King of Rock
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This article is about the album by Run-D.M.C.. For the "The King of Rock 'n' Roll", see Elvis Presley.
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| Studio album by Run-D.M.C. | |||||
| Released | 1985 | ||||
| Recorded | 1984 | ||||
| Genre | Hip hop, rap rock | ||||
| Length | 43:43 | ||||
| Label | Profile/Arista Records 01515-11205 |
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| Producer | Russell Simmons, Larry Smith | ||||
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King of Rock is the second album by hip hop trio Run-D.M.C.. Produced in 1985, the album sees the group adopting a more rock-influenced sound, with several tracks prominently featuring heavy guitar riffs.
[edit] Track listing
- "Rock the House" – 2:42
- "King of Rock" – 5:14
- "You Talk Too Much" – 5:59
- "Jam-Master Jammin'" – 4:20
- "Roots, Rap, Reggae" – 3:12
- "Can You Rock It Like This" – 4:30
- "You're Blind" – 5:31
- "It's Not Funny" – 5:35
- "Darryl and Joe (Krush-Groove 3)" – 6:39
[edit] Deluxe edition bonus tracks
- "Slow and Low" (Demo) – 4:27
- "Together Forever (Krush-Groove 4)" (Live) – 3:35
- "Jam-Master Jammin'" (Remix) – 6:45
- "King of Rock" (Live, from Live Aid) – 7:26
Run-D.M.C. | |
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| DJ Run | D.M.C. | Jam Master Jay | |
| Discography | Run-D.M.C. | King of Rock | Raising Hell | Tougher Than Leather | Back from Hell | Together Forever: Greatest Hits 1983-1991 | Down with the King | Crown Royal |
| Compilations | Greatest Hits | The Best of Run DMC | Ultimate Run-D.M.C. |
| Songs | "It's Like That" | "Walk This Way" | "It's Tricky" | "Rock Box" |
| Related articles | Run's House | Distortion | Checks Thugs and Rock N Roll | Def Jam | Russell Simmons Music Group |

