To this day, it’s one of the best double-sided singles in hip-hop history: 'My Adidas' was a victorious celebration of the group’s recent world-dominating feats, framed as an ode to their laceless fashion choice (the song famously got Run-D.M.C. The first taste of the album came in the form of a 12-inch featuring both 'My Adidas' and 'Peter Piper'.

A landmark moment both culturally and creatively, it's no exaggeration to say Raising Hell changed the world. becoming the first rap artists to land the cover of Rolling Stone. And the crossover sensation 'Walk This Way', recorded with Aerosmith, would result in Run-D.M.C.

A fabled Golden Era was upon us, and the undeniable appeal of Raising Hell made it a pioneer in multiple ways: It was the first rap album to go multi-platinum-and the first to be nominated for a Grammy. Run-D.M.C.'s landmark third album, 1986's Raising Hell, marks the moment hip-hop truly became pop culture firmament: Suddenly, rappers were the new rock stars, DJs were the new bands and an underground phenomenon was officially part of the mainstream.

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