Run-D.M.C. (album)

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Run-D.M.C. is the debut album of the influential hip hop group by the same name. Produced in 1984, it was considered quite groundbreaking for its time, presenting a harder, more aggressive form of hip hop. The album's stark electronic beats and energetic rhymes were in sharp contrast with the lightweight, funky sound that was popular in hip hop at the time. In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source Magazine's 100 Best Rap Albums. Template:RS500 The album was reissued as a "Deluxe Edition" in 2005 with four bonus tracks.

Track listing

Original release

1. "Hard Times" – 3:52
2. "Rock Box" – 5:30
3. "Jam-Master Jay" – 3:11
   • Samples:
     • "Scratchin'" by Magic Disco Machine
4. "Hollis Crew (Krush-Groove 2)" – 3:12
5. "Sucker M.C.s (Krush-Groove 1) – 3:09"
   • Samples:
     • "Live at the Disco Fever" by Lovebug Starski
6. "It's Like That" – 4:50
7. "Wake Up" – 5:31
8. "30 Days" – 5:47
9. "Jay's Game" – 4:25

Deluxe Edition bonus tracks

1. "Rock Box (B-Boy Mix)" – 5:52
2. "Here We Go (Live)" – 4:06
3. "Sucker M.C.'s (Live)" – 3:25
4. "Russell & Larry Running at the Mouth" – 4:37

Credits

Group

• Jam Master Jay - Percussion, Keyboards
• Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels - Vocals
• Joe "Run" Simmons - Vocals

Additional musicians

• Eddie Martinez - Guitar

Technical Staff

• Orange Krush - Composer
• Russell Simmons - Producer
• Larry Smith - Producer