Run DMC introduced a new style of hip-hop with their debut single “It’s Like That.” The hard beats, shouting delivery and leather suits were unlike the more carefree approach of previous artists like Kurtis Blow or The Sugar Hill Gang. Their raps about the toughness of capitalism and the stupidity of racism was on their group’s self-titled 1984 debut album. Run D.M.C. achieved many firsts with this album including a fresh sound, look, rock and rap blend (“Rock Box”) that was the premier rap video on MTV. Run, D.M.C. and Jam Master Jay became hip-hop’s ambassadors to the world with the release of their initial album. Their rise was compared to The Beatles and they would become hip-hop’s inaugural superstars. Jam Master Jay introduced the concept of a DJ being a band to mainstream audiences. The new era they introduced also led to them becoming the first rappers to get a major endorsement two years later when they released “My Adidas.” “It’s Like That” is the beginning of hip-hop’s Golden Era and the album was the beginning of rappers becoming pop stars while maintaining their creative integrity. Run D.M.C. recorded seven studio albums before disbanding in 2001. In 2020, Jam Master Jay’s murder was solved and the remaining group members Run and D.M.C. appeared on Public Enemy’s What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down? album. 

[youtube id=”718bAMt_Qrk”]It was 16 years ago when Jam Master Jay was fatally shot inside a studio in Jamaica, Queens. The murder of the DJ who provided the sounds for legendary rap group Run-D.M.C. was never solved and conflicting rumors about it continue to grow. ReMastered: Who Killed Jam Master Jay? is a Netflix documentary about his life and death. The documentary is Track three of the eight-part ReMastered series created by Jeff and Michael Zimbalist. The episode will premiere December 7, 2018 on Netflix. 

Fuse welcomes you to an exclusive look at this year’s highly-anticipated, star-studded Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, airing live from Cleveland Ohio’s Public Hall on April 4th at 9pm ET/PT. Watch as a chosen few of music’s most legendary acts including Metallica and Run-D.M.C. join fellow rock legends in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

As the exclusive television partner, Fuse is the only place to get a front row seat to the induction ceremony live from Cleveland. The four hour show will carry on the tradition of recognizing the accomplishments of this year’s inductees through live performances and top name presenters who come together to celebrate the history of rock and roll. The presenters and nominees for induction at this year’s ceremony include Flea inducting Metallica, Eminem inducting Run-D.M.C., Jimmy Page inducting Jeff Beck, Smokey Robinson inducting Little Anthony and the Imperials and Rolling Stone’s Ron Wood inducting Bobby Womack.

To shake things up this year, Fuse hosts Steven Smith and Jared Cotter will provide commentary during the show on the significance of each inductee and the induction process – giving Fuse viewers a visual lesson on the Rock Hall and a chance to experience the acts that influenced some of their favorite artists: bridging the gap between the old and new school.

Going beyond the linear network, log on to fuse.tv to vote for the greatest rock band of all time and then enter to win the entire Metallica catalogue signed by members of the band. Fuse is also using the latest in mobile technology to keep its audience entertained and connected. Fans can receive Twitter updates from the ceremony and excerpts from Fuse originals “Kings of Rock featuring Run-D.M.C.” and “Metallica: In Their Own Words” as well as other Rock Hall related material throughout March and April courtesy of Joost.com.

SHOW: The 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

PREMIERE: April 4, 2009 at 9pm ET/PT

CHANNEL #: DirecTV 339 / EchoStar 158; cable subscribers, check local listing

WEBSITE: http://www.fuse.tv