Description
RUN DMC – Down With The King – Compact Disc
Down with the King is the title track and lead single from the sixth studio album by the legendary hip-hop group RUN-DMC. The album, also titled Down with the King, was released in 1993 and marked a significant comeback for the group.
RUN-DMC, consisting of members Joseph ‘Run’ Simmons, Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels, and Jason ‘Jam Master Jay’ Mizell, played a pivotal role in the development of hip-hop music and culture. They were known for their innovative use of rock and rap fusion, distinctive fashion style, and influential contributions to the genre.
Down with the King showcases RUN-DMC’s signature rap style over a hard-hitting beat, with powerful lyrics and vocal delivery. The track features guest appearances from hip-hop icons Pete Rock and CL Smooth, as well as samples from the song ‘Walk This Way,’ which was a groundbreaking collaboration between RUN-DMC and rock band Aerosmith in 1986.
The album Down with the King combines the group’s classic sound with a more contemporary production style, incorporating elements of street rap and boom-bap beats. It includes tracks like ‘Ooh, Whatcha Gonna Do,’ ‘The Ave,’ and ‘Can I Get It Yo,’ all of which showcase the group’s lyrical prowess and energetic performances.
Down with the King was well-received by critics and fans, and it helped reestablish RUN-DMC as a force in the hip-hop scene. The album’s title track became one of their most successful singles, reaching high positions on the charts and solidifying their influence on the genre.
While RUN-DMC’s mainstream success waned in subsequent years, their impact on hip-hop remains significant. They are recognized as pioneers and trailblazers, and their music continues to inspire and influence new generations of artists.
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Song List
Down With The King
Come On Everybody
Can I Get It, Yo
Hit ‘Em Hard
To The Maker
3 In The Head
Ooh, Whatcha Gonna Do
Big Willie
Three Little Indians
In The House
Can I Get A Witness
Get Open
What’s Next
Wreck Shop
For 10 Years
