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Drink Champs

Episode 390 w/ DMC

Dec 1, 2023
DMC, member of the legendary group RUN-DMC, shares stories of the early days of hip-hop, his solo career, collaborations, the impact of 'Walk This Way', the importance of DJs in hip-hop culture, surviving and inspiring through war, adoption, the power of therapy, their decision between Adidas and Puma, the future of Run DMC, creating a network of superhero characters, and admiration for Run DMC and tribute to Jam Master Jay.
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Quick takeaways

  • Run-DMC's unique approach to making beat jams and dedication to representing the true culture of hip-hop set them apart and made them influential in the genre.
  • Run-DMC was instrumental in bringing the focus back to the DJ, with Jam Master Jay becoming an integral part of the group's identity and success.

Deep dives

The Origins of Run-DMC and their Journey in Hip-Hop

Run-DMC's journey in hip-hop began with Run's solo record deal. However, Run decided to include DMC in his group, and they formed the legendary Run-DMC. They made a record with Profile Records, and their singles 'It's Like That' and 'Sucker M.C.'s' became hits. They became known for their live performances and showmanship, opening for renowned acts such as Marvin Gaye and Parliament Funkadelic. Their unique approach to making beat jams and their dedication to representing the true culture of hip-hop set them apart and made them influential in the genre.

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