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Posted by Robert
Rap News Network
9/7/2003 9:47:38 PM
While the members of Run-D.M.C. may have decided to hang up their microphones as a trio after the death of group member Jam Master Jay, DMC has decided to launch a solo career.
Real-Hiphop.Com has learned that the Queens, N.Y., native has been working on his solo debut, "Checks, Thugs and Rock & Roll," for a while now -- but don't expect him to carry over the group's signature sound to his new set.
"I listen to Creedence Clearwater Revival, Pink Floyd, the Rolling Stones -- classic rock," DMC says. "This music isn't old to me, because I never heard it before. For me to keep rapping, we've got to dominate the universe now. We've already dominated the world in mind and thought. It's all about the music. I'm a little older now. I want to be the Bruce Springsteen, Roy Orbison of music. I'm going to keep rapping, but I want to try to make it better for everybody."
DMC tackles the recent discovery of his adoption on "Kat's in the Cradle." The song borrows the chorus from Harry Chapin's hit tune "Cat's in the Cradle." The hook is sung by Arista labelmate Sarah McLachlan, who also was adopted.
"I found out I was adopted about a year and a half ago," DMC says.
"This record is about that. It's not something you see on BET or MTV. My mother was 16 years old when she gave me up.
"We made a record that will change music," he continues. "That's what I want to do. I'm the missing link. I've got to bring something new to the table. I've got to make records that mean something."
DMC, who currently is unsigned, wants to launch his own label, DMC (Darryl's Music Co.).
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