songs are on High Profile: The Original Rhymes?
High Profile: The Original Rhymes has 20 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Bounce 3:57
- 2 You Be Illin' 3:28
- 3 Sucker MC's Standout 3:10
- 4 It's Like That 4:51
- 5 King of Rock 5:15
- 6 It's Tricky Standout 3:04
- 7 Can You Rock It Like This 4:31
- 8 Walk This Way Standout 5:11
- 9 Rock Box 5:32
- 10 You Talk to Much 4:00
- 11 Run's House 3:23
- 12 Peter Piper 3:25
- 13 My Adidas 2:49
- 14 Beats to the Rhyme 2:42
- 15 Jam Master Jay 3:12
- 16 Hard Times 3:54
- 17 Down With the King 5:04
- 18 Mary Mary 3:36
- 19 Ghostbusters 4:18
- 20 Christmas in Hollis 2:57
Release Date
January 1, 2002
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
78 min 28 sec
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