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The Best Of DMX
''The Best of DMX'' is the third compilation and greatest hits album of DMX music released on January 26, 2010, by Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings. Due to DMX's departure from Def Jam Recordings, only songs that were released during his time there are included on this album. Most of the songs on the album were initially released as singles from his 5 studio albums released by Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings or singles from movie soundtracks he contributed to. It consists of songs deemed to be DMX's best by Def Jam Recordings. Unlike previous albums and compilations, this album features the unedited version of "Where The Hood At" (with the words "reload" and "slugs" which had been cut out on the ''Grand Champ'' version). Following DMX's death, the album jumped to the number 2 spot on the ''Billboard'' 200 up from its position of 73 a week earlier. Track listing Notes * Tracks 20 and 21 are only on the digital releases and not the physica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DMX (rapper)
Earl Simmons (December 18, 1970 – April 9, 2021), known professionally as DMX, was an American rapper and actor. He began rapping in the early 1990s and released his debut album ''It's Dark and Hell Is Hot'' in 1998, to both critical acclaim and commercial success, selling 251,000 copies within its first week of release. DMX released his best-selling album, '' ... And Then There Was X'', in 1999, which included the hit single "Party Up (Up in Here)". His 2003 singles "Where the Hood At?" and "X Gon' Give It to Ya" were also commercially successful. He was the first artist to debut an album at No.1 five times in a row on the ''Billboard'' 200 charts. Overall, DMX sold over 74 million records worldwide. DMX was featured in films such as ''Belly'', ''Romeo Must Die'', ''Exit Wounds'', ''Cradle 2 the Grave'', and '' Last Hour''. In 2006, he starred in the reality television series '' DMX: Soul of a Man'', which was primarily aired on the BET cable television network. In 2003, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stop Being Greedy
"Stop Being Greedy" is the second single by DMX from his debut studio album. The single peaked at No.79 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in the US. Background The instrumental was produced by P.K. for Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Dame Grease. The music video for the song was shot in the town of Chester, New York, and features the old MSB bank and the Glenmere Mansion. The song samples "My Hero Is a Gun" by Diana Ross from the 1975 film ''Mahogany Mahogany is a straight-grained, reddish-brown timber of three tropical hardwood species of the genus ''Swietenia'', indigenous to the AmericasBridgewater, Samuel (2012). ''A Natural History of Belize: Inside the Maya Forest''. Austin: Unive ...''. Charts {{DMX DMX (rapper) songs 1998 singles 1998 songs Def Jam Recordings singles Ruff Ryders Entertainment singles Hardcore hip hop songs Horrorcore songs Songs written by DMX (rapper) Songs written by Michael Masser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slippin'
"Slippin'" is a song by American rapper DMX, released as the first single from his second studio album ''Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood'' (1998). The song peaked at #30 on the UK Singles Chart, and at #60 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The song samples "Moonstreams" by Grover Washington Jr. from the 1975 album ''Feel So Good''. This song includes background vocals from future ''American Idol'' contestant Tamyra Gray. Music video The song's music video portrays DMX's youth. In 2018, DMX's attorneys showed the video to Judge Jed S. Rakoff in an effort to persuade Rakoff to be lenient when sentencing DMX for tax evasion; Rakoff responded by sentencing DMX to only one year in prison, instead of the five years requested by prosecutors. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
How's It Goin' Down
"How's It Goin' Down" is a song by American rapper DMX, released as the fourth single from his first album, '' It's Dark and Hell Is Hot''. The song features R&B singer Faith Evans and was released to radio on June 9, 1998. The song was a modest hit, peaking at No. 70 on the Billboard Hot 100. It contains a sample of "God Make Me Funky" by the Headhunters from the 1975 album, ''Survival of the Fittest''. Music video Directed by Hype Williams, the music video provides a visual depiction of the song's story, detailing DMX's affair with the a woman named Tenika who is already in a relationship with the father of her two children. It features cameos by then-unknown artists Eve, Ja Rule, Drag-On and Irv Gotti, all of whom would rise to prominence in the following year. Interpolations and samples Canadian rapper and singer Drake incorporated the lyrics to the chorus of "How's It Goin' Down" in his own song, "U with Me?" from the album '' Views''. American rapper Moneybagg Yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Right Here
"We Right Here" is a song by American hip hop recording artist DMX, released as the first single from his fourth album ''The Great Depression'' (2001). History Production The song shows the use of Pro Tools ability to create voice masking and voice doubling, with the fact that DMX does his vocals on the microphone, and then does them over the top of his previous audio track, to create a hazed, mellow sound, much like that of someone rapping with a 40 a Day voice. Music video The music video was shot in Baltimore, Maryland (unlike previous videos shot in New York City), and contains cameo appearances from The LOX. In popular culture *The song is featured in the 2002 video game '' Test Drive: Overdrive''. *The song is featured in the beginning of '' Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat''. *The song is featured in 2002 movie ''Ali G Indahouse ''Ali G Indahouse'' is a 2002 British comedy film written by Sacha Baron Cohen and Dan Mazer, directed by Mark Mylod, and starring Baron Coh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cradle 2 The Grave
''Cradle 2 the Grave'' is a 2003 American action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak and starring Jet Li and DMX. The film was released in the United States on February 28, 2003. Plot Anthony Fait and his crew of thieves attempt to steal diamonds for a Frenchman named Christophe, who serves as the middleman for a mysterious employer. When Fait contacts Christophe, a Taiwanese intelligence agent named Su intercepts the conversation and attempts to identify the criminals. While the crew gathers up as many diamonds as they can, including a bag of black diamonds, Agent Su calls Fait and demands that he and his crew leave the diamonds in the vault, warning him that the police are on the way. However, Fait ignores this warning, and the criminals attempt a daring escape past a SWAT team blockade. While Fait, and his crew members Daria and Tommy, all manage to escape, Agent Su captures Miles and recovers Miles' share of the diamonds. Su is disappointed to find that Miles does not ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
X Gon' Give It To Ya
"X Gon' Give It to Ya" is a 2002 song by American rapper DMX, released as the lead single from the soundtrack ''Cradle 2 the Grave''. The song is also a hidden track on DMX's greatest hits album, '' The Definition of X: The Pick of the Litter'' and is a bonus track on European releases of his then-current album ''Grand Champ'' (from whose sessions the song is taken). It was written by DMX and produced by co-soundtrack organizer Shatek. It was his most successful international single. Commercial performance The song found success on the charts, peaking at number 60 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number 30 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number 13 on the Hot Rap Songs. "X Gon' Give It to Ya" later saw a resurgence in popularity following its inclusion in the 2016 film ''Deadpool'', along with prominent spots in its marketing campaign. Following the movie's release, the song bested its 2003 performance on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart with a peak position of number 23, rose 403 p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Party Up (Up In Here)
"Party Up (Up in Here)" is a song by American rapper DMX, released as the second single from his third album '' ... And Then There Was X'' (1999) and as of 2020 his most successful single (in the US). There are three versions of the song: an explicit/album version; a censored album version, and a radio/video edit version. It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance but lost to Eminem's The Real Slim Shady. The song was voted number 56 on VH1's ''100 Greatest Songs of the '00s''. It was listed at No. 388 on Rolling Stone's "Top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2021. Music video The music video depicts DMX as being caught up in a case of mistaken identity at a bank holdup. The video premiered on the week of April 3, 2000. It has over 136 million views on YouTube as of October 2021. The video was shot at the Frost Bank building on Market Street in Galveston, Texas. In media and sports Party Up is used by Perfecto Bundy, a Chilean wrestler, as his ent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What's My Name? (DMX Song)
"What's My Name?" is a song by American hip hop recording artist DMX, released as the first single released from his third album '' ...And Then There Was X'' (1999). The single peaked at #67 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in the U.S. "What's My Name?" was produced by Self and co-produced by Irv Gotti. It went Gold on May 21, 2021 with all of his other Rap Songs. Music video The video for "What's My Name?" (directed by Little X) is somewhat similar to Lenny Kravitz's "Are You Gonna Go My Way". The music video features guest appearances from Jay-Z, Ja Rule, Ruff Ryders, Irv Gotti Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr. (born June 26, 1970), professionally known as Irv Gotti, is an American DJ, music producer, record executive, and the CEO and co-founder of Murder Inc. Records. He is best known for producing multiple number-one rec ... and Murder Inc. Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications References {{DMX 2000 singles DMX (rapper) songs Music videos directed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's Dark And Hell Is Hot
''It's Dark and Hell Is Hot'' is the debut album by American rapper DMX. It was released on May 12, 1998, by Def Jam Recordings and Ruff Ryders Entertainment. It was supported by four singles—"Get at Me Dog", " Stop Being Greedy", "Ruff Ryders' Anthem" and "How's It Goin' Down", in order of release—and their accompanying music videos. It primarily includes production from Dame Grease (13 tracks) and PK (8 tracks), in addition to production from Irv Gotti and Lil Rob (2 tracks), Younglord (1 track; add.), and Swizz Beatz (1 track). The album is widely considered a classic among hip hop fans and critics. Critical reception ''It's Dark and Hell Is Hot'' was met with positive reviews from music critics. AllMusic commented that "Unlike so many other hardcore rappers who are more rhetorical than physical, DMX commands an aggressive aura without even speaking a word." Leading hip-hop magazine ''The Source'' described the album as "a mind-gripping opus that fully encompasses the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
