Question

according to the documentary hip hop evolution: the new guard, which of the following statements are true about the group run dmc?

• dj run of run dmc (now known as rev run) started out as a dj for kurtis blow. sometimes he rapped with kurtis as well. his nickname was born of kurtis blow.
• run dmc was also known as the beatles of hip hop/rap.
• the first song put out by run dmc was called \sucker mcs\. at first, some industry people thought the record was incomplete because all it had was drums. there was no bassline or other instruments. nor was it a remake of a popular r&b song. russell simmons felt the simplicity of the record captured the raw essence of hip hop.
• run dmc started off wearing fancy jackets and suits thinking that mimicking popular r&b groups in the way they dressed would bring success. russell simmons got them out of those outfits and had them wear clothes that reflected street culture. at the time rocking adidas shell - toe sneakers, leather jackets, and brimmed hats, made them more relatable to their audience who dressed the same way. run dmc came to epitomize the concept of “keeping it real” or “being true to the streets”.
• run dmc teamed up with country singer garth brooks to do a song called \walk this way\. it opened the doors and started an important trend where rap music meets country music.

Explanation:

• DJ Run (Rev Run) began as a DJ for Kurtis Blow, sometimes rapping with him and earning the nickname "Son of Kurtis Blow" as stated in the documentary.
• Run-DMC was widely referred to as the "Beatles of Hip Hop/Rap" for their massive influence and mainstream breakthrough in the genre.
• Their debut single Sucker MCs was criticized initially by industry figures for its stripped-back drum-only sound (no bassline or other instruments, and not a remake), but Russell Simmons recognized it captured hip hop's raw essence.
• The group first wore flashy, industry-standard outfits before Russell Simmons had them switch to streetwear (Adidas shell-toes, leather jackets, brimmed hats), embodying the "keeping it real" ethos that connected with their core audience.
• The claim about collaborating with Garth Brooks on Walk This Way is false; Run-DMC's iconic cross-genre collaboration was with Aerosmith, not a country artist.

Answer:

• DJ Run of Run DMC now known as Rev Run started out as a DJ for Kurtis Blow sometimes he rapped with Kurtis as well. His nickname was Son of Kurtis Blow
• Run DMC became known as the Beatles of Hip Hop/ Rap
• The first song put out by Run DMC was called Sucker MCs. At first, some industry people thought the record was incomplete because all it had was drums. There was no bassline or other instruments. Nor was it a remake of a popular R&B song. Russell Simmons felt the simplicity of the record captured the raw essence of Hip Hop.
• RUN DMC started off wearing fancy jackets and outfits thinking that mimicking popular R&B groups in the way they dressed would bring success. Russell Simmons got them out of those outfits and had them wear clothes that reflected street culture. At the time rocking Adidas shell toe sneakers, leather jackets, and brimmed hats, made them more relatable to their audience who dressed the same way. Run DMC came to epitomize the concept of 'keeping it real' or 'being true to the streets'