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Posted by Robert
Rap News Network
9/18/2003 8:34:46 AM
The Eyejammie Fine Arts Gallery announced today that their photographic tribute to Run-DMC will kick off with a reception on Friday evening, October 17. Entitled "It's Like that: 20 Years of Run-DMC," the show will feature contributions from a galaxy of hip-hop's greatest photographers. The reception will be held at the gallery, 516 West 25th Street, Suite 306, and run from 6 to 9pm.
"It's hard to believe, but it really has been 20 years since Run-DMC's first recordings were released," said Eyejammie's Bill Adler. "This is a landmark in hip-hop history and it provides us with a convenient opportunity to celebrate Run-DMC's achievements."
Based in Hollis, Queens, Run-DMC released their first single, "It's Like That/Sucker MCs" on the independent Profile label in the spring of 1983. Although they emerged several years after the first wave of hitmaking rappers, Run-DMC reshaped every aspect of "the rap game." They made the most exciting records, assembled the most cohesive and best-looking albums, put on the most dynamic and best-produced live shows, and starred in the first great rap music videos and movies. They toured non-stop domestically and internationally and dramatically increased the size of the rap audience. Ultimately, Run-DMC were the first fully-committed emissaries of the black youth culture that's come to be known as the hip-hop nation. Indeed, their impact on hip-hop has been likened to that of the Beatles on rock'n'roll.
Not coincidentally, Run-DMC were among the most photographed rappers of their day. Photographers contributing to the "It's Like That" show include: Raymond Boyd, Josh Cheuse, George DuBose, Glen Friedman, Talib Haqq, Jason Messer, Chi Modu, Lloyd Nelson, Ernie Paniccioli, Al Pereira, Carl Posey, Ricky Powell, David Salidor, Ronnie Wright, and Joe the Cameraman. Others will undoubtedly be added between now and the debut of the show itself.
"Though Run-DMC disbanded following the murder of Jam Master Jay last year on October 30, their achievements remain evergreen and their influence continues to grow," says Bill Adler. "We're delighted to be able to honor them in this way."
For more information, call Bill at 212.645.0061 or email info@eyejammie.com.
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