The stereotype about hip-hop artists having big heads is literally coming true as Run DMC members become the latest cultural icons to receive their own iconic Kokeshi Collection dolls. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The designer collectible dolls, which immortalize RUN DMC members Run (Joseph Simmons), DMC (Darryl McDaniels), and Jam Master Jay (Jason Mizell), […]
35 years ago, amidst the explosion of crack cocaine in the inner cities, one of the hottest albums from the Hollis Crew came out and further solidified their status of royalty in the world of Hip Hop. Today Run-D.M.C.’s third album celebrates its born day. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Raising Hell was the album […]
On this date in 1984, the Kings from Queens released their first self-titled album on Def Jam Recordings under Rush Management. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This monumental album put Daryl McDaniels (DMC), Joseph Simmons (DJ Run), and Jason Mizell (Jam Master Jay) on the map, and launched one of the most successful careers Hip-Hop […]
Born on this day in 1965, “the best DJ in the U.S. of A.”, Jason William Mizell, also known as Jam Master Jay was born. The man behind the wheels of steel for the pioneering Hip Hop duo Run-D.M.C. was one of the greatest influences to ever walk the streets of his Hollis, Queens neighborhood […]
The “Kings From Queens” dropped their second album 36 years ago today. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On this date in 1985, Joseph Simmons, Daryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell successfully avoided the sophomore jinx some three decades ago when they released the follow up to their self-titled debut album with King Of Rock. Produced by […]
On this day 33 years ago, Run-D.M.C. released their holiday-themed single “Christmas in Hollis”. The song was originally featured on the star-studded charity compilation album, A Very Special Christmas alongside the likes of Whitney Houston, Madonna, and Stevie Nicks to name a few. Produced by Run-D.M.C. and Rick Rubin, this track has become a Christmas […]
Public Enemy, Beastie Boys’ Mike D, and Ad-Rock along with Run-DMC get animated in the new video for “Public Enemy Number Won,” which also features archival concert posters, footage, and more. It’s the latest single from their widely acclaimed new album What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down?, which also marked the iconic group’s historic return to Def Jam Recordings. Visit […]
On Independence Day in 1986, Daryl McDaniels, his partner in rhyme Joseph Simmons and their DJ Jason Mizell, who are best known as the legendary Hip Hop group Run-D.M.C., released one of the most successful singles of their career; “Walk This Way”, which guest stars rock n’ roll vets Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of […]
34 years ago, amidst the explosion of crack cocaine in the inner cities, one of the hottest albums from the Hollis Crew came out and further solidified their status of royalty in the world of Hip Hop. Today Run-D.M.C.’s third album celebrates its born day. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Raising Hell was the album […]
On this date in 1984, the Kings from Queens released their first self titled album on Def Jam Recordings under Rush Management. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This monumental album put Daryl McDaniels (DMC), Joseph Simmons (DJ Run) and Jason Mizell (Jam Master Jay) on the map, and launched one of the most successful careers […]
Many stories have been told about the life of Kobe Bryant over the past week, but not many have come from his rap days. Rev Run now reveals The Black Mamba had once recorded a song with Run-D.M.C. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information To give you an idea of when this went down, Kobe was […]
Hip Hop lost a great DJ almost two decades ago, but in celebration of JMJ’s life today, his legacy will forever live on On this date in 1965 in Brooklyn, New York, Jason Mizell, who later became as Jam Master Jay, was born. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Jay was the DJ for the legendary […]
The “Kings From Queens” dropped their second album 35 years ago today. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On this date in 1985, Joseph Simmons, Daryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell successfully avoided the sophomore jinx over three decades ago when they released the follow up to their self-titled debut album with King Of Rock. Produced by […]
adidas Originals will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Superstar silhouette with an upcoming collaboration with the legendary “Kings Of Rock”, Run DMC. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The pack will release in three total color options: one in Black/Footwear White/Hi-Res Red, the next in Footwear White/Core Black/Hi-Res Red, and the last in the same […]
On this day 32 years ago, Run-D.M.C. released their holiday-themed single “Christmas in Hollis”. The song was originally featured on the star-studded charity compilation album, A Very Special Christmas alongside the likes of Whitney Houston, Madonna, and Stevie Nicks to name a few. Produced by Run-D.M.C. and Rick Rubin, this track has become a Christmas […]
On this date in 2002, the illustrious DJ of the legendary Run-D.M.C., Jam Master Jay, was gunned down in a studio in his hometown of Hollis, Queens. He was 37 years old. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information An unknown person fatally shot Mizell in a recording studio on Merrick Blvd. in Jamaica, Queens. The other […]
Chris Rock penned the foreword for a new photo book of the Beastie Boys and Run DMC called, “Together Forever” by Glen E. Friedman. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “I was a DJ way before I told jokes. Run-DMC’s ‘Sucker M.C.’s’ taught me a lot about controlling the audience. I learned things about control and […]
Today marks the 35th anniversary of the release of Run-D.M.C.’s seminal self-titled album. Released in 1984, the album put Daryl McDaniels (DMC), Joseph Simmons (DJ Run) and Jason Mizell (Jam Master Jay) on the map, and launched one of the most successful careers Hip-Hop has ever seen. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With songs like […]
On this date in 2002, the illustrious DJ of the legendary Run-D.M.C. was gunned down in a studio in his hometown of Hollis, Queens. He was 37 years old. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information An unknown person fatally shot Mizell in a recording studio on Merrick Blvd. in Jamaica, Queens. The other person in the […]
We love seeing our favorite rappers take a turn to Hollywood. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Giving MCs another notch on their belts to brag about on wax, acting can sometimes take a Hip-Hop star all the way to the Oscars — what’s good, Common! — or solidify a career that carries them years beyond […]
