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What is the best Run-DMC song?

By YPB Team

Run-DMC defined hip-hop royalty with an iconic catalog stretching from Sucker M.C.s to Walk This Way. Which track do you consider their greatest?

  1. Walk This Way — ranked #11
    Walk This Way
    Run-DMC's 1986 Aerosmith collaboration that became the defining crossover moment in hip-hop history, bringing rap to rock radio and MTV's mainstream audience.
  2. It's Like That — ranked #22
    It's Like That
    The 1983 debut single that launched Run-DMC's career and helped usher in the golden age of hip-hop with its stripped-back drum machine beat and social commentary.
  3. Sucker M.C.'s — ranked #33
    Sucker M.C.'s
    Released as the B-side to their debut single, this 1983 track is considered one of the most important rap songs ever recorded for cementing the modern MC style.
  4. King of Rock — ranked #44
    King of Rock
    The 1985 title track that doubled down on Run-DMC's rock-rap fusion, performed at Live Aid and symbolizing hip-hop's arrival as a global cultural force.
  5. Peter Piper — ranked #55
    Peter Piper
    A 1986 DJ showcase built around a sample of Bob James's 'Take Me to the Mardi Gras,' becoming a cornerstone of DJ culture and scratching demonstrations.
  6. It's Tricky — ranked #66
    It's Tricky
    One of the most instantly recognizable hooks in hip-hop history, this 1987 track built its infectious energy on a chant that has echoed through pop culture for decades.
  7. My Adidas — ranked #77
    My Adidas
    The 1986 ode to their sneakers that led to a landmark endorsement deal with Adidas, pioneering the hip-hop and sportswear brand relationship that still thrives today.
  8. Rock Box — ranked #88
    Rock Box
    Run-DMC's 1984 track became the first rap song to air on MTV, featuring Eddie Martinez's screaming guitar riff and forever changing what hip-hop could look like.
  9. You Be Illin' — ranked #99
    You Be Illin'
    A playful 1986 storytelling track from the Raising Hell album that showcased the group's humor and helped cement their status as pop culture icons.
  10. Christmas in Hollis — ranked #1010
    Christmas in Hollis
    The beloved 1987 holiday track set in Run-DMC's Queens neighborhood, now a perennial festive staple and one of the greatest Christmas songs in any genre.
  11. Run's House — ranked #1111
    Run's House
    The 1988 confident declaration of dominance that opened Tougher Than Leather, showcasing Run-DMC at the peak of their lyrical and production powers.
  12. Down with the King — ranked #1212
    Down with the King
    The 1993 comeback track featuring Pete Rock and a who's-who of hip-hop guest verses, proving Run-DMC could still command respect in the golden age of rap.
  13. Together Forever — ranked #1313
    Together Forever
    The 1987 upbeat crowd-pleaser that captured Run-DMC's live energy and camaraderie, becoming an anthem of their larger-than-life touring years.

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My Adidas led to a $1.6 million contract in 1986, logged as the first sneaker endorsement given to people outside sport. Thirteen songs: https://youpick.best/articles/nike-vs-adidas-ranked

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