As previously reported by PastryShoesCollection.com, Run DMC was honored to have their group’s name as a street name in their old neighborhood in Hollis a couple of weeks ago. If you weren’t there for the historic event, here are some videos from the cool people at RapRadar. First up: The street-sign unveiling.
Rev. Run said a few words, looking a little nostalgic as he talked about how he looked up to the late DJ Jam-Master Jay. Touching. Next is DMC.
And last but not least, Jay-Master J’s mom.
It’s always heartwarming to see a legendary group that doesn’t forget where they came from. Congratulations once again to Run DMC, and we all hope that Hollis will deliver the next generation of Hip Hop legends!
If you like Keri Hilson and Asher Roth’s track: “She Don’t Want a Man”, well you’re not the only one. Diggy Simmons loves it too and he made a version of his own. Check it out:
Diggy sounds pretty awesome! Talent must flow real good in the Simmons family. It started with Dad, Rev. Run Simmons, the pioneer of hip hop with his legendary group: Run DMC and on to Jojo Simmons who’s doing well with his group Team Blackout. Angela Simmons attempted the singing track with her single “Center of Attention” but hasn’t been seen returning to the studio (don’t we all hope she will?) and now… another rapper from the Simmons family has emerged: Diggy Simmons.
Will Russy Simmons follow suit? We’ll just have to wait, won’t we?
Tell us, Pastryheads: I think Diggy’s version of “She Don’t Want a Man”…
a. …is AWESOME!! I wish he’d do more songs!
b. …could use some improvement, he obviously got talent and I’ll be looking forward to his music.
c. …is ok, but it’s better that he pursue his artistic talent like fashion design.
It’s finally happening!
Earlier we reported that Run DMC will be a street name in honor of their old neighborhood. Well it’s finally happening, people. City Councilman Leroy Comrie recently enacted legislation to rename 205th Street and Hollis to RUN-D.M.C. J.M.J. The bill passed unanimously back in June and signed into law by New York Mayor, Michael Bloomberg.
Run DMC, the hip-hop group pioneer which consists of Pastry’s own Vanessa and Angela Simmons’ dad Joseph “DJ Run” Simmons, Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels, and the late Jason “Jam-Master Jay” Mizell has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame back in April and now they’re officially an NYC street name. Talk about a year of accomplishments. Congratulations to RUN DMC, again!
If any of you Pastryheads happen to live around Hollis, you can attend the Run-DMC’s street renaming ceremony on Sunday, August 30, 2009 from 11 AM to 4 PM. The unveiling of the street sign begins at 1:00 PM. Who knows? You might just bump into Angela or Vanessa Simmons. And if you do, don’t forget to take some pictures and dish with all of us here.
Rev. Run, the partriarch of the Simmons family is a generous man. His wife, Justine Simmons is also a very generous lady. Together, the couple shared their ways of making things work with their children -and each other, through their new book: “Take Back Your Family: How to Raise Respectful and Loving Kids in a Dysfunctional World“.
They don’t hesitate to share some of their secrets in creating the happy family we see through “Run’s House” these days. Here they are talking to a reporter from Hip Hollywood.com:
Any thoughts on this, Pastryheads?
So, you probably know that being a Simmons kid is no picnic. You might get to see them having all the fun in their reality show, “Run’s House”, but they have to be serious and motivated when doing their thing. A photoshoot, as fun as that sounds, needs focus and concentration. Diggy Simmons, like his older sisters, Vanessa and Angela Simmons, appears to have the same level of focus. Some shots for the newest Run’s House season?
Here’s the behind-the-scenes video of the shoot.
Okay, be honest, Pastryheads. Who do you have a crush on? Diggy or Russy? LOL!
Okay, remember that episode of Run’s House where the Simmons kids went all aggro on Rev. Run and Justine because they’re publishing the kids’ stories in their newest parenting book: “Take Back Your Family: How to Raise Respectful and Loving Kids in a Dysfunctional World”? Well, if you were curious which book they’re talking about, it’s now available to purchase from Amazon.com.
Sweet couple! But yes, no wonder the kids felt left out. They were on the cover of the hardcover version, which had a different title: “Take Back Your Family: A Challenge to America’s Parents”.
Rev. Run and Justine gave an interview to DailyWildCat.com about their joint venture:
Justine Simmons: Vanessa and Angela are in L.A. and he (Reverend Run) calls them, I mean, I don’t know if they even lived in L.A. would they talk as much.
Reverend Run: I talk to them all the time.
Justine Simmons: I mean he’s constantly (talking to them) about everything, though.
Reverend Run: We’re meeting up with Angela tomorrow. We’re going to Dallas, she lives in L.A., and her boyfriend happens to live in Dallas and she’s meeting us there. So we know that if she’s chasing us, what lets us know that we believe that guilt brings distance and her boyfriend comes around, so we look at them and (say) OK they must not have so much guilt. They came and stayed in the house with us in Florida for a couple of days. So if I see someone trying to get the further you are away from me, the further you are going away towards the door. So when I noticed when my kids are pulling away, then I know that there’s something there that they are trying to hide.
