DMC

DMC is known as a part of the trio Run DMC, which since the death of Jam Master Jay, caused DMC to take this step forward in a solo record. Over the past few years Darryl McDaniels has had to deal with alcoholism, his father's death, one of his best friend's deaths, learning he was adopted, suicide, and that's just the beginning. In the process, he listened to Sarah McLaughlin's song "Angel" and felt inspired to take a step forward.

His latest album is now a reflection of that. It's half Run DMC mixed with a bit of DMC's personal musical influences, and of course, a diary of what he's gone through for the past few years. The result is an album that shows exactly what he's feeling, thinking-- both the pretty and the pain put together. The following interview delves a bit into Darryl's pain and recovery.

Dominick) Looking over your last few years, between alcoholism, the death of a band mate/best friend, recording your first solo album, finding out that you were adopted