First Impressions: The 50 Best Hip-Hop Intro Tracks

43. Run DMC – “Run’s House”
Produced By Davey D & Run D.M.C. ~ Album: Tougher Than Leather (1988)

One of Hip-Hop’s most classic and recognizable tracks is also the first track to be heard on this timeless album. It’s a little too much to handle right?

Not one to hog the mic Run passes it to DMC who kicks knowledge alongside JMJ’s awesome scratches.

The song also carried enough weight to be used as the title and opening theme to Run’s own reality show almost 20 years later.

Who’s house?

Memorable Lines:

Ah, once again my friend
Not a trend for then
They said, rap was crap
But never had this band
Till the ruler came
With a cooler name
Made ya dance and prance and drove the fans insane
Name is Run my son
Number one for fun