The Essential Run-D.M.C.
Run-DMC · 2012
113 min · 29 tracks · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop · rap rock
A genre-defining blend of hard-hitting beats, clever rhymes, and electrifying rock influences.
The Essential Run-D.M.C. is an album by Run-DMC, released in 2012. A genre-defining blend of hard-hitting beats, clever rhymes, and electrifying rock influences. 'The Essential Run-D.M.C.' serves as a testament to the group's impact on both hip-hop and pop culture, featuring hits like 'Walk This Way' which helped bridge the gap between rock and hip-hop. The album not only reached commercial success but also reinforced Run-D.M.C.'s role as icons of the genre, influencing countless artists who followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Essential Run-D.M.C. sound like?
A genre-defining blend of hard-hitting beats, clever rhymes, and electrifying rock influences. Rooted in hardcore hip-hop and East Coast hip-hop.
What makes The Essential Run-D.M.C. by Run-DMC notable?
'The Essential Run-D.M.C.' serves as a testament to the group's impact on both hip-hop and pop culture, featuring hits like 'Walk This Way' which helped bridge the gap between rock and hip-hop. The album not only reached commercial success but also reinforced Run-D.M.C.'s role as icons of the genre, influencing countless artists who followed. By the time 'The Essential Run-D.M.C.' was released in 2012, Run-D.M.C. had solidified their legacy as pioneers of hip-hop, having first emerged in the mid-1980s. This compilation showcases their influential tracks and highlights a career that spanned over three decades, reflecting their evolution from the groundbreaking album 'Run-D.M.C.' in 1984 to their later works that incorporated rock elements.
How many songs are on The Essential Run-D.M.C.?
The Essential Run-D.M.C. has 29 tracks, running approximately 113 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Sucker M.C.’s (Krush‐Groove 1) Standout 3:10
- 2 They Call Us Run‐D.M.C. 2:56
- 3 Peter Piper 3:22
- 4 Rock Box 4:08
- 5 Beats to the Rhyme 2:40
- 6 Ooh, Whatcha Gonna Do 3:06
- 7 Dumb Girl 3:33
- 8 Mary, Mary 3:15
- 9 The School of Old 3:19
- 10 King of Rock Standout 4:39
- 11 Together Forever (Krush‐Groove 4) (live at Hollis Park ’84) 3:34
- 12 My Adidas 2:47
- 13 Hollis Crew (Krush‐Groove 2) 3:12
- 14 Back From Hell (remix) 4:59
- 15 Pause (12″ version) 6:06
Disc 2
- 1 Down With the King 5:02
- 2 Walk This Way Standout 3:37
- 3 Christmas in Hollis 2:58
- 4 Hard Times 3:52
- 5 Here We Go (live at the Funhouse) 4:04
- 6 Come On Everybody 4:30
- 7 The Ave. 4:02
- 8 Run’s House 3:46
- 9 It’s Tricky 3:03
- 10 Tougher Than Leather 4:23
- 11 You Talk Too Much 3:58
- 12 You Be Illin’ 3:26
- 13 It’s Like That 4:50
- 14 Jam‐Master Jammin’ (remix, long version) 6:44
Release Date
October 30, 2012
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
113 min 14 sec
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