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 More than any other hip-hop group, Run-D.M.C. are responsible for the
sound and style of the music. As the first hardcore rap outfit, the
trio set the sound and style for the next decade of rap. With their
spare beats and excursions into heavy metal samples, the trio were tougher and more menacing than their predecessors Grandmaster Flash and Whodini. In the process, they opened the door for both the politicized rap of Public Enemy and Boogie Down Productions,
as well as the hedonistic gangsta fantasies of N.W.A. At the same time,
Run-D.M.C. helped move rap from a singles-oriented genre to an
album-oriented one -- they were the first hip-hop artist to construct
full-fledged albums, not just collections with two singles and a bunch
of filler. By the end of the '80s, Run-D.M.C. had been overtaken by the
groups they had spawned, but they continued to perform to a dedicated
following well into the '90s.
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Run-DMC To Reunite For The Roots?
Run-D.M.C. are set for a reunion at the Roots' annual summer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania festival, if drummer ?uestlove's online hints are to be believed. Rappers Reverend Run and Darryl McDaniels ... Read More > 
Celebrity Birthdays, January 21 Happy Birthday to: Spice Girl Emma Bunton (1976) Rapper Rick Ross (1977) "NYPD Blue" actress Charlotte Ross (1968) Run-DMC DJ Jam Master Jay (1965; d. 2002) Actress Geena Davis (1956... Read More >
Overheard: What Celebs Say About Christmas "I totally love Christmas. I love the parties and the glitter. I'm still like a kid on Christmas morning but I also get a kick out of getting really cool gifts for my friends and family. I put a lo... Read More >
A Small Collection Of Christmas Music Videos Back when MTV played music videos (remember those?), this time of year was reserved for playing the best… and worst Christmas classics that pop culture had to offer. Even though the days of Christm... Read More >
50 Cent Gets In Depth On His Rise & Loss Of Mother On VH1's 'Behind The Music' 50 Cent's episode of "Behind The Music" showed a slightly softer side to the controversial rapper. Unlike the other episodes that have premiered since the music special's re-launch, 50's episode hi... Read More >
Spotlight On Hillbilly Celebrities A hillbilly celeb is like a young NBA player who came from nothing. Before they were popular they would eat at McDonald's, belch and swear in public, and do whatever they wanted. But now they live ... Read More >
Run-DMC Honored In New York Hip-hop legends Run-DMC have become the first rap artists to have a city street named after them after they were honored in their native Queens, New York on Sunday. The two surviving band membe... Read More >
Metallica, Jeff Beck, Run DMC Headline 2009 Rock and Roll HOF Inductee Class It took all of 27 years to happen, but as they say 'there is no time like the present,' as perhaps the most recognizable of rock acts, Metallica, are taking their rightful spot in the Rock and Roll... Read More >
Late Stars Remembered At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Metallica, Run-DMC, Jeff Beck and Bobby Womack entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday at an emotional ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio. Red Hot Chili Peppers rocker Flea inducted headl... Read More >
Run-D.M.C. Turn Down Hall Of Fame Performance The surviving members of rap pioneers Run-D.M.C. will break from tradition when they are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday - they have refused to perform out of respect to murd... Read More >
We're Giving Away A Gibson Guitar To Celebrate Fuse's Rock Hall Induction Ceremony! Fuse welcomes you to an exclusive look at this year's highly-anticipated, star-studded Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, airing live from Cleveland Ohio's Public Hall on April 4th at 9... Read More >
Dave Mustaine Turns Down Metallica Hall Of Fame Invitation Former Metallica rocker Dave Mustaine has turned down the chance to join the band when they are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April. Mustaine joined the group in 1981, but l... Read More >
Celebrity Birthdays, January 21 Happy Birthday to hockey star Spice Girl Emma Bunton (1976), "NYPD Blue" actress Charlotte Ross (1968), Run-DMC DJ Jam Master Jay (1965; d. 2002), actress Geena Davis (1956), Caribbean musician/sin... Read More >
Spotlight On The 10 Hottest Women On Reality TV Reality shows have been a huge success on television for the last 10 years. Many networks like VH1 and Bravo TV devote the majority of their schedule to reality programs. Reality shows like "Rock o... Read More >
'Dancing With The Stars' Down To Final Three And then there were three. Brooke, Lance and Warren are all anxiously awaiting their chance to win the mirror ball trophy. And even though the political season is behind us, the three finalists wan... Read More >
50 Cent Adds 2nd Free DVD Movie To New Album Package 50 Cent knows hard times. So in these difficult economic days, the artist who debuted with Get Rich Or Die Tryin' is giving something back to his fans by adding a free DVD of a full-length original... Read More >
Overrated & Underrated Pop Duets Sometimes one just ain't enough. That's a line, okay an amended line, from the rarest of rock treats - the duet. Everyone loves when two pop icons team up for a single. It's just like those... Read More >
Reverend Run Denies Run-DMC Comeback Rapper Reverend Run has vowed never to make a musical comeback with hip-hop group Run-DMC after the tragic shooting death of the group's co-founder Jason 'Jam-Master Jay' Mizell. Run, real name Jos... Read More >
Remembering Old School Music Classics It might be the music that Rihanna is now discovering. Or, it may be the same music that inspired P. Diddy to get into the game and be where he is today. Whatever the case may be, old school musi... Read More >
Check Out Natalia's 'Perfect Day' On September 15, Natalia releases her brand new single 'Perfect Day,' a hook-filled late summer anthem infused with dreamy vocals, which also features Florida-based rapper Kaliba. The second single... Read More >
New York United Film Festival - A Showcase Of Art & Creativity Runs Sept. 5–7 The New York United Film Festival, bringing art and creativity together to create a united film community, will be held at the prestigious Millennium in the East Village on September 5th – 7th. The... Read More >
Reverend Run Helps Build Children's Playground Former Run-DMC star Reverend Run has hit the streets of Los Angeles to help build playgrounds for the city's underprivileged children. The star and his wife Justine, who both appear in reality seri... Read More >
Suspect In Jam Master Jay Murder Jailed A man suspected of murdering rapper Jam Master Jay has been jailed for 17 years, after he was convicted of a string of robberies. Ronald 'Tinard' Washington's former girlfriend claims he confessed ... Read More >
Top Ten 80's Movie Soundtracks Starpulse recently ran a 'Top Ten 80s Albums' list, in which the inclusion of the Top Gun soundtrack inspired me to come up with a list of the "Top Ten 80s Movie Soundtracks." After doing a little... Read More >
Fascinating Facts Actor Tommy Lee Joneswas presented with the American Riviera Award at the 2008 Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Friday. Kid Rock has added former J. Geils frontman Peter Wolf and ... Read More >
Top 10 Albums Of The 80s When I first comprised this list, I had all the usual suspects: Thriller, Closer, Daydream Nation, Purple Rain - you know, the albums you see on every other top 10 list for the 80s. I got abo... Read More >
Celebrity Birthdays, January 21 Happy Birthday to hockey star Dany Heatley (1981), Spice Girl Emma Bunton (1976), "NYPD Blue" actress Charlotte Ross (1968), Run-DMC DJ Jam Master Jay (1965; d. 2002), "Commander-in-Chief" star Gee... Read More >
Spike Lee, Kanye West & Will Smith Up For J.A.M Awards Spike Lee, Kanye West and Will Smith are among the stars nominated for the first-ever award ceremony in memory of slain hip-hop star Jam Master Jay. The J.A.M awards, which will take place on... Read More >
'Who's House? Run's House!' Season 4 of 'Run's House' Premieres Thursday Night On MTV Welcome back to the house that hip-hop built, held together by the faith of the one and only Rev Run. Yup, season 4 of Run's House is here, and the Simmons family will once again open their home to... Read More >
'Run's House' Season 4 Premieres Thursday, October 25 At "Run's House" the laughs, drama and excitement never seem to end. Rev. Run, (Joseph Simmons of Run-DMC), and his wife Justine continue to manage a very bustling household and keep the lives of t... Read More >
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