Run-D.M.C.'s status as one of the most iconic acts in the history of Hip-Hop is well-documented and undeniably cemented. No one was bigger in the Reagan era than the groundbreaking trio from Hollis, Queens who stormed the charts with hits like "King of Rock" and "It's Tricky." The legendary group's body of work set a standard for rap greatness; Run-D.M.C. is one of the genre's first bonafide classics and Raising Hell is the blueprint for a blockbuster rap album. From their classic 80s run to the gems hiding in plain sight amongst their 90s work, Run-D.M.C.'s legacy is evident in their discography.
Throughout their career, Run-D.M.C. worked with a litany of fellow legends, from Rick Rubin to LL COOL J to Jermaine Dupri and the Bomb Squad. So we tried to celebrate the Kings from Queens and their stellar body of work. Rest In Peace to Jam-Master Jay.
Here are the picks for the 25 Dopest Run-D.M.C. songs.