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Tougher Than Leather is a 1988 studio album for American rap group Run-D.M.C. and a follow-up to their hit Raising Hell. While the new record did not maintain the same popularity as its predecessor, it obtained platinum status and spawned the favorites "Run's House" and "Mary, Mary" (a cover of The Monkees' song). Tougher Than Leather was the group's fourth effort and blended in elements of not only rap but also rock n' roll and funk, making it their most varied effort to date alongside King of Rock. "Papa Crazy" is based on Papa Was a Rollin' Stone by the The Temptations.
A film of the same name, starring the members of Run-D.M.C. and their producer, Rick Rubin, was also released in 1988.
[edit] Track listing
- "Run's House" – 3:49
- "Mary, Mary" – 3:12
- "They Call Us Run-D.M.C." – 2:56
- "Beats to the Rhyme" – 2:43
- "Radio Station" – 2:50
- "Papa Crazy" – 4:18
- "Tougher Than Leather" – 4:20
- "I'm Not Going Out Like That" – 4:20
- "How'd Ya Do It Dee" – 3:20
- "Miss Elaine" – 3:05
- "Soul to Rock and Roll" – 2:17
- "Ragtime" – 2:42
[edit] References in Popular Culture
- Director Kevin Smith used the title track from "Tougher Than Leather" in his film Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back, and "Run's House" in the film Chasing Amy. Additionally, the chorus of "Run's House" is sung by Matt Damon's character, Loki, in the film Dogma.
- The track "Run's House" was later used as the opening theme of Reverend Run's reality television show, Run's House.
- The cover artwork of "Tougher Than Leather" was re-worked for Koolism's 4th album, New Old Ground.
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