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Musicians

The Resume

    (1983-2002)
    Formed in Queens, New York
    Run (Joseph Simmons)
    DMC (Darryl McDaniels)
    Jam Master Jay (born Jason Mizell)
    Recorded 'It's Like That / Sucker M.C.'s,' 'Rock Box,' '30 Days,' 'King of Rock,' 'Raising Hell,' 'Tougher Than Leather,' 'Back From Hell,' 'Down With the King' and 'Crown Royal'
    Appeared in the movie 'Krush Groove' and 'Tougher Than Leather'

Why they might be annoying:

    They are always seen wearing black leather jackets, black hats and Adidas shoes, or 'kicks' as they call them.
    They appeared alongside the Fat Boys in 'Krush Groove.'
    Their album 'Tougher Than Leather' was a disappointment because political rappers like Public Enemy were more in demand by the mainstream.
    The band was plagued throughout the late 80's with personal issues, as Darryl was an alcoholic and Run was accused of rape.
    After conquering their late 80's demons (Darryl sobered up and the charges against Run were dropped), the group became born-again Christians (what a surprise).
    They spent 7 years after releasing 'Down With the King' to release a follow-up record.
    Darryl and Run have appeared alongside LL Cool J in Dr. Pepper commercials since Jam Master Jay's death.

Why they might not be annoying:

    Run is Russell Simmons' younger brother.
    They were the first rap group to put together full-fledged albums.
    They were rapping over metal music before Faith No More and Biohazard.
    They performed at Live Aid (1985).
    Their album 'Raising Hell' was the first rap album to reach #1 on the R&B charts, sell over a million units and reach the Top Ten.
    They helped popularize Adidas.
    They revived Aerosmith's career when they collaborated with them on 'Walk This Way.'
    Their collaboration with Kid Rock and Aerosmith at the 1999 MTV VMA's is considered one of the greatest moments on MTV TV history.
    Jam Master Jay was murdered in a studio in Queens (2002).
    They were awarded by VH1's Big in 2002 Awards as the greatest rappers of all time (November 2002).

Credit: His Name is Robert


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 18 Votes: 38.89% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 9 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 44 Votes: 40.91% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 100 Votes: 41.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 23 Votes: 39.13% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 51 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 44 Votes: 56.82% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 31 Votes: 64.52% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 41 Votes: 68.29% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 50 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 80 Votes: 52.50% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 63 Votes: 49.21% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 153 Votes: 67.97% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 144 Votes: 45.83% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 258 Votes: 51.55% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 400 Votes: 46.25% Annoying