DMX died on April 9, 2021 in White Plains, New York, after he was hospitalized on April 2 following a reported heart attack.
Biography
Earl Simmons was the second of three children of a single mother, and was born in Mount Vernon, New York Simmons ended up growing up in the School Street housing projects of Yonkers, New York. He began rapping around the age of 13, amusing crowds of children with rhymes that relied on spelled-out words, a style he called "spellbound." A local rapper eventually asked the young Earl to beatbox for him, and Simmons agreed, adopting the stage name DMX, which stands for "Dark Man of the Unknown," X being an algebraic expression for unknown. But at the time, stood for a drum system that delivered amazing beats. Eventually he decided to try his hand at serious rapping, and honed his skills during a stint at a group home. He also got into fights and frequently was on the run from police. During this period, he also began doing shows and battling other rappers (Once battling and defeating Jay-Z), making a name for himself in the New York area. He released his first album called "DMX: Unleashed and Unreleased" which was an instant hit on the streets of Yonkers. He was also featured in the Unsigned Hype section of The Source in 1988.
He stated he wanted to be a preacher when he retires from his rapping career as he stated in his reality TV Show DMX: Soul Of A Man.
DMX was a fan of the Pit Bull type dogs (American Pit Bull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers). He had a tattoo of one of his deceased dogs, on his back, which read "One Love Boomer". He later contributed over $1 million to the United Negro Association for unfortunate black children in New York City..
Recording career
In and out of jail, DMX decided to focus solely on his rap career. He began seriously looking for a deal and linked up with Pete McCormick Schaub, an A&R for Small Island at the time. Eventually, he signed a management deal with Ruff Ryders. They negotiated deals with both Bad Boy and Death Row Records, but he eventually landed at Def Jam. He is currently at Sony BMG, set to release his first of three albums on August 1st 2006. Rumors also arose that DMX had signed for 50 Cent's G-Unit Records, but were dismissed in a public news conference.
It's Dark and Hell Is Hot
Before It's Dark and Hell Is Hot, DMX released the single "Born Loser" which was banned on MTV due to the video's graphic images. DMX's debut single was "Get At Me Dog", which was an instant hit. His critically-acclaimed debut album, It's Dark and Hell Is Hot, is often credited with revitalizing Hardcore Rap in the mainstream scene, after the death of Tupac Shakur, and after Puff Daddy and Bad Boy Entertainment briefly dominated the charts with their pop-oriented and sample-reliant tunes.
In 1997, DMX earned a second major-label shot with Def Jam, and made a successful guest appearance on LL Cool J's "4, 3, 2, 1." Additional guest spots on Ma$e's "24 Hours to Live" and fellow Yonkers MCs the The LOX's "Money, Power, & Respect" created an even stronger buzz, and in early 1998, he released his debut Def Jam single, "Get At Me Dog." The song went gold and was a hit on the rap and dance charts. The single paved the way for DMX to release his classic first full-length album, It's Dark and Hell Is Hot, which debuted as number one on the pop charts.
Produced mostly by Damon "Dame Grease" Blackman, (Swizz Beatz produced the "Ruff Ryders' Anthem", paving the way for future projects between the two). It's Dark and Hell Is Hot earned DMX numerous comparisons to Tupac Shakur for his booming and aggressive presence on the mic. The album went on to sell over four million copies and earned him credit for revitalizing Hardcore Rap after the deaths of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. Shortly after the album's release in May 1998, DMX was accused of raping a stripper in the Bronx, but was later cleared by DNA evidence. He made his film debut together with Nas and Method Man in Hype Williams' mildly successful film Belly. Although not a critical success, the film found a strong following with hip hop audiences.
Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood
DMX completed his second album before the end of 1998, and a pending buyout of Def Jam pushed the record into stores December 15. Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood entered the charts at number one and eventually went triple platinum. This number one hit made DMX the first rapper to have two number one albums in the same year. The cover photo of the rapper covered in pig's blood caused some controversy. The single "Slippin'" became his first chart hit in the UK. DMX hit the road with Jay-Z and the Method Man/Redman team on the blockbuster Hard Knock Life tour the following year. He had a song called "Jack Moves" with the legendary rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, but the song did not appear on the album.
...And Then There Was X
DMX released his third album on December 21, 1999, ...And Then There Was X, which was his third straight album to debut at number one. Party Up was his biggest single since "Get at Me Dog" which became his first Top Ten hit on the R&B charts. His next singles off the album, "What's My Name" & "What These Bitches Want" feat. Sisqó were also popular. ...And Then There Was X is the rapper's best-selling album to date, going 6x platinum and 9x platinum worldwide, & one of the fastest made by DMX : Def Jam urged him to realise the tracks within a month, while DMX used to take a year to write songs.
The Great Depression
After resolving his legal problems, DMX returned to the studio and completed his fourth album, The Great Depression. Released October 3, 2001, it was DMX's fourth straight album to debut at number one. The album demonstrated his still strong allegiance with the Ruff Ryders. The Great Depression went platinum quickly, but lacked the staying power of his previous releases.
Grand Champ
Released in 2003, Grand Champ was DMX's fifth straight album to debut at number one, extending DMX's position as the only artist in history to have 5 albums (his entire album catalog at that point) debut at #1. Fans and critics claimed disappointment with the album, most stating that it felt formulaic. After its release, DMX informed the public that he planned on retiring from the rap game and that Grand Champ would be his final album. He later ended his brief retirement and announced his plans to record the album Year of the Dog...Again. It debuted with approximately 125,000 albums sold, but failed to give DMX a sixth consecutive #1 album. The album is his lowest selling to date, and has yet to reach Gold in the U.S.
Year of the Dog...Again
Released August 1st 2006, Year of the Dog...Again had numerous problems due to DMX switching record labels, as well as numerous delays. The album's five predeccesors debuted at #1, while this album missed the top spot by only a few thousand sales. In March, 2006 it was announced that the album had been renamed to "Year of the Dog, Again," from "Here We Go, Again." When DMX switched to Sony, Def Jam allowed him to keep all of the tracks he had created for the album. It was reported that most of the tracks were being reworked, with updated production, however the reworked album has also been leaked. DMX has also appeared on Busta Rhymes' "Touch It (The Remix)". He has also released his new singles "Lord Give Me A Sign", and "We In Here" feat. Swizz Beatz, which are included in "Year of the Dog...Again".
Get It On The Floor
DMX Lyrics
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We don't give a what-what
We don't give a what-what (shit)
Get it on the floor
Get it, get it on the floor (what)
Get it on the floor
Get it, get it on the floor (what)
You don't wanna party then your ass gotta go (what)
Now you can ride to this motherfucker
Bounce to this motherfucker
Freak to this motherfucker
Let's get it on
Get it on the floor (what)
Get it, get it on the floor (what)
Get it on the floor (yeah) (what)
Get it, get it on the floor (come on) (woo)
Once again, it's the darker nigga
Hit or spark a nigga, break apart a nigga
But the dog is bigger, under stress
So unless you wanna get blessed to the chest
With slugs from the Smith & Wess, rest
Or the pump'll put a hurt on a nigga
Dump six motherfuckin' feet of dirt on a nigga
My hands stay dirty, 'cause I play dirty the mob way (what)
You don't know? Fuck it find out the hard (come on)
A nigga's job is never done
I handle my business how it come
And there's never been a one on one
There hasn't been a problem, I dissolve 'em like salt
Lock it up like a vault whenever wreck is caught
And it's my fault, keep niggas on point duckin' down
Niggas like you need to get bust you fuckin' clown
I extort to support my peeps
And hold down the fort, never get caught 'cause I creeps, nigga
Get it on the floor
Get it, get it on the floor (what)
Get it on the floor
Get it, get it on the floor (what)
You don't wanna party then your ass gotta go (what)
You don't wanna party then your ass gotta go (what)
Now you can ride to this motherfucker
Bounce to this motherfucker
Freak to this motherfucker
Let's get it on
Get it on the floor (what)
Get it, get it on the floor (what)
Get it on the floor (uh) (what)
Get it, get it on the floor (woo)
I'm at the crossroads, look, but I'm not really sure which way to go
Should I play the low for what I did the other day
They on their way, the flow got me striking this random
I can't stand 'em, fake-ass niggas want to be the Phantom
Looking over my shoulder, cause it's colder than it was
And start shorty, because I'm a little older than cuz
And the buzz from the saw, wit the chain to your brain
Will turn that big nigga to a fucking stain
The pain from the dirt makes the hurt go away for a minute
But I'm gon' die by it 'cause I'm like knee-deep in it
And you motherfuckers wonder why I start shit
'Cause when you look in my face you see that hard shit
'Cause I done been to hell and back, I ain't rich selling crack
I'd rather rob a nigga, leave him with a shell up in his back
On the real just to show proof, hit the GWB
And blow the whole roof off the toll booth, bitch ass nigga
Get it on the floor
Get it, get it on the floor (what)
Get it on the floor
Get it, get it on the floor (what)
You don't wanna party then your ass gotta go (what)
You don't wanna party then your ass gotta go (what)
Now you can ride to this motherfucker
Bounce to this motherfucker
Freak to this motherfucker
Let's get it on
Get it on the floor (what)
Get it, get it on the floor (what)
Get it on the floor (uh) (what)
Get it, get it on the floor (woo)
When I crawl, leave a nigga sprawled out after I smoke 'em
I'll slit his throat, dick in the mud and let his blood choke 'em
Up north, niggas get the pick stuck up in 'em
And in the streets, bitches get the dick stuck up in 'em
My M.O. is manslaughter kid
'Cause on the reals I done wet up more motherfuckers than water did
Slid, cause I got to slide when the dirt is done
A homicide but they want me on the Murder 1
But as long as I got my gun, I'm aight
Stay outta sight while it's light, and then come out at night
To make moves again, stomp and bruise again
I know I'm going to hell 'cause I choose to sin
All my motherfucking life I been the devil's advocate
Now niggas never even knew the devil had a kid
But he does and when you hear the buzz of the chainsaw
You'll know what I'll split your motherfucking brains for
Get it on the floor
Get it, get it on the floor (what)
Get it on the floor
Get it, get it on the floor (what)
You don't wanna party then your ass gotta go (what)
You don't wanna party then your ass gotta go (what)
Now you can ride to this motherfucker
Bounce to this motherfucker
Freak to this motherfucker
Let's get it on
Get it on the floor (what)
Get it, get it on the floor (what)
Get it on the floor (uh) (what)
Get it, get it on the floor (woo)
Don't start nothin', it won't be nothin'
Don't start nothin', it won't be nothin'
You wanna start somethin', it's gon' be somethin'
You wanna start somethin', it's gon' be somethin', yo
Don't start nothin', it won't be nothin'
Don't start nothin', it won't be nothin'
You wanna start somethin', it's gon' be somethin'
You wanna start somethin', it's gon' be somethin', come on, yo
In DMX's song "Get It On The Floor," the rapper talks about a party scene where everyone is enjoying themselves without any care in the world. The lyrics encourage listeners to let loose and have a good time, with lines like "Get it on the floor" and "Freak to this motherfucker." However, the song also includes a darker side to it, as DMX talks about his rough past and his willingness to resort to violence if necessary.
Throughout the song, DMX emphasizes the importance of being tough and not backing down from a fight. He raps about his "hands [that] stay dirty" and how he "extorts to support [his] peeps." DMX also talks about how he has been "to hell and back," indicating that he has experienced some of life's toughest challenges but has come out on the other side.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's get it on
Let's start the party
We don't give a what-what
We don't care about anything
We don't give a what-what (shit)
We don't care about anything, not even shit
Get it on the floor
Let's dance
Get it, get it on the floor (what)
Dance to the beat
You don't wanna party then your ass gotta go (what)
If you don't want to party, leave
Now you can ride to this motherfucker
You can enjoy this music
Bounce to this motherfucker
Dance to this music
Freak to this motherfucker
Get wild to this music
Get it on the floor (what)
Dance to the beat
Get it on the floor (yeah) (what)
Dance to the beat (with enthusiasm)
Get it, get it on the floor (come on) (woo)
Dance to the beat (let's go)
Once again, it's the darker nigga
DMX is back
Hit or spark a nigga, break apart a nigga
DMX can hurt or kill a person
But the dog is bigger, under stress
DMX is stronger and more resilient under pressure
So unless you wanna get blessed to the chest
Unless you want to get shot
With slugs from the Smith & Wess, rest
With bullets from the gun, you'll be finished
Or the pump'll put a hurt on a nigga
Or the shotgun will cause damage
Dump six motherfuckin' feet of dirt on a nigga
Bury someone who has died from DMX's actions
My hands stay dirty, 'cause I play dirty the mob way (what)
DMX is not afraid to get his hands dirty to play the game his way
You don't know? Fuck it find out the hard (come on)
Don't know? Figure it out by experiencing it
A nigga's job is never done
DMX is always working
I handle my business how it come
DMX handles his business as it comes
And there's never been a one on one
DMX has never fought one on one
There hasn't been a problem, I dissolve 'em like salt
DMX solves problems quickly and easily
Lock it up like a vault whenever wreck is caught
Remain silent when caught
And it's my fault, keep niggas on point duckin' down
DMX takes responsibility for his actions and keeps others alert
Niggas like you need to get bust you fuckin' clown
People like you need to be taught a lesson, you fool
I extort to support my peeps
DMX will use extortion to help his friends
And hold down the fort, never get caught 'cause I creeps, nigga
DMX keeps watch without getting caught
I'm at the crossroads, look, but I'm not really sure which way to go
DMX is unsure which path to take
Should I play the low for what I did the other day
Should DMX lay low for something he did recently
They on their way, the flow got me striking this random
DMX is feeling paranoid
I can't stand 'em, fake-ass niggas want to be the Phantom
DMX dislikes fake people who pretend to be something they're not
Looking over my shoulder, cause it's colder than it was
DMX is looking behind him because he senses danger
And start shorty, because I'm a little older than cuz
DMX is starting to feel his age
And the buzz from the saw, wit the chain to your brain
The buzz of the chainsaw and its chain connecting with the brain will kill someone
Will turn that big nigga to a fucking stain
DMX can turn a big person into nothing with his power
The pain from the dirt makes the hurt go away for a minute
Sometimes revenge can provide temporary relief from pain
But I'm gon' die by it 'cause I'm like knee-deep in it
DMX will continue to seek revenge even if it puts his life in danger
And you motherfuckers wonder why I start shit
Others wonder why DMX starts trouble
'Cause when you look in my face you see that hard shit
DMX's face shows that he is not to be messed with
'Cause I done been to hell and back, I ain't rich selling crack
DMX has been through tough experiences, but he didn't make money by selling drugs
I'd rather rob a nigga, leave him with a shell up in his back
DMX would rather rob someone than kill them
On the real just to show proof, hit the GWB
To prove his toughness, DMX drove over the George Washington Bridge
And blow the whole roof off the toll booth, bitch ass nigga
DMX will destroy anything that represents authority to him
When I crawl, leave a nigga sprawled out after I smoke 'em
DMX will leave a person helpless after killing them
I'll slit his throat, dick in the mud and let his blood choke 'em
DMX is not afraid to torture or brutalize his opponents when necessary
Up north, niggas get the pick stuck up in 'em
In jail, inmates will use sharpened objects to stab or hurt others
And in the streets, bitches get the dick stuck up in 'em
Women who engage in promiscuous behavior will face consequences
My M.O. is manslaughter kid
DMX's modus operandi is to kill someone
'Cause on the reals I done wet up more motherfuckers than water did
DMX has killed more people than water has hydrated
Slid, cause I got to slide when the dirt is done
DMX has to leave when his job is done to avoid getting caught
A homicide but they want me on the Murder 1
DMX is wanted for murder
But as long as I got my gun, I'm aight
DMX feels safe as long as he has his gun
Stay outta sight while it's light, and then come out at night
DMX will hide during the day and come out at night to commit crimes
To make moves again, stomp and bruise again
DMX will continue making dangerous moves
I know I'm going to hell 'cause I choose to sin
DMX knows his actions will take him to hell, but he chooses to do them anyway
All my motherfucking life I been the devil's advocate
DMX has always been the devil's helper
Now niggas never even knew the devil had a kid
DMX is the devil's child, but no one knew until now
But he does and when you hear the buzz of the chainsaw
The devil exists and his presence is felt through violence and power
You'll know what I'll split your motherfucking brains for
If you cross DMX, he will kill you
Don't start nothin', it won't be nothin'
If you don't start anything, there won't be any problems
You wanna start somethin', it's gon' be somethin'
If you start something, be prepared for the consequences
You wanna start somethin', it's gon' be somethin', yo
Be prepared for retaliation if you start trouble
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Earl Simmons, Kasseem Daoud Dean
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@STREETBEEFS_
heartbroken
there will never be another like DMX
rip
@phatheadkyle8088
There will never be another X, but Zillakami can fill the gap partially.
His whole image is around X, Zillakami & City Morgve.
@manolorivera156
NO THEIR WON'T.HE ONE OF A KIND.AND HE HAD A MESSAGE
@candydiamond7247
Well I hope one of is kids pick up where he left
@lmfao6852
Let him rest in peace guys
@lmfao6852
Another one or similar nobody can replace him
@FreestyleElyas
Who will listen to this in 2024?🎉
@letstalkaboutit-lta9435
April 8th of 2023 I'm doing it right now
@iulianfaketone7146
Me
@momohfaith3580
Currently the favorite on my playlist