RUN-DMC: Two Hours of Kings
A proper listen. A little time well spent.
RUN-DMC: Two Hours of Kings. With Run-DMC & Jason Nevins, Run-DMC in the mix, there’s a good place to start. Put it on, take a little time and see which track makes you reach for the volume.
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WHAT’S THIS ONE ABOUT?
The playlist’s own description sets the direction:
A hard-hitting RUN-DMC set built around the classics, deeper cuts and crossover anthems, sequenced for maximum old-school momentum.
I’d start with the running order rather than shuffle. Let the choices make their case, one track at a time.
LISTEN OUT FOR
The opening
Start with It's Like That by Run-DMC & Jason Nevins. Listen to what catches your ear first, then carry that thought into the next song.
The detail
Try a track you know at a comfortable volume. Listen for a voice or instrument you usually overlook.
Another stop
Stay for Christmas In Hollis by Run-DMC. Listen for what it changes from the opening.
BEST HEARD ON
My pick: headphones and an uninterrupted half-hour. No scrolling, no skipping after ten seconds. Let the music earn the next track.
ON THE PLAYLIST 25 visible tracks
- It's Like ThatRun-DMC & Jason Nevins
- Sucker M.C.'s (Krush-Groove 1)Run-DMC
- Hard TimesRun-DMC
- Rock BoxRun-DMC
- Jam-Master JayRun-DMC
- 30 DaysRun-DMC
- King of RockRun-DMC
- You Talk Too MuchRun-DMC
- Can You Rock It Like ThisRun-DMC
- Walk This Way (feat. Aerosmith)Run-DMC
- My AdidasRun-DMC
- Peter PiperRun-DMC
- It's TrickyRun-DMC
- You Be Illin' (Remix)Run-DMC
- Hit It RunRun-DMC
- Raising HellRun-DMC
- Mary, MaryRun-DMC
- Run's HouseRun-DMC
- Beats to the RhymeRun-DMC
- I'm Not Going Out Like ThatRun-DMC
- PauseRun-DMC
- What's It All AboutRun-DMC
- Down with the KingRun-DMC
- Ooh, Whatcha Gonna Do (Radio Version)Run-DMC
- Christmas In HollisRun-DMC
TRACK HIGHLIGHTS
- It's Like ThatRun-DMC & Jason Nevins
- Sucker M.C.'s (Krush-Groove 1)Run-DMC
- Hard TimesRun-DMC
- Rock BoxRun-DMC
