King of Rock
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King of Rock is the second album by hip hop trio Run–D.M.C.. Produced in 1985, the album sees the group adopting a more rock-influenced sound, with several tracks prominently featuring heavy guitar riffs.
The title track is featured in video games such as Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, Thrasher: Skate and Destroy, Amplitude and Rock Band 3 (as downloadable content). It was certified Gold by the RIAA on June 3, 1985. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA on February 19, 1987.
Background
Though Run-D.M.C.'s original version of "Slow and Low" (recorded as a demo during the sessions for this album) would not be officially released until the 2005 Deluxe edition of King of Rock, a cover version, recorded by the Beastie Boys (who themselves often played a fusion of rap and rock), appeared on the latter's 1986 debut album, Licensed to Ill.
Track listing
- "Rock The House" – 2:42
- "King of Rock" – 5:14
- "You Talk Too Much" – 5:59
- "Jam-Master Jammin'" – 4:20
- "Roots, Rap, Reggae" – 3:12
- "Can You Rock It Like This" – 4:30
- "You're Blind" – 5:31
- "It's Not Funny" – 5:35
- "Darryl and Joe (Krush-Groove 3)" – 6:39