“I came up with ‘It’s tricky to rock a rhyme’ because I wanted to create a rhyme routine that people would remember forever like the great routines of The Legendary Cold Crush Brothers,” DMC tells HipHopDX. “They have some of the best! It was to be done over Kraftwerk’s ‘Numbers’ song or Soul Sonic Force’s ‘Planet Rock.’"
"It's Tricky" has gone on to become a Hip-Hop staple, appearing in a countless commercials and movies. And now, it's the latest viral sensation.
“I had no idea by making it a record, it would become one of the greatest timeless classics," D.M.C. shared. "Not just of Hip-Hop, but music in general. And I love the fact I made music long ago that still resonates with many generations after. I love that they chose ‘It’s Tricky’ too.”