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American hip-hop group
Run-DMC (also formatted Run-D.M.C., RUN DMC, or some combination thereof) was an American hip-hop group formed in Hollis, Queens, New York City in 1983
Run-DMC
1983 single by Run-D.M.C.
"It's Like That" is a song by American hip hop group Run-D.M.C., released in 1983 by Profile Records as their debut single. The song was remixed by house
It's Like That (Run-D.M.C. song)
It's_Like_That_(Run-D.M.C._song)
The following is a comprehensive discography of Run-DMC, an American hip hop group. Run-D.M.C. have had hit singles across the globe from Australia and
Run-DMC_discography
1984 studio album by Run-D.M.C.
Run-D.M.C. is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Run-D.M.C., released on March 27, 1984, by Profile Records, and re-issued by Arista Records
Run-D.M.C._(album)
American rapper (born 1964)
by his stage name DMC (or D.M.C.), is an American rapper and record producer. He is a founding member of the hip-hop group Run-DMC, and is considered
Darryl_McDaniels
1975 single by Aerosmith
revitalize their career in the 1980s when it was covered by hip hop group Run-D.M.C. (in collaboration with Aerosmith) on their 1986 album Raising Hell. This
Walk_This_Way
American hip hop musician (1965–2002)
producer and DJ. He was the DJ of the influential hip hop group Run-DMC. During the 1980s, Run-DMC became one of the biggest hip hop groups, credited with breaking
Jam_Master_Jay
Television series
Run's House is an American reality television series that debuted on October 13, 2005. The series chronicles the family life of former Run-DMC rapper and
Run's_House
1984: LL Cool J – "I Need a Beat" 1985: Beastie Boys – "Rock Hard" 1985: Run-DMC – King of Rock (mixing) 1985: Jazzy Jay – "Def Jam/Cold Chillin' in the
Rick Rubin production discography
Rick_Rubin_production_discography
1987 single by Run-DMC
"It's Tricky" is the fourth single released from Run-DMC's third album, Raising Hell. It was released early in 1987 through Profile Records and was co-produced
It's_Tricky
American musician, music producer, and DJ
the oldest son of deceased Run DMC DJ Jam Master Jay. He is currently the official DJ of his father's hip hop group Run–D.M.C. Mizell Jr. was born in New
DJ_Jam_Master_J'Son
1990 studio album by Run-D.M.C.
Back from Hell is the fifth studio album by American hip hop group Run-D.M.C., released on October 16, 1990, by Profile Records. The album was produced
Back_from_Hell
American rapper and actor (born 1958)
Beatdown Public Enemy, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back Run-DMC, Run-DMC On March 20, 1976, Marrow's high school girlfriend Adrienne gave birth
Ice-T
American rapper (born 1964)
group Run-DMC. He is also a practicing minister, known as Reverend Run. He found new popularity in 2005 with his family's MTV reality show Run's House
Joseph_Simmons
American record producer (born 1963)
producing records for pioneering acts such as LL Cool J, the Beastie Boys, Run-DMC, Public Enemy and Geto Boys. He has also produced hit records for acts
Rick_Rubin
Musical artist
He is best known for his co-productions (with Russell Simmons) of Run-DMC's Run-D.M.C. (1984) and King of Rock (1985) and his solo production of Whodini's
Larry_Smith_(producer)
Basketball trio
popularity of Run TMC endured. Their name was a play on the hip hop group Run-DMC, with the first name initials of each member forming TMC. Mullin was selected
Run_TMC
Movement in hip-hop music
hip-hop was a mid-1980s movement in hip-hop music, led by artists such as Run-DMC, LL Cool J, and the Beastie Boys. Predominantly from Queens and Brooklyn
New-school_hip-hop
American hip-hop group (1981–2012)
Tour (1986) (supporting Run-D.M.C.) Licensed to Ill Tour (1987) (with Public Enemy) Together Forever Tour (1987) (with Run-D.M.C.) Check Your Head Tour
Beastie_Boys
2024–2025 concert residency and tour by Mariah Carey
"It's Like That" (contains elements of "Sucker M.C.'s" and "Here We Go" by Run-DMC) "Say Somethin'" "Your Girl" "Shake It Off" (contains elements of "Don't"
The_Celebration_of_Mimi
2012 compilation album by Run-DMC
The Essential Run-D.M.C is a two-disc compilation album by American hip hop group Run-DMC, released on October 30, 2012. It is a part of Sony BMG's Essential
The_Essential_Run-D.M.C.
American musician
vinyl in 2016. Jenkins made his debut as a solo artist as a feature on Run-DMC's 2001 single "Rock Show". In the same year, he made his acting debut with
Stephan_Jenkins
American rapper (born 1968)
crossover commercial success, alongside fellow new-school hip-hop acts like Run-DMC. Signed by Def Jam Recordings in 1984, LL Cool J's breakthrough came with
LL_Cool_J
American music industry executive
Management. Beginning as road manager for Run-DMC, Cohen later worked with artists including Kurtis Blow, Whodini, Run-DMC, LL Cool J, the Beastie Boys, and Public
Lyor_Cohen
Music genre
began around 1983–4 and became known as new school. New York artists like Run-DMC and LL Cool J typified new school, with more aggressive boasting and taunting
Hip-hop
Hip-hop music from around 1985–1995
period are LL Cool J, Slick Rick, Ultramagnetic MCs, the Jungle Brothers, Run-DMC, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, KRS-One, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
Golden_age_hip-hop
American rapper (born 1960)
with artists such as Janet Jackson, Kool Moe Dee, The Dope Poet Society, Run–D.M.C., Ice Cube, Boom Boom Satellites, Rage Against the Machine, Anthrax, John
Chuck_D
American rock band
commercial expectations. It was not until a 1986 collaboration with rap group Run–D.M.C. on a remake of "Walk This Way", and the band's multi-platinum album,
Aerosmith
American illusionists and entertainers
three-card Monte scam artists in the music video for "It's Tricky" by Run-DMC. Through the late 1980s and early 1990s, the duo made numerous television
Penn_&_Teller
American DJ and record producer
1986 DMC World Final in London, showcasing the art of scratching in turntablism for the first time. He also appeared in the 1986 UK tour with Run-DMC. Cheese
DJ_Cheese
American singer and songwriter (born 1948)
and Aerosmith rose to prominence again when Tyler and Joe Perry joined Run-DMC for a re-make of "Walk This Way", which became a Top 5 hit. Aerosmith subsequently
Steven_Tyler
1985 single by Run–D.M.C.
"You Talk Too Much" is the third track on Run–D.M.C.'s second studio album, King of Rock. It was released as the second single from the album in 1985
You Talk Too Much (Run-DMC song)
You_Talk_Too_Much_(Run-DMC_song)
1986 studio album by Run-DMC
Raising Hell is the third studio album by American hip-hop group Run-D.M.C., released on May 15, 1986, by Profile Records. The album was produced by Russell
Raising_Hell_(album)
American rapper
her style influenced notable rappers like MC Lyte and DMC (born Darryl McDaniels) of Run-DMC. Sha-Rock began as a local b-girl, or breakdancer, in the
Sha-Rock
Music genre
the East Coast hip-hop scene in the 1980s. Pioneered by such artists as Run-DMC, Schoolly D, Boogie Down Productions and Public Enemy, it is generally
Hardcore_hip-hop
English actress, singer and author (born 1935)
Ford Star Jubilee, receiving lukewarm reviews. Near the end of her one-year run with The Boy Friend, Andrews was approached to audition to Alan Jay Lerner
Julie_Andrews
1993 studio album by Run-DMC
album by American hip hop group Run-DMC, released on May 4, 1993, by Profile Records. The album was produced by Run-DMC, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, EPMD, KayGee
Down_with_the_King_(album)
1984 single by Run-DMC
"Rock Box" is a song by the American hip hop group Run-DMC. The song was produced by Larry Smith and Russell Simmons and released by Profile Records in
Rock_Box
1985 studio album by Run-D.M.C.
King of Rock is the second studio album by American hip hop group Run-D.M.C., released on January 21, 1985, by Profile Records. The album was produced
King_of_Rock
2002 greatest hits album by Run-D.M.C.
Greatest Hits is the second compilation album by American hip hop group Run-D.M.C. It was released on September 10, 2002 by Arista Records. While it was
Greatest Hits (Run-D.M.C. album)
Greatest_Hits_(Run-D.M.C._album)
Topics referred to by the same term
Indonesia Run (stream), North Brabant, Netherlands Run (rapper), Joseph Simmons, now known as "Reverend Run", from the hip-hop group Run–DMC Giacomo Bufarini
Run
1985 American film by Michael Schultz
record label, including Run-D.M.C., Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, and Kurtis Blow. Rick Rubin produces their records. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and Russell
Krush_Groove
American musician and songwriter (1958–2016)
20Ten (2010) Plectrumelectrum (2014) Art Official Age (2014) HITnRUN Phase One (2015) HITnRUN Phase Two (2015) Posthumous albums Piano and a Microphone 1983
Prince_(musician)
American guitarist (born 1963)
Public Enemy and Run-DMC. He was known to wear Public Enemy shirts while performing gigs in the late 1980s. He has also said Run-DMC came out with the
Scott_Ian
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up DMC or dmc in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. DMC or dmc may refer to: Data Matrix Code, a laser etched square code used for marking products
DMC
Athletic shoe by Adidas
with Run-D.M.C., which was the first endorsement deal between hip-hop artists and a major corporation. The brand subsequently released a Run-D.M.C. clothing
Adidas_Superstar
2001 studio album by Run-DMC
group Run-DMC, released on April 3, 2001, by Arista Records. It is the group's only album with a Parental Advisory label, though previous Run-D.M.C albums
Crown_Royal_(album)
1987 single by Run-DMC
"Christmas in Hollis" is a single by Run-DMC that was included on two 1987 Christmas compilation albums featuring various artists: A Very Special Christmas
Christmas_in_Hollis
American entrepreneur and record executive
million in 2011. After producing or managing artists such as Kurtis Blow, Run DMC, Whodini, and Jimmy Spicer, Simmons joined forces with producer Rick Rubin
Russell_Simmons
American filmmaker (born 1974)
documentary work, which includes portraits of musicians Sean Combs and Run DMC and the Battleground basketball series. He is currently working on a television
Derek_Cianfrance
American band
group Run–D.M.C. for copyright infringement. The lawsuit alleges that the defining guitar riff from "My Sharona" was used without permission in the Run-D
The_Knack
American musician (born 1950)
contains one of the most-sampled drum breaks, used by artists such as Run-DMC, Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, UTFO, and Dizzee Rascal. "The Stroke" is sampled in
Billy_Squier
1995 film by Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Essentials "Anyone Could Happen to Me" – Nation of Abel "Peter Piper" – Run–D.M.C. "To Be Loved" – Basscut "Never Take Your Place" – Mr. Fingers "Music
Party_Girl_(1995_film)
Music genre combining hip hop and rock
player Eddie Martinez, who created the guitar parts for hip hop group Run-DMC's rap rock song "Rock Box", recognized that "a rap-rock song needn't feature
Rap_rock
American thrash metal band
the band released an album with former Run-DMC member Darryl "DMC" McDaniels in a project initially titled DMC Generation Kill; the project was later
Generation_Kill_(band)
American hip-hop group
Lommel, "Stephney thought it was time to mesh the hard-hitting style of Run DMC with politics that addressed black youth. Chuck recruited Spectrum City
Public_Enemy
American singer and songwriter (1931–1964)
Cruz Earth, Wind & Fire Herbie Hancock Jefferson Airplane Linda Ronstadt Run-DMC 2017 Shirley Caesar Ahmad Jamal Charley Pride Jimmie Rodgers Nina Simone
Sam_Cooke
Colombian house music producer, DJ, and former pornographic actress
have to be funky [...] having an opportunity to put my name alongside DMC from RUN DMC is just over the top." In May 2016, she appeared in Riff Raff's video
Lupe_Fuentes
American singer-songwriter (born 1941)
concert. In August, Diamond allowed cameras to record his entire four-night run at New York's Madison Square Garden; he released the resulting DVD in the
Neil_Diamond
1986 single by Run–D.M.C.
from Run–D.M.C.'s third album Raising Hell. It is about Adidas footwear. Released in 1986, the song was written by two of the members, Joseph "DJ Run" Simmons
My_Adidas
American hip hop group
groups such as Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Afrika Bambaataa, Run-DMC, the Fat Boys and Warp 9. The group signed with London-based independent
Whodini
American rock musician (born 1984)
up through when I was born. So I was very familiar with the Ramones, Run DMC, Blondie—core New York music. My parents would often play the Ramones song
Ezra_Koenig
1988 studio album by Run-D.M.C.
Tougher Than Leather is the fourth studio album by American hip hop group Run-D.M.C., released on May 17, 1988, by Profile Records. The album was produced
Tougher_Than_Leather
1981–1999 American record label
with gold and platinum sales with artists such as Dana Dane, Twin Hype, Run DMC, Poor Righteous Teachers, Nemesis, and Paul Hardcastle among others. In
Profile_Records
American rapper and actor (born 1971)
Fredro Starr was discovered by the late hip hop star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC who signed Onyx on his label JMJ Records. Onyx went on to release three
Fredro_Starr
1980s automobile
The DMC DeLorean is a rear-engine, two-seat sports car manufactured and marketed by John DeLorean's DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) for the American market
DMC_DeLorean
American hip-hop duo
as likely to slap your face as to sing you a love song". Influenced by Run-DMC, he started synthesizing beats to rap over after receiving a drum machine
UGK
American actor (1970–2025)
Exit" Saturday Night Live Himself/Host Episode: "Malcolm-Jamal Warner/Run-DMC" 1985–1988 Sesame Street Himself Guest (season 17 & 19) TV's Bloopers &
Malcolm-Jamal_Warner
1985 studio album by Faith No More
references, including the Garbage Pail Kids, Transformers, The Smurfs, Run D.M.C., Madonna and Mr. T. Mosley described its lyrical themes as "just [being
We_Care_a_Lot
American singer and actor (1917–1995)
series of well-paying engagements on the Eastern seaboard, culminating in a run at New York's Copacabana. The act consisted of Lewis interrupting and heckling
Dean_Martin
Defunct New York City nightclub
the Smiths, Squeeze, Cyndi Lauper, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Run-DMC, Depeche Mode, Butthole Surfers, The Fall, the B-52's, Samhain, Bauhaus
Danceteria
1998 studio album by Kid Rock
Without a Cause is "not nü-metal, [it] extended the lineage of rap-rock that Run-DMC and Aerosmith had first established." Nevertheless, the album has been
Devil_Without_a_Cause
American record executive (born 1957)
viable genre, most notably in breaking hip-hop's first multiplatinum act, Run-D.M.C. The second, Robbins Entertainment (founded in 1996), has been a pioneer
Cory_Robbins
American singer (born 1953)
Cruz Earth, Wind & Fire Herbie Hancock Jefferson Airplane Linda Ronstadt Run-DMC 2017 Shirley Caesar Ahmad Jamal Charley Pride Jimmie Rodgers Nina Simone
Chaka_Khan
2023 compilation/soundtrack album by various artists
the 1980s by several artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Dire Straits, Run-DMC, Violent Femmes, Mike and the Mechanics, The Alan Parsons Project and The
Air_(soundtrack)
American hip hop group
single "Jam". Additionally, they made appearances in the music videos for Run-D.M.C.'s "Down with the King" (1993) and TLC's "Hat 2 da Back" (1992), and they
Kris_Kross
American rapper and dancer (born 1962)
calling him out in "Let's Get it Started", when he was mentioned along with Run-DMC and Doug E. Fresh as rappers that Hammer claimed to be better than. LL
MC_Hammer
Music genre combining hip-hop with pop
roots of pop rap can trace back to late-1980s hip-hop artists such as Run-DMC, LL Cool J, and Beastie Boys. AllMusic describes pop rap as "a marriage
Pop_rap
1983-1984 concert tour by New Edition
Ritz Theater The Fearless Four, Run-DMC, The Breakers February 6 Paterson Dreamland Roller Rink The Fearless Four, Run-DMC February 25 Davenport Danceland
Candy_Girl_Tour
1983 single by Run-D.M.C.
hip hop group Run-D.M.C. It was first released in 1983 as B-side to "It's Like That". The two-sided release marked the start of Run-D.M.C.'s career as
Sucker_M.C.'s
American musician (born 1971)
Aerosmith and Run-DMC. In 1999, Kid Rock made his voice acting debut in an episode of The Simpsons in the episode "Kill the Alligator and Run" playing himself
Kid_Rock
1983 single by Run–D.M.C.
Run–D.M.C. issued a cover of this song as their second single in 1983, which was included as the first track on their eponymous debut album Run–D.M.C
Hard_Times_(Run-D.M.C._song)
American singer (born 1950)
Cruz Earth, Wind & Fire Herbie Hancock Jefferson Airplane Linda Ronstadt Run-DMC 2017 Shirley Caesar Ahmad Jamal Charley Pride Jimmie Rodgers Nina Simone
Ann_Wilson
American singer and actor (1936–2024)
Cruz Earth, Wind & Fire Herbie Hancock Jefferson Airplane Linda Ronstadt Run-DMC 2017 Shirley Caesar Ahmad Jamal Charley Pride Jimmie Rodgers Nina Simone
Kris_Kristofferson
American girl group
Azor felt the group should be a female trio, similar to the male rap trio Run DMC. Before starting work on a full-length album, Azor recruited DJ Latoya
Salt-N-Pepa
American painter (1953–2026)
Simmons ("Reverend Run" of Run-DMC). Simmons was the chairman and a co-founder, along with his siblings, Russell, and Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, of the Rush
Danny_Simmons
Perkins (number 95), and "Walk This Way" by Aerosmith (number 346) and by Run-DMC (number 293). The shortest tracks are "Rave On!" by Buddy Holly (1:47)
Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time
Rolling_Stone's_500_Greatest_Songs_of_All_Time
1985 studio album by LL Cool J
Kurtis Blow and Run-DMC. Gigs at larger venues were offered to LL as he would join the 1986–'87 Raising Hell tour, opening for Run-DMC and Beastie Boys
Radio_(LL_Cool_J_album)
Jamaican reggae singer
No More War (2019). Yellowman was also a featured guest vocalist on the Run-DMC track "Roots Rap Reggae". Yellowman continues to perform internationally
Yellowman
1984 single by Ray Parker Jr.
charts. For the soundtrack of the film's 1989 sequel, Ghostbusters II, Run-D.M.C. recorded a hip hop version of "Ghostbusters", featuring new lyrics. It
Ghostbusters_(song)
1975 studio album by Aerosmith
of All Time. The album's title track and their 1986 collaboration with Run-DMC on a cover version of "Walk This Way" are included on the Rock and Roll
Toys_in_the_Attic_(album)
American hip hop duo
rap group in recording history to receive platinum certification, after Run-DMC and the Beastie Boys. They received the first Grammy Award for Best Rap
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
DJ_Jazzy_Jeff_&_the_Fresh_Prince
American musician, lead singer of Rage Against the Machine
more political and hip hop-inspired direction, particularly influenced by Run-DMC, whereas DiCara wished for the band to write more music inspired by Hare
Zack_de_la_Rocha
American singer (born 1940)
Cruz Earth, Wind & Fire Herbie Hancock Jefferson Airplane Linda Ronstadt Run-DMC 2017 Shirley Caesar Ahmad Jamal Charley Pride Jimmie Rodgers Nina Simone
Smokey_Robinson
Danish multinational toy company
campaign. A song named after the campaign based on "It's Like That" by Run-DMC was released. In November 2025, The Lego Group signed a multi-year partnership
The_Lego_Group
Video game series by EA Sports
noted for its soundtrack, specifically the inclusion of "It's Tricky" by Run DMC which plays a cappella over the current track when the player fills their
SSX
American hip hop group (1978–1988)
the Grammy after Run-DMC. They have influenced many musical acts such as Anthony Kiedis, New Order, The Cold Crush Brothers, Run-D.M.C., Whodini, Public
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
Grandmaster_Flash_and_the_Furious_Five
American singer (1926–2023)
Cruz Earth, Wind & Fire Herbie Hancock Jefferson Airplane Linda Ronstadt Run-DMC 2017 Shirley Caesar Ahmad Jamal Charley Pride Jimmie Rodgers Nina Simone
Tony_Bennett
American actress and singer (1922–1969)
theater in Lancaster. In 1928 the Gumm Sisters enrolled in a dance school run by Ethel Meglin, proprietor of the Meglin Kiddies dance troupe, and appeared
Judy_Garland
American musician
musician, DJ, and producer best known for his work in cooperation with Run-DMC, Kurtis Blow, the Fat Boys, and Jam Master Jay. An early associate of Russell
Davy_DMX
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