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.

Who is The Essential Run-D.M.C. for?

The Essential Run-D.M.C. works well if you're into dynamic mix of energy levels, wave-like pacing for engagement and live tracks for party vibe.

How many songs are on The Essential Run-D.M.C.?

The Essential Run-D.M.C. has 29 tracks, running approximately 113 minutes.

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.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic mix of energy levels
wave-like pacing for engagement
live tracks for party vibe
nostalgic anthems for sing-alongs
short bursts of fun

Maybe skip if you want

prefer slow, sounds
seek lengthy, introspective pieces

Where this album fits

Career context: 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.
Stylistic neighbors: Beastie Boys· Public Enemy· LL Cool J

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

1 Sucker M.C.’s (Krush‐Groove 1) 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 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 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

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