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Hailing from Queens, New York, US, friends Joseph Simmons (Run) and Darryl McDaniels (D.M.C.) decided to form a rap duo in 1982, before adding turntablist Jason Mizell (Jam Master Jay) to their lineup. The trio quickly got to work on creating their sound, eventually settling on a harder-hitting, tougher attack than predecessors such as Grandmaster Flash and Whodunit, adding heavy metal samples into the mix to create a grittier sound.
Their first single, “Its Like That/Sucker M.C.’s” appeared in 1983, immediately setting the group apart from other hip hp acts, offering up the first exposure to the ‘new school’ sound. The single became a Top 20 hit, with a steady string of successful singles following before their eponymous debut arrived in 1984.
Their second album, “King of Rock,” in 1985 was to be hugely influential in the rap world, influencing the next generation of young rappers, such as the gangsta rap legends, N.W.A. The album landed them a number of hits, as well as going on to feature in the film, “Krush Groove,” alongside the likes of Kurtis Blow, the Beastie Boys and the Fat Boys.
With their third album, 1986’s “Raising Hell,” Run D.M.C. managed to break into the mainstream charts, finding huge success with their cover of Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way.” The crossover appeal landed them a number four hit, helping “Raising Hell” become the first rap album to reach the number one spot on the R&B charts and the mainstream Top Ten.
As one of the first hip hop acts to cross over into the mainstream pop world, Run D.M.C. looked set to continue finding success. Yet despite their huge popularity, 1987’s “Tougher Than Leather,” despite selling Platinum, failed to spawn any hit singles and the accompanying film was a commercial failure. The hip hop world had changed and political engagement was what fans were looking for, with Public Enemy ushering in another new era of hip hop.
1989’s “Back From Hell” became the trio’s first album not to go Platinum, with the members also encountering a number of personal issues at this time, throwing the band into disarray. Turning to christianity, they recovered from their problems, releasing “Down With the King” in 1993, an album that praised their religious conversion. Bolstered by guest appearances from Public Enemy, Naughty by Nature, A Tribe Called Quest, amongst others, the album became a comeback success, finding a Top Ten Hit and the album being certified Gold.
Taking a long break from recording new music, it was not until 2001 that an album of new material arrived, releasing “Crown Royal.” Run D.M.C. continued to be reignited, embarking n a US tour. However, tragedy struck, after Jam Master Jay was tragically murdered in a recording studio in Queens, US, at the age of 37. The news rocked the hip hop community, prompting widespread tributes for the band’s innovative producer.
The remaining members since disbanded the group, although they remained involved with music since. They have gone on to be awarded with a number of accolades, including being indicted to the Rock and Roll hall of Fame in 2009, becoming the second rap act to be awarded this honor. Simmons and McDaniels also reunited for Fun Fun Fun Fest in Texas, US, before appearing at a number of summer concerts in 2013 and 2014.
Live reviews
Run-D.M.C. rap in the kind of freestyle that will make you want to drop from your feet and break dance to the beat. They have been regarded as one of the most influential rap groups of all time and were the first in their genre to have been nominated for a Grammy and to have a gold record.
Their live performances are always highly engaging and fun. The deep tones of the bass and drums resonate through the venue laying down a foundational beat for Joseph “Run” Simmons and Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels to rap over. Run and D.M.C.’s alternating rapping is fast paced and highly dynamic creating for a captivating performance. Their performance is delivered with a great intensity, but is also presented in a very care-free and fun way. In songs like “It’s Tricky” the band sings the lyrics with great force, but they also sing them very playfully by trilling some of the words in the song.
When listening to Run-D.M.C. perform their songs you will most likely be thinking to yourself “this is so 80’s”, but this is why their performance is so fun and engaging. They are perhaps the quintessential 80’s rap group and to see them bust out their rhymes is a complete joy to see. The band acts in a very lively way while on stage, jumping around, strutting up and down the stage, and inciting the audience to wave their hands up in the air. The samples they use in their music are always fun to listen to as well. They are well known for collaborating with several artists such as Aerosmith with whom they performed a cover song of “Walk This Way”. Run-D.M.C. is one of the most critically acclaimed rap groups to have immerged and they have already been inducted into elite institutions such as, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Although Run-D.M.C. doesn’t necessarily present the most danceable music with their fast-paced, hard-hitting beats, they definitely know how to lay down a catchy tune and get their audience excited about their performance.
wjmcc
Not many acts can claim to have genuinely revolutionised their genre, but then not every group has the kind of pedigree that Run-D.M.C. can boast; in the eighties, they signalled the beginning of a new world order within hip hop culture alongside the likes of Public Enemy and Beastie Boys. Like those groups, they embraced elements of rock and guitar music, most notably on their classic collaboration with Aerosmith, ‘Walk This Way’. Commercially, too, they proved a huge hit, with their finest hour with the critics - the seminal Raising Hell - also going triple-platinum. Their relevance began to fade as the years went by, regardless of how hard they tried; their final album, Crown Royal, featured ill-advised collaborations with the likes of Fred Durst and Kid Rock. In 2002, Jam Master Jay was shot dead in his studio, allegedly the victim of a targeted hit as retaliation for working with the then-blacklisted 50 Cent. That led to Rev Run and D.M.C. retiring the band’s name, but they’d eventually be persuaded to reform for Jay Z’s Made in America festival in 2012, where they delivered hit after hit during a high-octane early evening set, backed by two DJs and in front of a huge banner bearing their iconic logo. Having played two more festivals since, the duo are ruling nothing out as to their future plans; a UK appearance is by no means out of the question.
Joeg_67
Anybody with even a remote interest in hip hop will know the name Run DMC well. Considered to be one of the influential artists in the genre's history who ushered in a new era of hip hop in the 80s as they were joined by the likes of Beastie Boys. The rock and roll hall of fame inductees have no problem getting the fans to the shows and they always leave satisfied with the performance.
The two remaining rappers have great ability onstage to whip the crowd into a suitable frenzy before dropping hits including 'My Adidas' and 'Walk This Way' from the hugely popular 'Raising Hell' album. Almost two decades later and the fans continue to bellow out the rap verses in an attempt to match the speed of the performers. The sentiment is appreciated as the bass is turned up and the party atmosphere truly gets going as the duo brings it home via 'Hard Times' 'Its Tricky' and 'Down With the King' which leaves the whole crowd screaming in adoration and excitement.
sean-ward
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