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Street in Hollis Queens Named After Run-DMC

bigfoot — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:48:20 +0000

Run-DMC/JMJ Way street sign

Run-DMC was honored Sunday, 30th August 2009, when a street in Hollis Queens was renamed for them.

Hollis Avenue and 205th Street will now be known as Run-DMC/JMJ Way. Run-DMC is the first rap group to have a city street renamed in their honor, in the neighborhood where they were born and raised.

Read the whole article and watch a video at NY1.com

Run-DMC inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

bigfoot — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:35:01 +0000

Finally, after Run-DMC was nominated 2008 for a 2009 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and it was confirmed on January 14, 2009, that Run-DMC would be one of the five inductees to the Rock Hall, today Run-DMC was joining the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

After Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five in 2007, Run-DMC is the second rap act to be awarded the honor.

Today night, Saturday April 4th, 2009, the induction ceremony was happening in Cleveland. It was Eminem to held an induction speech for Run-DMC. Run and DMC attended the ceremony surrounded by their families and that of JMJ.

Read more at www.mtv.com (re ceremony) and USA Today (re nomination). And don’t miss HipHopRX’s article!

YouTube – Eminem’s Induction Speech

YouTube – Run-DMC Interview at the 2009 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony

Dailymotion – Run-DMC Acceptance Speech

New Book in Stores “Definition: The Art and Design of Hip-Hop”

bigfoot — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:41:46 +0000

Bill Adler – the author of the Run-DMC biography “Tougher Than Leather: The Rise of Run DMC” – has teamed up with Cey Adams – a well known designer who has worked for countless hip hop artists – to release a new book entitled “Definition: The Art and Design of Hip-Hop“.

The book, which hit stores just a week ago, highlights the careers and artwork of hip-hop elders as Run-DMC, Dapper Dan and Snoop Dogg and many others as well as contemporary artists, featuring over 200 photos.

If interested, check out the interview with Cey and Bill at www.sneakerfreaker.com. The interview provides some background these guys come from and why their book could mean something to the hip hop world.
There is also a book review at Mic to Mic Blog, who’s author was so friendly to notify me that this book has been released.

I personally have not had my hands on the book yet, so can’t tell if it is any good. You’ll have to check yourself.

Some VH1.com Articles re JMJ’s Murder

bigfoot — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:02:14 +0000

VH1.com recently published two articles dealing with the topic of JMJ’s murder. While not revealing a lot, it looks a bit like there is some movement in the case currently, people revealing information/thoughts unheared before. So there are signs that somebody might have shot at the gun men as they were leaving the studio.

If interested, read the two articles “Jam Master Jay’s Murder: Run-DMC DJ’s Friend Randy Allen Responds To New Allegations” and “Who Shot Jam Master Jay? Were Killers Caught On Video?” at VH1.com. The latter summarises a meeting between Randy Allan (JMJ’s friend and business partner) and Marvin Thompson (JMJ’s brother).

Also interesting, the timeline VH1.com put together: “Jam Master Jay’s Murder: A Timeline And The Key Players”

Old Run-DMC TV Stuff

bigfoot — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 23:42:39 +0000

Just came across this nice video on YouTube. It’s an excerpt from a show named “Reading Rainbow” in which Run-DMC raps over the My Adidas beat and a slightly slower played Peter Piper. Also Jay is dopping some rhymes – not to bad indeed! Enjoy it.

YouTube – Run-DMC on Reading Rainbow

Jam Master Jay’s Studio

bigfoot — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:44:31 +0000

In recognition of todays anniversary of JMJ’s death, MTV News got an exclusive visit to his former studio (24/7 Studio in Queens, New York).
The Queens native William “The Mayor” Pittman bought the studio with his partners Erik Jewel and female rapper Vein in January this year.
Pittman told MTV News in what bad condition he found JMJ’s studio when he got the keys earlier this year.

Read article at VH1.com

Run-DMC on Emusic

bigfoot — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 23:37:32 +0000

Just found Run-DMC at emusic.com. Emusic currently has the latest Run-DMC relase Live at Montreux 2001 available.
Well, I doubt that emusic will sell other Run-DMC releases soon, as Arista (Sony-BMG) does not seem to be willing to sell their music DRM free for the time being.

Run-DMC – Live at Montreux 2001 at emusic.com

DMC NECN Interview Video

bigfoot — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 23:22:19 +0000

DMC was interviewed by Chet Curtis from NECN (New England Cable News). Chet and DMC are talking about DMC’s adoption and his work for the kids in the Felix Organisation/Camp Felix.
Watch the interview at NECN.

DMC’s New Solo Album 95% Done / Emmy Award for DMC?

bigfoot — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 22:44:11 +0000

The news section of DMC’s homepage has an interview where DMC states that he’s “95 percent done with a new solo album which he says will open a lot of eyes in hip-hop”.

Well, no release date so far, but at least it seems to get closer.

Interview at DMC’s News section – news from 20th July 2007, entitled “Tougher Than Leather”.

In other news DMC’s website informs about the Emmy Award nomination for his adoption documentary:
“DMC: My Adoption Journey” has been nominated for the 28th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards, in the category of Outstanding Arts & Culture Programming”.

Emmy Award nomination news article – news from 25th July 2007, entitled “‘DMC: My Adoption Journey’ Documentary Nominated for Emmy Award”.

New Track on DMC’s myspace Page

bigfoot — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:40:22 +0000

Again DJ Zap had the 411. DMC has published a new track on his myspace.com page. It’s called “Beef Eater”.

Listen to “Beef Eater” at www.myspace.com/dmc

Thanks, DJ Zap!