5 Best LL Cool J Tracks (1985–1990) & 5 Best Run-D.M.C. Tracks (1985–1990)

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Before rap ruled the radio, before music videos went viral, and before rappers became global stars, there were a few songs that changed everything.
In this video, we count down 10 classic hip-hop songs from LL Cool J and Run-D.M.C. that helped turn rap music into a powerful culture between 1985 and 1990.

These songs weren’t just hit,. They showed confidence, They showed emotion. They showed that hip-hop could be tough, fun, honest, and real — all at the same time.
You’ll hear about: How LL Cool J proved rap could create real stars
How Run-D.M.C. forced the world to respect hip-hop
Why songs like “Rock The Bells,” “I Need Love,” and “Walk This Way” still matter today
This video is for:

Hip-hop fans,Old school rap lovers, Anyone who wants to understand where hip-hop came from
If you love real hip-hop history told like a story, you’re in the right place.

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00:00 – Hip-Hop Before the World Paid Attention
01:12 – LL Cool J “Rock The Bells” (1985)
02:28 – Run-D.M.C. “King of Rock” (1985)
03:46 – LL Cool J “I’m Bad” (1987)
05:02 – Run-D.M.C. “It’s Tricky” (1986)
06:20 – LL Cool J “I Need Love” (1987)
07:44 – Run-D.M.C. “My Adidas” (1986)
09:05 – LL Cool J “Going Back to Cali” (1988)
10:22 – Run-D.M.C. “Run’s House” (1988)
11:38 – LL Cool J “Mama Said Knock You Out” (1990)
13:02 – Run-D.M.C. “Walk This Way” (1986)

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