THIS DAY IN HIP-HOP...RUN-D.M.C. - RAISING HELL

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Run-D.M.C. released their third album Raising Hell.

On this day in 1986, Run-D.M.C. released their third album Raising Hell on Profile.  The album was produced by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin.  Aerosmith were featured as guests on the groundbreaking set.

​Raising Hell spawned the singles "It's Tricky," which reached #57 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #21 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart; "My Adidas," which reached #33 on the Rap chart in 2000; "You Be Illin'," which peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100; and "Walk This Way," which peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The album reached #3 on the Billboard 200 and became the first rap album to reach #1 on the R&B chart and be certified platinum by the RIAA.

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Also on this day...

1990 - X Clan released their debut album To the East, Backwards on Island.

2001 - Cannibal Ox released their debut album The Cold Vein on Definitive Jux.