110-442: Run-DMC (also formatted Run-D.M.C. , RUN DMC , or some combination thereof) was an American hip hop group from Hollis, Queens , New York City , formed in 1983 by Joseph Simmons , Darryl McDaniels , and Jason Mizell . Run-DMC is regarded as one of the most influential acts in the history of hip hop culture and especially one of the most famous hip hop acts of the 1980s. Along with Beastie Boys , LL Cool J , DJ Jazzy Jeff &
220-527: A New York City Fire Department (FDNY) fire station, Engine Co. 301/Ladder Co. 150, at 91-04 197th Street. As of 2018 , preterm births and births to teenage mothers are more common in Hollis and Jamaica than in other places citywide. In Hollis and Jamaica, there were 10 preterm births per 1,000 live births (compared to 87 per 1,000 citywide), and 21.4 births to teenage mothers per 1,000 live births (compared to 19.3 per 1,000 citywide). Hollis and Jamaica have
330-449: A 0–60 mph time of 10.5 seconds. Frankly, that's not quick for a sports/GT car in this price category." The stainless steel body panels were attractive and impervious to corrosion, but the sheen surface tended to show fingerprints and meant the car could not be easily painted; every DeLorean looked identical. Some dealerships painted their cars to make them distinctive. DMC tested translucent paint for different color options while allowing
440-447: A college education or higher. The percentage of Hollis and Jamaica students excelling in math rose from 36% in 2000 to 55% in 2011, and reading achievement increased slightly from 44% to 45% during the same time period. Hollis and Jamaica's rate of elementary school student absenteeism is more than the rest of New York City. In Hollis and Jamaica, 22% of elementary school students missed twenty or more days per school year , higher than
550-453: A cornerstone of the group's sound and paved the way for the rap rock -subgenre movement of the 1990s. Run-DMC's swift ascension to the forefront of rap with a new sound and style meant that old-school hip hop artists were becoming outdated. Along with pushing rap into a new direction musically, Run-DMC changed the entire aesthetic of hip hop music and culture. Old school rappers like Afrika Bambaataa and Melle Mel of Grandmaster Flash and
660-489: A dislike for D's rhyming style. After they graduated from high school and started college in 1982, Simmons and McDaniels finally convinced Russell to let them record as a duo, and they recruited Mizell (who was now known as Jam Master Jay) to be their official DJ. The following year, in 1983, Russell agreed to help them record a new single and land a record deal, but only after he changed McDaniels's stage name to his favorite car company, DeLorean Motor Company 'DMC', and marketed
770-1122: A documentary about his fallen mentor. In 2008 Run-DMC was nominated for 2009 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . On January 14, 2009, it was confirmed that Run-DMC would be one of the five inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . On April 3, 2009, Run-DMC became the second rap act to be awarded the honor (after Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five , who were inducted in 2007). The group reunited at Jay-Z's Made in America Festival in September 2012. Simmons and McDaniels then reunited again for Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, Texas in November 2012, and again in June 2013 and August 2014 for summer concerts in Atlanta , Georgia. Following
880-432: A fashion statement. The reason they couldn't have shoelaces in jail was that they might hang themselves. That's why DMC says 'My Adidas only bring good news and they are not used as felon shoes.' That embrace of the look and style of the street would define the next 25 years of hip hop fashion. After the success of their first album, Run-DMC looked to branch out on their follow-up. The release of King of Rock in 1985 saw
990-462: A grittier, more sample -heavy sound. Despite not selling as well as its predecessor, the album boasted several strong singles, including: " Run's House ", "Beats to the Rhyme", and "Mary Mary". Though at the time considered a disappointing follow-up to the blockbuster Raising Hell , the album has grown in stature. In the 2000 liner notes for the album's re-release, Chuck D. of Public Enemy would call
1100-465: A large influx of South Asians and West Indians. The area has a majority of working parents with many early childhood schools in Hollis. Based on data from the 2010 United States Census , the population of Hollis was 20,269, a decrease of 478 (2.3%) from the 26,061 counted in 2000 . Covering an area of 525.10 acres (212.50 ha), the neighborhood had a population density of 38.6 inhabitants per acre (24,700/sq mi; 9,500/km ). The racial makeup of
1210-473: A local liquor store. The residents decided to clean up the area, including the Liberty Rock, and paint it with the support of local businesses. The City of New York was initially opposed to the painted rock, but with the backing of the local store owners, the residents successfully challenged the city and kept the rock painted in the red, black, and green colors. However, the plaque honoring the war veterans
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#17327797099851320-437: A low population of residents who are uninsured . In 2018, this population of uninsured residents was estimated to be 5%, lower than the citywide rate of 12%. The concentration of fine particulate matter , the deadliest type of air pollutant , in Hollis and Jamaica is 0.007 milligrams per cubic metre (7.0 × 10 oz/cu ft), less than the city average. Eight percent of Hollis and Jamaica residents are smokers , which
1430-497: A more "street" sense of style such as Kangol hats, Cazal glasses, leather jackets, and unlaced Adidas shoes. The group's look had been heavily influenced by Mizell's own personal style. When Russell Simmons saw Jay's flashy, yet street b-boy style; he insisted the entire group follow suit. Run said later: There were guys that wore hats like those and sneakers with no shoestrings. It was a very street thing to wear, extremely rough. They couldn't wear shoelaces in jail and we took it as
1540-652: A more introspective direction. Appearing on VH1 's documentary series Behind the Music in early 2000, McDaniels confirmed that he was creatively frustrated and highlighted some songs that he was recording on his own. The continued friction led to McDaniels sitting out most of the group's recording sessions in protest. Simmons, in defiance, recorded material anyway, inviting several guest stars such as Kid Rock, Jermaine Dupri, Adrian Burley, Tony Fredianelli and Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind , Method Man , and fellow Queens MCs Nas and Prodigy of Mobb Deep to contribute to
1650-657: A never-completed New York City Subway expansion in 1988. Liberty Rock is a boulder in Liberty Triangle park at the intersection of Farmers Blvd. and Liberty Ave. It was placed there in 1928 as a commemorative to the Pennsylvania Railroad casualities of World War One. Later, the plaque for that commemoration was removed and placed in an unknown location in the 1950s when the character of the neighborhood changed to predominantly African-american, co-incident with White flight . The Liberty Rock became
1760-562: A non-fatal assault rate of 68 per 100,000 people, Hollis and Jamaica's rate of violent crimes per capita is more than that of the city as a whole. The incarceration rate of 789 per 100,000 people is higher than that of the city as a whole. The 103rd Precinct has a lower crime rate than in the 1990s, with crimes across all categories having decreased by 80.6% between 1990 and 2018. The precinct reported 5 murders, 31 rapes, 346 robberies, 408 felony assaults, 152 burglaries, 466 grand larcenies, and 79 grand larcenies auto in 2018. Hollis contains
1870-490: A pop-culture phenomenon. Although earlier artists, such as Grandmaster Flash and The Sugarhill Gang , made rap's initial strides on the airwaves, it was Run-D.M.C. that introduced hats, gold chains, and untied sneakers to youth culture's most stubborn demographic group: young white male suburban rock fans. In the process, the trio helped change the course of popular music, paving the way for rap's second generation. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked them number 48 in their list of
1980-467: A priority. Despite the success of the tour and Aerosmith consequently discussing adding additional dates, Simmons abruptly announced that he was quitting. On October 30, 2002, Mizell was shot and killed at his recording studio in Queens. Fans and friends set up a memorial outside the studio with Adidas sneakers, albums, and flowers. In the aftermath, Simmons and McDaniels announced the official disbanding of
2090-461: A reverend. He also wrote a book alongside his brother Russell. McDaniels, also married, made an appearance on the Notorious B.I.G. 's 1997 double-album Life After Death , and focused on raising his family. Though the group continued to tour around the world, over a decade of living a rap superstar lifestyle was beginning to take a toll on McDaniels. He was beginning to tire of Run-DMC, and there
2200-409: A shared symbol for the entire community. The Liberty Rock serves as a symbol of resistance and resilience, reminding the community of its rich cultural heritage and ongoing struggle for equality and justice. The Liberty Rock was originally erected as a World War I memorial in the late 1920s or early 1930s. It likely honored the soldiers who fought and died in the war. During his 1960 campaign JFK visited
2310-487: A solo album, Checks Thugs and Rock n Roll . He had recently discovered that he was adopted, which led him to be the center of the VH1 program My Adoption Journey , a documentary chronicling his re-connection with his biological family. McDaniels was also featured in the 2008 video game, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith , making appearances in the songs "Walk this Way" and "King of Rock". He frequently contributed to VH1 programs such as
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#17327797099852420-434: A strained mumble. Performing allowed McDaniels to come out of his depression and he appeared revitalized on the tour. There was even talk of Run-DMC finally signing with Def Jam, which by then was no longer held by its original founders. Simmons, however, had been growing increasingly tired of hip hop. His family was growing, and he was assisting with his brother Russell's Phat Farm clothing imprint,(cap) making Run-DMC less of
2530-588: A symbol of the history and culture of the African American community in St. Albans. The painting of the rock in red, black, and green, the colors of the Pan-African flag, represents the community's commitment to civil rights, group identity, and fostering ties between all people of African descent. The location of the rock, at the intersection of St. Albans, Hollis, and Jamaica, highlights its significance as
2640-591: A used car from me?" In the end, sufficient funds could not be raised to keep the company alive. DMC went bankrupt in 1982, taking with it 2,500 jobs and over $ 100 million in investments. The British Government attempted to revive some usable remnants of the manufacturing facility without success, and the Dunmurry factory was closed. DeLorean himself retired in New Jersey , and the dream with which he had mesmerized Britain's Labour government, of industry rising out of
2750-839: Is considered the originators of the style, and hardcore hip hop would dominate the next two decades of rap music, from the bombastic, noisy sound of Public Enemy and stripped minimalism of Boogie Down Productions to the thump of early Wu-Tang Clan and Nas . Their influence was not limited to the East Coast, however. Los Angeles' N.W.A , on their landmark 1988 album Straight Outta Compton , showed heavy influences from Tougher Than Leather -era Run-DMC, and Chicano rap act Cypress Hill were definitely influenced by Run-DMC's fusion of rap and rock. Rap rock fusion proved to be influential among rock artists, with 1980s bands like Faith No More , and Red Hot Chili Peppers adding elements of rap to alternative rock and heavy metal . Most notably,
2860-418: Is directly responsible for intentionally transforming rap music from dance-and club-oriented funk grooves like " Rapper's Delight " and " The Breaks " to an aggressive, less-danceable approach. Characterized by sparse, hard-hitting beats—as typified on hits like " It's Like That " and " Peter Piper "—this would form the foundation of hardcore hip hop (particularly hardcore East Coast hip hop ). As such, Run-DMC
2970-650: Is located at 202-05 Hillside Avenue, and the South Hollis branch is located at 204-01 Hollis Avenue. Long Island Rail Road service is available at the Hollis station , located at 193rd Street and Woodhull Avenue; The station is served mostly by the Hempstead Branch . West of Hollis station is the LIRR's Holban Yard , a freight yard that has been shared with St. Albans for over a century, and has included
3080-410: Is lower than the city average of 14% of residents being smokers. In Hollis and Jamaica, 30% of residents are obese , 16% are diabetic , and 37% have high blood pressure —compared to the citywide averages of 22%, 8%, and 23% respectively. In addition, 23% of children are obese, compared to the citywide average of 20%. Eighty-six percent of residents eat some fruits and vegetables every day, which
3190-474: Is named after him. The area remained rural until 1885, when developers turned 136 acres (55 ha) into houses, and the area is still developed primarily with single-family houses. In 1898, it became a part of New York City with the western towns of Queens County. Since the end of the Korean War , the neighborhood has been settled primarily by African-American families. In recent years, the area has seen
3300-468: Is slightly less than the city's average of 87%. In 2018, 82% of residents described their health as "good", "very good", or "excellent", higher than the city's average of 78%. For every supermarket in Hollis and Jamaica, there are 20 bodegas . The nearest major hospitals are Jamaica Hospital and Queens Hospital Center , both located in Jamaica. Hollis is covered mainly by ZIP Code 11423, though
3410-784: Is slightly lower than the median life expectancy of 81.2 for all New York City neighborhoods. Most inhabitants are youth and middle-aged adults: 22% are between the ages of between 0–17, 27% between 25–44, and 27% between 45–64. The ratio of college-aged and elderly residents was lower, at 10% and 14% respectively. As of 2017, the median household income in Community Board 12 was $ 61,670. In 2018, an estimated 20% of Hollis and Jamaica residents lived in poverty, compared to 19% in all of Queens and 20% in all of New York City. One in eight residents (12%) were unemployed, compared to 8% in Queens and 9% in New York City. Rent burden, or
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3520-503: The Beastie Boys , who were signed to Simmons' Def Jam label. The film was a hit in cinemas and was further proof of hip hop's continued mainstream visibility. Returning to the studio in 1986, the group teamed with producer Rick Rubin for their third album. Rubin had just produced LL Cool J's debut album Radio . They later released their third album, titled Raising Hell , which became the group's most successful album and one of
3630-504: The DMC-12 ) was the only car produced by DMC. Reception was mixed. Although the early vehicles had impressive waiting lists of prospective buyers, the MSRP of $ 25,000 (equivalent to approximately $ 70,000 in 2019) was prohibitive for most of the market—especially for what many considered an under-powered and impractical plaything. "It's not a barn burner," observed Road & Track , "(with)
3740-608: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), DeLorean, his investors, and the US court system. At some point in 1982, John DeLorean became the target of an FBI sting operation designed to arrest drug traffickers. He was arrested in October 1982 and charged with conspiring to smuggle $ 24 million worth of cocaine into the US. The key element of evidence for the prosecution was a videotape showing DeLorean discussing
3850-717: The Hillside Maintenance Facility since 1991. The MTA Regional Bus Operations ' Q1 , Q2 , Q3 , Q36 , Q43 , Q76 , Q77 and Q110 buses serve Hollis. The Nassau Inter-County Express ' n1 , n6 , n6X , n22 , n24 and n26 service also stops at Hillside Avenue and Francis Lewis Boulevard, making drop-offs in the westbound direction and pick-ups in the eastbound direction. The New York City Subway 's E , F , and <F> trains stop nearby at Jamaica-179th Street on Hillside Avenue. The Archer Avenue lines were supposed to be extended to Hollis as part of Program for Action ,
3960-776: The I Love The... series, and he released the song "Rock Show" featuring singer Stephan Jenkins . Simmons also turned to television, starring in Run's House , a reality show that followed his life as a father and husband. In June 2007, McDaniels appeared with Aerosmith performing "Walk This Way" for their encore at the Hard Rock Calling festival in London. Simmons joined Kid Rock 's 2008 Rock N Roll Revival Tour, performing "It's Like That", "It's Tricky", "You Be Illin'", "Run's House", "Here We Go", "King of Rock" and "Walk This Way" with Kid Rock. They also covered "For What It's Worth" at
4070-608: The New York City Council 's 23rd and 27th Districts. The first European settlers were Dutch homesteaders in the 17th century. A century later, early in the American Revolutionary War , it was the site of part of the Battle of Long Island , a battle in which the revolutionary Brigadier General Nathaniel Woodhull was captured at a tavern on what is now Jamaica Avenue . Woodhull Avenue in Hollis
4180-486: The assembly lines to start only in early 1981. Workers at the factory were generally inexperienced; many never had jobs before joining DMC. This may have contributed to the reported quality issues attributed to the early production vehicles and the subsequent establishment of Quality Assurance Centers (QAC) located at various delivery locations. QACs were set up in California , New Jersey and Michigan where some of
4290-566: The drivetrain and other components from the Polski Fiat 126p . The design is similar to the French Lohr Fardier paratrooper utility vehicle and DeLorean brought one to their headquarters for study. A tubular steel frame prototype was produced, and the company produced a promotional video to attract investors to the project. There would have been two versions; one a dedicated off-roader, the other road legal. The DMC-80
4400-539: The " 100 Greatest Artists of All Time ". In 2007, Run-DMC was named "The Greatest Hip Hop Group of All Time" by MTV.com and "Greatest Hip Hop Artist of All Time" by VH1 . In 2009, Run-DMC became the second hip hop group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . In 2016, Run-DMC received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award . Historically, the group achieved a number of notable firsts in hip hop music and are credited with being
4510-447: The 'Rock' on a whistlestop tour of Queens. In the late 1960s, residents Cassia Campbell and Porscha Williams, reported that eleven year old Tony Tims and Daniel Gibson were the only people there initially when it was first painted; Tims claimed "I used my father's paint, met with Daniel. I would paint, he filmed it. I got the idea from a small rock that was painted Red, Black and Green in the square located at 122nd & Farmers Blvd, That's
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4620-621: The 1981 DeLoreans were delivered with a 12-month, 12,000 mi (19,000 km) warranty . By 1982, improvements in components and the more experienced workforce meant that production quality was vastly improved. Disputes between dealerships and customers arose later because many dealerships refused to do warranty work because they were not reimbursed. The lack of demand, cost overruns , and unfavorable exchange rates began to take their toll on DMC's cash flow in late 1981. The company had estimated its break-even point to be between 10,000 and 12,000 units, but sales were only around 6,000. In response to
4730-656: The Attic . The original intention was to just rap over a sample of the song, but Rubin and Jay insisted on doing a complete cover version . Members of the group Aerosmith (including Steven Tyler and Joe Perry ) were called to join Run-DMC in the studio to add their vocals and guitars. The song and video became one of the biggest hits of the 1980s, reaching No. 4 on the Hot 100, and cemented Run-DMC's crossover status. It also resurrected Aerosmith's career. The single " My Adidas " led to
4840-548: The Beastie Boys; seemingly overnight, rappers were wearing jeans and sneakers instead of rhinestones and leather outfits. From Adidas tracksuits and rope chains to baggy jeans and Timberland footwear, hip hop's look remained married to the styles of the street. According to the Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll : Run-D.M.C. took hardcore hip-hop from an underground street sensation to
4950-643: The DeLorean Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan , on October 24, 1975. He was already well known in the automobile industry as a capable engineer, business innovator, and youngest person to become a General Motors executive. Investment capital came primarily in the form of business loans from Bank of America and from the formation of partnerships and private investment from select parties, including The Tonight Show host Johnny Carson and entertainers Roy Clark and Sammy Davis Jr. Capital
5060-688: The DeLorean stretched to allow rear entry and rear seating. Another design had a separate set of rear doors. The 4-door design was produced as a rolling mock-up by ItalDesign , based on the Lancia Medusa concept car. The bill for the ItalDesign version was unpaid by DMC, and ItalDesign modified it to become the Lamborghini Marco Polo concept car. The DMC-44 was a proposal for a lightweight 4×4 off-road vehicle using
5170-489: The Def Jam label which led to the common misconception that the group was signed to the label. They were , however, managed by Russell Simmons, produced by Rick Rubin (who founded Def Jam, along with Simmons), and often shared concert tour spotlight with acts on the label's roster. Amidst the changing times and sliding sales, Run-DMC released Back from Hell in 1990. The album was the worst-reviewed of their career, as
5280-569: The Dunmurry facility in 1989. As of Monputet's acquisition in 2015, the factory employed more than 600 people. The facility is currently operated as Montupet UK, a subsidiary of Linamar Corporation . A community of DeLorean cultists reunite on a regular basis on the site's defunct test tracks (which they renovated for low-speed use), bringing along their replica DeLorean models to create a fleet that reached 62 DeLorean vehicles in June 2024. The DeLorean (known internally during development within DMC as
5390-548: The Fresh Prince , and Public Enemy , the group pioneered new-school hip hop music and helped usher in the golden age of hip hop . The group was among the first to highlight the importance of the MC and DJ relationship. With the release of Run-D.M.C. (1984), Run-DMC became the first hip hop group to achieve a Gold record. Run-D.M.C. was followed with the certified Platinum record King of Rock (1985), making Run-DMC
5500-402: The Furious Five tended to dress in the flashy attire that was commonly attributed to glam rock and disco acts of the era: tight leather, chest-baring shirts, gloves and hats with rhinestones and spikes, leather boots, etc. Run-DMC discarded the more glam aspects of early hip hop fashion (which were later readopted in 1990 by more "pop" rappers like MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice ) and incorporated
5610-541: The Furious Five , 2007) to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . In 2016, the group received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award . In 2018, Raising Hell was inducted into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". The three members of Run-DMC grew up in Hollis, Queens . As a teenager, Joseph Simmons
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#17327797099855720-456: The Future and its two sequels, in which it was converted into a time machine . The DeLorean time machine entered popular culture and played a major role in the continued popularity of the model. The DMC-24 was a proposal for a 4-seater sedan car retaining the general shape and gull-wing doors of the DeLorean. Several designs were drafted. One design, a 2-door, had the doors and cabin of
5830-538: The United Kingdom, Germany, and many other European countries. A video was made for "It's Like That", although no new footage of Run-DMC appeared in it. In 1999, Run-DMC recorded the theme song for WWF wrestling stable D-Generation X entitled "The Kings", which appeared on the WWF Aggression album. They also made an appearance in a rare version of the music video " Bodyrock " by Moby . Soon after,
5940-518: The act most responsible for pushing hip hop into mainstream popular music, initiating its musical and artistic evolution and enabling its growth as a global phenomenon. Run-DMC is the first rap act to have reached a number of major accomplishments: However, the's group legacy of being staunchly anti-drug, which included participating in an anti-drug public service announcement , holding anti-drug shows, and even including an anti-drug message in their song " It's Tricky ", would be called into question during
6050-470: The album "...a spectacular performance against all odds and expectations". Later in 1988, the group made their second film appearance in Tougher Than Leather , a would-be crime caper that was directed by Rick Rubin and featured special guest performances by the Beastie Boys and Slick Rick . The film bombed at the box office, but strengthened the indirect relationship between Run-DMC and
6160-546: The ashes of The Troubles in Northern Ireland , was shattered. He claimed that the DMCL was deliberately closed for political reasons, and at the time of closing was a solidly viable company with millions of dollars in the bank and two years of dealer orders on the books. Approximately 9,000 cars were made between January 1981 and December 1982, although actual production figures are unclear and estimates differ. Some of
6270-445: The best-selling rap albums of all time. The album was certified double-platinum and peaked at number three on the charts. They were almost done with the album, but Rubin thought that it needed an element that would appeal to rock fans as well. This spurred the lead single " Walk This Way ", a collaboration with the group Aerosmith , who years earlier had done their original version of the classic hard rock song on their album Toys in
6380-493: The cars manufactured in 1982, but not shipped to the states (as the US arm of DMC had no money to 'buy' the cars from the factory in Northern Ireland), with 15XXX and 16XXX Vehicle Identification Numbers are actually 1982 models that were given later VINs, dated 1983, by Consolidated International (now known as Big Lots ), a company that had a buyback program with DMC and had bought out the remaining unsold cars and also
6490-585: The church, with Run becoming especially devoted following his legal troubles and the toll it took on his finances. After a three-year hiatus that seemingly saw rap music move on without them, the rejuvenated Run-DMC returned in 1993 with Down with the King . Building on the gritty sound of Tougher Than Leather , and adding some subtle religious references, the album featured guest appearances and production by several hip hop notables (including Pete Rock & CL Smooth and Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest ). Buoyed by
6600-676: The citywide average of 20%. Additionally, 74% of high school students in Hollis and Jamaica graduate on time, about the same as the citywide average of 75%. Hollis's public schools are operated by the New York City Department of Education . Hollis contains the following public elementary schools, which serve grades PK-5 unless otherwise indicated: The following public middle and high schools are located in Hollis: The Queens Public Library operates two branches in Hollis. The Hollis branch
6710-554: The company had closed before the first film was made. In 1995, Liverpool -born mechanic Stephen Wynne founded the DeLorean Motor Company (Texas) , an entirely new company not related to the original, located in Humble, Texas , and shortly thereafter acquired the remaining parts inventory, and registered his own stylized version of the "DMC" logo trademark of DeLorean Motor Company (Texas). John DeLorean founded
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#17327797099856820-544: The company's viability, the company was forced to cancel the stock issue for the holding company that DeLorean had hoped would raise about $ 27 million. John DeLorean lobbied the British Government for aid, but was refused unless he was able to find a matching amount from other investors. What followed is a matter of debate between the British Government, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),
6930-405: The cover of Rolling Stone , perform at Live Aid , and be nominated for a Grammy Award . In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Run-DMC at number 48 in its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. In 2007, they were named The Greatest Hip Hop Group of All Time by MTV and Greatest Hip Hop Artist of All Time by VH1 . In 2009, Run-DMC became the second hip hop group (after Grandmaster Flash &
7040-426: The drugs deal with undercover FBI agents Benedict (Ben) Tisa and West, although DeLorean's attorney Howard Weitzman successfully demonstrated to the court that he was coerced into participation in the deal by the agents who initially approached him as legitimate investors. He was acquitted of all charges, but his reputation was forever tarnished. After his trial and subsequent acquittal, DeLorean quipped, "Would you buy
7150-543: The end of the show. In 2007, Mizell's wife, Terry, Simmons, and McDaniels also launched the J.A.M. Awards in Jay's memory. Jay's vision for social J ustice, A rts and M usic was promoted by many recording artists, including Snoop Dogg , LL Cool J , Raekwon , Jim Jones , M.O.P., Papoose , Everlast , DJ Muggs , Kid Capri , De La Soul , Mobb Deep , EPMD , Dead Prez , Biz Markie and Marley Marl . In October 2008, Mizell's one-time protege 50 Cent announced plans to produce
7260-533: The first hip hop group to go platinum. Raising Hell (1986) became the first multi-platinum hip hop record. Run-DMC's cover of " Walk This Way ", featuring the group Aerosmith , charted higher on the Billboard Hot 100 than Aerosmith 's original version, peaking at number four. It became one of the best-known songs in both hip hop and rock. Run-DMC was the first hip hop act to have their music videos broadcast on MTV , appear on American Bandstand , be on
7370-777: The group as "Run-D.M.C.", a name that the group hated at first. DMC said later, "We wanted to be the Dynamic Two, the Treacherous Two — when we heard that shit we was like, 'We're gonna be ruined!' " The group's name used Joseph Simmons's DJ name, DJ Run. It was combined with several letters from Darryl McDaniel's name. (DMC can also stand for "Devastating Mic Controller" and in one instance, Darryl rapped in King of Rock “People always ask, "DMC, what does it mean?" D's for never dirty, MC for mostly clean.”) After signing with Profile Records , Run-DMC released their debut single " It's Like That /Sucker MCs" in late 1983. The single
7480-468: The group embarked on a worldwide tour with their "Walk This Way" compatriots, Aerosmith . The tour was a rousing success, celebrating the collaboration between the two acts and acknowledging the innumerable rap and rock acts that had been influenced by their seminal hit 15 years prior. Even though he had little to do with the album, McDaniels was relishing the stage; he had been suffering from an inoperable vocal disorder that had rendered his once-booming voice
7590-481: The group finally returned to the studio, but in an increasingly tense environment, as Simmons and McDaniels' differences had begun to show. In the wake of the exploding popularity of rap-rock artists like Korn , Limp Bizkit , and Kid Rock , Simmons wanted to return to the aggressive, hard rock-tinged sound that made the group famous. McDaniels – who had become a fan of thoughtful singer-songwriters like John Lennon , Harry Chapin , and Sarah McLachlan – wanted to go in
7700-400: The group furthering their rap rock fusion on songs like "Can You Rock It Like This" and the title track ; while "Roots, Rap, Reggae" was one of the first rap/dancehall hybrids. The music video for the single "Rock Box" was the first ever hip hop music video to be broadcast on MTV and received heavy rotation from the channel. The song was the group's most popular hit at that point and the album
7810-412: The group signing a $ 1,600,000 endorsement deal with athletic apparel brand Adidas. Adidas formed a long-term relationship with Run-DMC and hip hop. This has been described as the "beginning of what we have come to know as hip hop fashion ". The success of Raising Hell is often credited with kick-starting hip hop's golden age , when rap music's visibility, variety, and commercial viability exploded onto
7920-463: The group tried to re-create itself musically with ill-advised forays into new jack swing (a then-popular style of production that sonically merged hip hop and contemporary R&B ) and sometimes-preachy lyrical content. The two singles released, the anti-drug, anti-crime song " Pause " and street narrative "The Ave", had little success, and the group began to look outdated. Reeling from their first taste of failure, personal problems began to surface for
8030-516: The group. Mizell's murder remained unsolved until August 2020, with the arrest of Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr. Washington and Jordan Jr. would later be convicted for the murder in February 2024. A third suspect, Jay Bryant, was charged in May 2023, but later arranged to have a trial which would be separate from Washington and Jordan Jr. The accusation of Bryant being the murderer is consistent with
8140-582: The iconic group appeared in The Show , a Def Jam-produced documentary that featured several of hip hop's biggest acts discussing the lifestyle and sacrifices of the industry. Over the next few years, the group did very little recording. Mizell produced and mentored up and coming artists, including Onyx and 50 Cent , whom he eventually signed to the JMJ label. Simmons got divorced, remarried, and began to focus on his spiritual and philanthropic endeavors by becoming
8250-467: The income shortfall, a restructuring plan was devised where a new "DeLorean Motors Holding Company" would be formed, which in turn would have become corporate parent to DMC and each of its subsidiaries: DeLorean Motor Cars Limited (manufacturer), DeLorean Motor Cars of America (distributor in the U.S.) and DeLorean Research Partnership (a research and development company). In January 1982, due to United States Securities and Exchange Commission questions about
8360-508: The inventory of unused parts left in the factory after the bankruptcy. Folk tales in Ireland attribute the failure of DeLorean to the fact that the company had destructed a sacred fairy fort to build its factory. The DeLorean assembly plant was eventually occupied by the French automotive supplier Montupet, which began to manufacture cast aluminum cylinder heads for automobile engines at
8470-425: The lead up to the trial of Jam Master Jay's suspected killers Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, with prosecutors revealing that Jam Master Jay himself would secretly become a high-kilo cocaine dealer in 1996. It was also revealed that his murder was connected to these dealings. However, his family still maintained that he didn't use drugs and the business was used to pay his expenses. The band's song " My Adidas "
8580-655: The media began to blame the group for the incidents. In the wake of the violence, Run-DMC would call for a day of peace between the gangs in Los Angeles. In 1987, following on from the Raising Hell Tour, Run-DMC embarked on the Together Forever Tour with the Beastie Boys . After spending 1987 on tour supporting Raising Hell , Run-DMC released Tougher Than Leather in 1988. The album saw the group discarding much of their rap rock leanings for
8690-424: The national stage and became a global phenomenon. Their success paved the way for acts like LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys. The group toured in the wake of the album's success, but the Raising Hell Tour was marred by violence, particularly fights between rival street gangs in places like Los Angeles. Though Run-DMC's lyrics had been angry, confrontational and aggressive, they typically denounced crime and ignorance, but
8800-527: The neighborhood was 64.0% (12,973) African American , 10.7% (2,167) Asian , 2.3% (460) White , 0.6% (126) Native American , 0.1% (20) Pacific Islander , 4.8% (974) from other races , and 4.3% (876) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.2% (2,673) of the population. The entirety of Community Board 12, which mainly comprises Jamaica but also includes Hollis, had 232,911 inhabitants as of NYC Health 's 2018 Community Health Profile, with an average life expectancy of 80.5 years. This
8910-432: The park soon after. Eventually, Simmons and McDaniels rapped in front of Mizell at the park, and the three became friends. Following Russell's success managing Kurtis Blow, he helped Run record his first single, a song called "Street Kid". The song went unnoticed, but despite the single's failure, Run's enthusiasm for hip hop was growing. Simmons soon wanted to record again—-this time with McDaniels, but Russell refused, citing
9020-586: The percentage of residents who have difficulty paying their rent, is 56% in Hollis and Jamaica, higher than the boroughwide and citywide rates of 53% and 51% respectively. Based on this calculation, as of 2018 , Hollis and Jamaica are considered to be high-income relative to the rest of the city and not gentrifying . Hollis and Jamaica are patrolled by the 103rd Precinct of the NYPD , located at 168-02 91st Avenue. The 103rd Precinct ranked 51st safest out of 69 patrol areas for per-capita crime in 2010. As of 2018 , with
9130-605: The project. A deal in Puerto Rico was about to be agreed when DeLorean took up an offer from the Industrial Development Board for Northern Ireland . Besides some early seed capital from Hollywood stars, the DeLorean Motor Company relied on the British Government for about $ 120 million of its $ 200 million startup costs according to The Times . The British Government was keen to create jobs in Northern Ireland to reduce sectarian violence . DeLorean
9240-522: The project. The resulting album, Crown Royal , was delayed due to the personal problems, and when it was finally released in 2001, it featured only three appearances by DMC. Despite no major singles, the album initially sold well. However, many critics blasted the lack of DMC's involvement. Some positive reviews were published: Entertainment Weekly noted that "on this hip hop roast, new schoolers Nas and Fat Joe pay their respects with sparkling grooves...Run's rhymes are still limber." After Crown Royal ,
9350-475: The quality issues were to be addressed and resolved before delivery to dealerships . Some of the issues related to the fitting of body panels, higher-output alternators , and gullwing door adjustments. The combined efforts of quality assurance improvements at the factory and the post-production quality assurance done at the QACs were generally successful, although workmanship complaints still occasionally arose;
9460-581: The rap rock genre became popular in the late 1990s, with bands like Rage Against the Machine , KoRn , Kid Rock , Limp Bizkit , and Linkin Park . Aesthetically, they changed the way rappers presented themselves. Onstage, old school rappers had previously performed in flashy attire and colorful costumes, typically had a live band and, in the case of acts like Whodini , had background dancers. Run-DMC performed with only Run and DMC out front, and Jam-Master Jay on
9570-514: The real story." Tims painted the rock red, black, and green to symbolize the Black Power and Pan-African movements. This act of community activism was a way for the residents to express their cultural pride and reclaim their community, which was facing challenges such as poverty, crime, and neglect. At the time, the Liberty Rock was located in a predominantly minority neighborhood and served as an eyesore and gathering place for winos across from
9680-601: The section south of 104th Avenue is part of 11412. The United States Post Office operates one post office nearby: at the Hollis Station at 197-40 Jamaica Avenue. Hollis and Jamaica generally have a lower rate of college-educated residents than the rest of the city as of 2018 . While 29% of residents age 25 and older have a college education or higher, 19% have less than a high school education and 51% are high school graduates or have some college education. By contrast, 39% of Queens residents and 43% of city residents have
9790-401: The stainless steel grain to show through, but no cars were sold with factory painted body panels. The only factory option initially available was automatic transmission. A grey interior was offered later in 1981 as an alternative to the standard black. Accessories such as pinstriping and luggage racks provided further individuality. A DeLorean was prominently featured in the 1985 film Back to
9900-419: The success of Notorious , it was announced in 2009 that a Run-DMC biographical film was in the works, with the screenplay by Notorious writer Cheo Hodari Coker . The film was rumored to depict the life and story of the group beginning from their inception in Hollis, Queens, and leading up to the 2002 murder of Jam Master Jay . However, the project has yet to go into production. In September 2021, McDaniels
10010-516: The testimony of a neutral witness Yarrah Concepcion. Concepcion testified about a fight before the shot and a hat with the DNA of Bryant was found next to Mizells body. In 2004, Run-DMC was one of the first acts honored on the first annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors , alongside legends like 2Pac and The Sugarhill Gang . The Beastie Boys paid tribute. Simmons did not attend the show; he was recording his first solo album, Distortion . McDaniels also released
10120-470: The title track and first single, the album entered the charts at No. 1 and No. 7 on the pop charts. Even though the album went platinum, the song proved to be their last hit. Jam Master Jay also found success on his own; he had founded his own label JMJ Records , and discovered and produced the group Onyx , which had tremendous success in 1993 following the release of their hit single, "Slam". Later that same year, Run became an ordained minister, and in 1995
10230-521: The trio. McDaniels, who had been a heavy drinker in recent years, was losing control to alcoholism. Jay was involved in a life-threatening car accident and survived two gunshot wounds after an incident in 1990. In 1991, Simmons was charged with raping a college student in Ohio, though the charges were later dropped. With so much personal chaos and professional uncertainty, the members turned to faith to try to steady their lives. Both Simmons and McDaniels joined
10340-524: The turntables behind them, in what is now considered the 'classic' hip hop stage setup: two turntables and microphones. They embraced the look and style of the street by wearing jeans, lace-less Adidas sneakers, and their trademark black fedoras . The group shunned both the over-the-top wardrobe of previous rap stars like the Furious Five and Afrika Bambaataa , and the silk-shirted, jheri curled , ladies' man look of rappers like Kurtis Blow and Spoonie Gee . Followers of their style included LL Cool J and
10450-567: The west, Hillside Avenue to the north, Francis Lewis Boulevard to the east, and Murdock Avenue to the south. Hollis is located between Jamaica to the west and Queens Village to the east. Hollis is located in Queens Community District 12 and its ZIP Codes are 11423 and 11412. It is patrolled by the New York City Police Department 's 103rd Precinct. Politically, Hollis is represented by
10560-604: Was certified platinum . Run-DMC performed at the legendary Live Aid benefit shortly after Rock Box was released. In late-1985, Run-DMC were featured in the hip hop film Krush Groove , a fictionalized retelling of Russell Simmons ' rise as a hip hop entrepreneur and his struggles to get his own label, Def Jam Recordings , off the ground. The film featured a young Blair Underwood as Russell, along with appearances by old-school legend Kurtis Blow , The Fat Boys , teen pop act New Edition , LL Cool J , Prince protegee Sheila E. , and hip hop's first successful White rap group,
10670-685: Was a proposal for a bus which was mooted in the fall of 1981, with a variety of 6-cylinder engines and transmissions. The company produced a promotional brochure for public transit corporations. The bus would have been an Americanized German low-floor bus produced in the United States. The Alpha 5 is an electric sports car designed by the Italian Italdesign Giugiaro for the company. It will go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in 2.99 seconds, 0 to 88 mph (0 to 142 km/h) in an estimated 4.35 seconds and have
10780-495: Was also featured in the soundtrack of the film Air . Studio albums Music videos Hollis, Queens Hollis is a residential middle-class neighborhood within the southeastern section of the New York City borough of Queens . While a predominantly African-American community, there are small minorities of Hispanics and South Asians residing in the area. Boundaries are considered to be 181st Street to
10890-430: Was also home to many African American jazz musicians by the 1950s according to The New York Times . DeLorean Motor Company The DeLorean Motor Company ( DMC ) was an American automobile manufacturer formed by automobile industry executive John DeLorean in 1975. It produced just one model, from early 1981 to late 1982—the stainless steel DeLorean sports car featuring gull-wing doors . Its history
11000-473: Was also raised through a dealer investment program in which dealerships offering DeLorean's cars for sale were made shareholders in the company. DeLorean also sought lucrative incentives from governments and economic organizations to pay for manufacturing facilities by looking to build his first factory in an area of particularly high unemployment. The Republic of Ireland 's then Minister for Industry and Commerce , Desmond O'Malley , TD , decided not to support
11110-486: Was brief and turbulent, ending in receivership and bankruptcy in 1982. In October 1982, John DeLorean was videotaped in a sting operation agreeing to bankroll drug trafficking , but was acquitted at the subsequent trial on the basis of entrapment . The DeLorean was featured in the Back to the Future film trilogy (1985, 1989, and 1990) as the car made into a time machine by eccentric scientist Doc Brown , although
11220-455: Was compiled into an Amazon.com page titled "Young DMC" which is a wordplay on the name of the former hip-hop trio. Stephen Thomas Erlewine , editor of AllMusic , has written: "More than any other hip hop group, Run-D.M.C. are responsible for the sound and style of [hip-hop] music." Musically, they moved hip hop and rap music away from the funk and disco-oriented sound of its beginnings, into an altogether new and unique sonic imprint. Their sound
11330-589: Was designed and managed by Gerald Mooney, of Brodie & Hawthorn Architects of Belfast , and constructed in 16 months by Farrans, McLaughlin & Harvey. A test/proving track was also constructed next to the factory. Officially known as DMCL (DeLorean Motor Cars, Ltd.), the facility was located in The Cutts in Dunmurry , a suburb on the south-western edge of Belfast. Unit production was scheduled to begin in 1979, but engineering delays and budget overruns caused
11440-629: Was increased friction between him and Simmons, who was eager to return to recording (Simmons had at this time adopted the moniker Rev Run in light of his religious conversion). While on tour in Europe in 1997, McDaniels' ongoing battle with substance abuse led to a bout of severe depression, which spurred an addiction to prescription drugs. McDaniels' depression continued for years, so much so that he contemplated suicide. In 1997, producer and remixer Jason Nevins remixed " It's Tricky " and " It's Like That ". Nevins' remix of "It's Like That" hit number 1 in
11550-452: Was known as "Easy D." Simmons and McDaniels started hanging around Two-Fifths Park in Hollis in the late 1970s, hoping to rap for the local DJs who performed and competed there; the most popular one known to frequent the park was Jason Mizell, then known as "Jazzy Jase". Mizell was known for his flashy wardrobe and b-boy attitude, which led to minor legal troubles as a teen. Thereafter, he decided to pursue music fame and began entertaining in
11660-538: Was recruited into hip hop by his older brother, Russell , who was then an up-and-coming hip hop promoter. Simmons appeared onstage as a DJ for solo rapper Kurtis Blow , who was managed by Russell. Known as "DJ Run, Son of Kurtis Blow", Simmons soon began performing with Blow. Previously, McDaniels had been more focused on athletics than music, but soon began to DJ after purchasing a set of turntables . Simmons convinced McDaniels to start rapping, and though McDaniels would not perform in public, he soon began writing rhymes and
11770-454: Was removed and placed elsewhere. Since the beginning of hip-hop , the neighborhood has been a hotbed of talent, sparked primarily by the fact that hip-hop producer and icon Russell Simmons is from this community, as is his brother Joseph , who along with his friends Darryl McDaniels and Jason Mizell formed the rap group Run-D.M.C. (who had a hit with the seasonal song " Christmas in Hollis "). Other notable residents include: Hollis
11880-604: Was signed to Nickelodeon to perform the music for the NOGGIN SVOD series ‘’What's The Word?’’ a 15-episodes series which featured an animated version replica of McDaniels teaching children reading and vocabulary skills. The soundtrack for the short-form program was released on January 13, 2022. At the same time, Nickelodeon collaborated with McDaniels for a consumer products line deal. On January 4, 2022, McDaniels published his first children's book called ‘’Daryl's Dream’’ and since then, all of McDaniels’ preschool content portfolio
11990-407: Was under the impression that the British Government, as part of this offer, would provide his company with Export Credit financing. This would provide a loan of 80% of the wholesale cost of the vehicles (US$ 20,000) upon completion and delivery for shipping. In October 1978, construction of the six-building, 660,000 sq ft (61,000 m ) manufacturing plant began in Northern Ireland . It
12100-584: Was well received, peaking at No. 15 on the R&;B charts. The trio performed the single on the New York Hot Tracks video show in 1983. Emboldened by their success, Run-DMC released their eponymous debut album Run-D.M.C. in 1984. Hit singles such as "Jam-Master Jay" and "Hard Times" proved that the group were more than a one-hit wonder , and the landmark single " Rock Box " was a groundbreaking fusion of raw hip hop and hard rock that would become
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