THIS DAY IN HIP-HOP... RUN-D.M.C. - "HARD TIMES"

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Run-D.M.C. released their single "Hard Times."

On this day in 1983, Run-D.M.C. released their second single "Hard Times" on Profile Records.  The song was originally recorded by Kurtis Blow for his 1980 self-titled debut album.  It would be released on Run-D.M.C.'s self-titled debut album released the following year.

"Hard Times" was produced by Larry Smith, Russell Simmons, and Jam Master Jay.  It reached #11 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.

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Also on this day...

2001 - Jonell and Method Man released the single "Round and Round" on Def Jam.

2001 - Mobb Deep released their fifth album Infamy on Loud.

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This day in Birthdays...

DJ Yella (1967) - American rapper, DJ, record producer, and film director from Compton.  Member of N.W.A.

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Mos Def (1973) - American rapper, actor, songwriter, record producer, and activist.  ​

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