Run-D.M.C. (album)

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Run-D.M.C. (album) is the influential 1984 debut studio album by hip hop group Run-D.M.C., widely credited with helping to pioneer the hardcore hip hop sound and bring rap music into the mainstream.

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instanceOf debut album
studio album
artist Run-D.M.C. NERFINISHED
chronologicallyFollows early 1980s old-school hip hop singles era
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
creditedWith bringing rap music into the mainstream
pioneering hardcore hip hop
followedBy King of Rock NERFINISHED
genre hardcore hip hop
hip hop
hasCoverArt Run-D.M.C. (album) cover image
hasInfluenced golden age hip hop
mainstream acceptance of hip hop
hasPart “30 Days” NERFINISHED
“Hard Times” NERFINISHED
“Hollis Crew (Krush-Groove 2)” NERFINISHED
“It’s Like That” NERFINISHED
“Jay’s Game” NERFINISHED
“Rock Box” NERFINISHED
“Sucker M.C.’s” NERFINISHED
“Wake Up” NERFINISHED
hasRecognition considered one of the most influential hip hop albums
hasStyle aggressive vocal trading between MCs
stripped-down drum machine production
language English
mainPerformer Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels NERFINISHED
Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell NERFINISHED
Joseph “Run” Simmons NERFINISHED
movement old-school hip hop
notableFor fusion of rap with rock elements
minimalist beats and aggressive delivery
originalMedium audio cassette
vinyl record
partOf Run-D.M.C. discography NERFINISHED
performer Run-D.M.C. NERFINISHED
placeOfRecording New York City NERFINISHED
producer Larry Smith NERFINISHED
Russell Simmons NERFINISHED
publicationDate 1984
recordedIn 1983
1984
recordLabel Profile Records NERFINISHED
reissueMedium compact disc
releaseType LP
releaseYear 1984
subjectOf hip hop history documentaries
retrospective critical reviews
targetAudience hip hop listeners
mainstream pop audience

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Run-D.M.C. notableWork Run-D.M.C. (album)