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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.