RUN DMC レコード& CD

Review: Undoubtedly, one of the most influential groups to emerge from the eighties music scene was Run-DMC. With their bold beats and insightful lyrics delivered through a tag-team style among band members, they revolutionized rap music. Their eponymous album stands as a pinnacle not only for the band but also for the entire genre, boasting timeless singles like 'Rock Box' and the global hit 'King Of Rock'. Remarkably, this album was the first rap full-length to attain Gold status, solidifying their impact. Run-DMC continued their momentum with two subsequent albums, further cementing their status as rap icons.

Review: 'Down With The King,' the title track from RUN DMC's 1993 album, marked a pivotal moment in hip-hop. Collaborating with Pete Rock and CL Smooth, the iconic rap trio delivered a bold anthem asserting their dominance. The track's robust production, featuring a dynamic sample of 'Walk on By' by Isaac Hayes, complements the assertive lyricism of RUN DMC. The album it is from is just as vital and now celebrates 30 years with this special limited and numbered coloured vinyl double album, Revered as hip-hop royalty, the group asserted their reign in the rap kingdom with this release and changed the soundscape of the genre forever.

Review: One of the most iconic groups of the eighties music scene was Run-DMC, no question. They blew up the world of rap with their raw, swaggering beats and impactful lyrical insights, which often came with a tag-team delivery between numerous band members. Their self-titled album remains a high water mark for the band, and the genre at large, with singles like "Rock Box" and worldwide smash "King Of Rock" still resonating today. This landmark album was the first rap full-length to achieve Gold status, and the band kept the pressure on with two even bigger follow up albums in the years after.