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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Predicate Object
instanceOf debut album
studio album
artist Run-D.M.C.
chronologicallyFollows early 1980s old-school hip hop singles era
countryOfOrigin United States
creditedWith bringing rap music into the mainstream
pioneering hardcore hip hop
followedBy King of Rock
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”
“Hard Times”
linked to: Hard Times

“Hollis Crew (Krush-Groove 2)”
“It’s Like That”
linked to: It's Like That

“Jay’s Game”
“Rock Box”
linked to: Rock Box

“Sucker M.C.’s”
linked to: Sucker M.C.'s

“Wake Up”
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
Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell
Joseph “Run” Simmons
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
performer Run-D.M.C.
placeOfRecording New York City
producer Larry Smith
Russell Simmons
publicationDate 1984
recordedIn 1983
1984
recordLabel Profile Records
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)
Rev Run notableWork Run-D.M.C. (album)
Profile Records released Run-D.M.C. (Run-D.M.C. album)
linked to: Run-D.M.C. (album)
Larry Smith notableWork Run-D.M.C. (Run-D.M.C. album)
linked to: Run-D.M.C. (album)
King of Rock follows Run-D.M.C. (album)
Joseph "Run" Simmons notableWork Run-D.M.C. (debut album)
linked to: Run-D.M.C. (album)
Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels notableWork Run-D.M.C. (album)
Jason Mizell notableWork Run-D.M.C. (album)
subject linked to: Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell
It's Like That partOf Run-D.M.C. (album)