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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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
From Song Collaboration to Comic Book
03:47 • 8min
Early Experiences in the Hip Hop Industry
11:42 • 19min
Childhood Memories and Starting a Group
31:07 • 8min
Formation and Origins
38:45 • 12min
The Early Days of Hip Hop: Elements and Influences
50:39 • 14min
Reminiscing About Records and Childhood Memories
01:04:11 • 7min
Early Days of Making Records and Collaborating
01:10:58 • 10min
The Impact of a Tape: CC4 and the Cold Crush Brothers
01:20:45 • 25min
The Impact and Legacy of Hip-Hop
01:45:31 • 8min
Reflections on Success and Holiday Gift Recommendations
01:53:08 • 4min
The Impact of 'Walk This Way'
01:57:08 • 17min
The Importance of DJs in Hip Hop Culture
02:13:50 • 15min
Surviving and Inspiring Through War
02:28:26 • 10min
Experiences with Big and Poth, East Coast/West Coast Beef, and an Interview
02:38:22 • 4min
Ads for Custom Tuned Earphones, Pneumonia Vaccine, and AT&T 5G Network
02:42:15 • 2min
Interactions with Shug Knight and Rumors of Signing to Death Row
02:44:26 • 4min
A Shocking Revelation
02:48:28 • 15min
Adoption and Connection with Superheroes
03:03:56 • 8min
Journey of Self-Discovery and the Power of Therapy
03:12:20 • 15min
Rehab, Christmas Rap, and the Rockwell Hall of Fame
03:27:31 • 11min
The Decision: Adidas vs Puma
03:38:36 • 22min
The Future of Rhin DMC
04:00:55 • 18min
Creating a Network of Superhero Characters
04:18:43 • 18min
Admiration for Run DMC and Tribute to Jam Master Jay
04:36:44 • 2min
Thanksgiving Week, Draft King Sportsbook, Bose Earbuds, American Express Sponsorship
04:38:46 • 2min