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Russell Wendell Simmons (born October 4, 1957) is an American entrepreneur, writer and record executive. He co-founded the hip-hop label Def Jam Recordings, [1] and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and Tantris. He has promoted veganism and a yoga lifestyle, and published books on lifestyle, health, and entrepreneurship.
Run-D.M.C. (album) Run-D.M.C. is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Run-D.M.C., released on March 27, 1984, by Profile Records, and re-issued by Arista Records. The album was primarily produced by Russell Simmons and Larry Smith . The album was considered groundbreaking for its time, presenting a tougher, more hardcore form of rap ...
According to the liner notes for Together Forever: Greatest Hits 1983–1991, producer Russell Simmons said "I don't care what you say just mention Orange Krush [co-producer Larry Smith's band] and where you go to school", which they did in the lyrics. DJ Run mentioned Orange Krush, as well as Smith (see musical sample above) more than once.
My Adidas. " My Adidas " is the first single from Run–D.M.C. 's third album Raising Hell. It is about Adidas footwear. [1] Released in 1986, the song was written by two of the members, Joseph "DJ Run" Simmons and Darryl "DMC" McDaniels and was produced by Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons. It led to the first endorsement deal between a musical ...
Raising Hell is the third studio album by American hip hop group Run-D.M.C., released on May 15, 1986, by Profile Records. The album was produced by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin. Raising Hell is notable for being the first Platinum and multi-Platinum hip hop record. [2] [3] The album was first certified Platinum on July 15, 1986, before it ...
Down with the King (song) " Down with the King " is the first single from Run-DMC 's sixth studio album of the same name. It featured artists Pete Rock & CL Smooth, with Pete Rock producing the song. After three unsuccessful singles from the group's previous album, "Down with the King" became Run-D.M.C.'s second-biggest hit after "Walk This Way ...
I'm Not Going Out Like That. " I'm Not Going Out Like That " is the third single released from Run–D.M.C. 's fourth album Tougher Than Leather. It was released in 1988 by Profile Records and produced by Davy D. "I'm Not Going Out Like That" was not as successful as the previous two released singles from the album, "Run's House" and "Mary ...
Hard Times (Run-D.M.C. song) " Hard Times " is a rap song written by Jimmy Bralower, J.B. Moore, Russell Simmons, Larry Smith and William Waring originally recorded by Kurtis Blow for his 1980 eponymous debut album . A 1983 cover by rap group Run–D.M.C. was issued as their second single, and is the first track on their eponymous debut album ...