
Album Summary
King of Rock is the second studio album by American hip hop group Run-D.M.C., released on January 21, 1985, by Profile Records. The album was produced by Russell Simmons and Larry Smith. King of Rock became the first rap album to be released on CD, and was the third rap album to be certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album saw the group adopting a more rock-influenced sound, with several tracks prominently featuring heavy guitar riffs. The song "Roots, Rap, Reggae" features Yellowman, and was one of the first hybrids of rap and dancehall.
Tracklist
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A1 Rock The House
2:43
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A2 King Of Rock
5:12
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A3 You Talk Too Much
5:58
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A4 Jam-Master Jammin'
4:24
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A5 Roots, Rap, Reggae
3:14
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B1 Can You Rock It Like This
4:28
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B2 You're Blind
5:29
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B3 It's Not Funny
5:32
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B4 Darryl And Joe (Krush-Groove 3)
6:30
Total Runtime: 43:30
Most Popular Members
Jason Mizell
Joseph Simmons
Darryl McDaniels