Listening (Rap (Run-D.M.C.)

To me Run D.M.C. is the first rap group. I feel that they are the trendsetters for the genre of rap. Many rap artists have used the simple techniques that Run D.M.C created. D.M.C. was the first rap group to use electronic beats in their music. I felt that the creation of rap placed along side with electronic beats is the basic formula for current rap. While rap today has marked with explicit lyrics and images, I feel like each song can be traced back to Run D.M.C.'s music. I feel that this is special because not all classical music has roots in Bach or Mozart. I felt like this musical selection was good, however "It's Tricky" or "Walk this Way" are two compositions that represent their diversity.