Run-DMC or De La Soul, who's better?

Question

And which group released the better albums?

I gotta go with De La Soul.

Answer 1

The past 20 years of hip-hop are inconceivable without Run-DMC. In terms of sustained influence and historical relevance, the pioneering trio from Hollis, Queens clearly has the edge. But influence and quality/consistency are different beasts, and by the latter standard I say De La Soul is the better group.

Answer 2

DE LA SOUL

Answer 3

I like De La Soul better

Answer 4

SORRY,I'D SAY RUN-DMC

Answer 5

yeah de la soul imo

Answer 6

eh, i dont, id have to go with run-dmc

Answer 7

im not sure i think run dmc's beats are better and De La Soul has better rhymes  

Answer 8

That's really not a fair comparison.  They are two completely different type of rappers.  First off Run DMC were one the first legends of rap and came out with bringing Rock~n~Roll flavor into rap so that rap could actually be integrated into programs such as MTV....remember folks....there was not BET back then.  De La Soul is equally as great but they are more into the hippie and love scene.  They both are legends but in different ways.  IF YOU CHOOSE TO COMPARE TWO GROUPS PUT TWO UP THAT ARE IN THE SAME CATEGORY.  These two are exact opposites, but both legends.  

Peace & Love  :)

Answer 9

RUN-DMC, is this even a question?

Answer 10

de la..

Answer 11

De La Soul by pure lyricism. Run Dmc were "hat in the cat" rappers compared to Pos & Dove. Production wise Prince Paul and De La win again.