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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

  1. "Rock The House" – 2:42
  2. "King of Rock" – 5:14
  3. "You Talk Too Much" – 5:59
  4. "Jam-Master Jammin'" – 4:20
  5. "Roots, Rap, Reggae" – 3:12
  6. "Can You Rock It Like This" – 4:30
  7. "You're Blind" – 5:31
  8. "It's Not Funny" – 5:35
  9. "Darryl and Joe (Krush-Groove 3)" – 6:39





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