"Crown Royal" is the seventh studio album by the American hip-hop group Run-D.M.C., released in 2001. It marks the group's return to the music scene after a hiatus following the death of founding member Jam Master Jay in 2002. The album features collaborations with various artists from different genres, including Kid Rock, Fred Durst, and Stephan Jenkins, reflecting the group's influence and cross-genre appeal.
"Crown Royal" maintains Run-D.M.C.'s signature style of hard-hitting beats, aggressive rhymes, and rock-infused production. Tracks like "It's Over" and "Queens Day" pay homage to the group's roots in Queens, New York, while others like "Rock Show" and "Let's Stay Together (Together Forever)" showcase their ability to blend hip-hop with elements of rock and pop.
Despite featuring high-profile collaborations and maintaining Run-D.M.C.'s iconic sound, "Crown Royal" received mixed reviews from critics and faced some criticism for its departure from the group's earlier groundbreaking work. However, the album still retains a place in hip-hop history as the final studio album released by Run-D.M.C., capping off their influential career in the genre.
