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".
Party Up
DMX Lyrics
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Woo
Y'all gon' make me lose my mind
Up in here, up in here
Y'all gon' make me go all out
Up in here, up in here
Y'all gon' make me act a fool
Y'all gon' make me lose my cool (uh)
Up in here, up in here
If I gotsta bring it to you cowards, then it's gonna be quick, aight?
All your mans that been to jail before, suck my dick
And all them other cats you run with, get done with, done quick
How the fuck you gon' cross the dog with some bum shit? Aight
There go the gun click, 9-1-1 shit
All over some dumb shit, ain't that some shit?
Y'all niggas remind me of a strip club
'Cause every time you come around, it's like (what?)
I just gotta get my dick sucked
And I don't know who the fuck you think you talkin' to
But I'm not him, aight, Slim? So watch what you do
Or you gon' find yourself buried next to someone else
And we all thought you loved yourself
But that couldn't have been the issue
Or maybe they just sayin' that now 'cause they miss you
Shit, a nigga tried to diss you
That's why you layin' on your back, lookin' at the roof of the church
Preacher tellin' the truth and it hurts
Y'all gon' make me lose my mind
Up in here, up in here
Y'all gon' make me go all out
Up in here, up in here
Y'all gon' make me act a fool
Up in here, up in here
Y'all gon' make me lose my cool
Up in here, up in here
Off the chain, I leave niggas soft in the brain
'Cause niggas still want the fame off the name
First of all, you ain't rapped long enough
To be fuckin' with me, and you, you ain't strong enough
So whatever it is you puffin' on that got you thinkin' that you Superman
I got the Kryptonite, should I smack him with my dick and the mic?
Y'all niggas is characters, not even good actors
What's gon' be the outcome? Hmm, let's add up all the factors
You whack, you twisted, your girl's a ho
You broke, the kid ain't yours, and everybody know
Your own man say you stupid, you be like, "So?
I love my baby mother, I'll never let her go"
I'm tired of weak-ass niggas whinin' over puss
That don't belong to them, fuck is wrong with them?
They fuck it up for real niggas like my mans and them
Who get it all on the strength of the hands with them, man
Y'all gon' make me lose my mind
Up in here, up in here
Y'all gon' make me go all out
Up in here, up in here
Y'all gon' make me act a fool
Up in here, up in here
Y'all gon' make me lose my cool
Up in here, up in here
I bring down rain so heavy it hurts the head
No more talkin', put him in the dirt instead
You keep walkin', 'less you tryin' to end up red
'Cause if I end up Fed, y'all end up dead
'Cause you's a soft-type nigga (uh)
Fake up North type nigga (uh)
Puss like a soft white nigga (uh)
Dog is a dog, blood's thicker than water
We done been through the mud and we quicker to slaughter
The bigger the order, the more guns we brung out
Run up in there, everybody come out, don't nobody run out
Sun in to sun out, I'm a keep the gun out
Nigga runnin' his mouth, I'm a blow his lung out
Listen, yo' ass is about to be missin'
You know who gon' find you? (Who?) Some old man fishin'
Grandma wishin' your soul's at rest
But it's hard to digest with the size of the hole in your chest (uh)
Y'all gon' make me lose my mind
Up in here, up in here
Y'all gon' make me go all out
Up in here, up in here
Y'all gon' make me act a fool
Up in here, up in here
Y'all gon' make me lose my cool
Up in here, up in here (Hold up)
One, two, meet me outside
Meet me outside, meet me outside
All my Ruff Ryders gon' meet me outside
Meet me outside, meet me outside
All my big ballers gon' meet me outside
Meet me outside, meet me outside
All my fly ladies gon' meet me outside
Meet me outside, meet me outside
All my street, street peoples meet me outside
Meet me outside, outside, motherfucker
X is got y'all bouncin' again
Bouncin' again, bounce bouncin' again
Dark Man X got ya bouncin' again
Bouncin' again, bounce-bouncin' again
Swizz Beatz got y'all bouncin' again
Bouncin' again, bounce bouncin' again (Swizz Beatz)
Ruff Ryders got y'all bouncin' again (DMX)
Bouncin' again, bounce-bouncin' again
Dark Man X keep you bouncin' again
Bouncin' again, bounce bouncin' again
Dark Man X keep you bouncin' again
Bouncin' again, bounce bouncin' again
All my streets they bouncin' again (ain't nothin' y'all can do)
Bouncin' again, we're bouncin' again
Swizz Swizz Beatz, we bouncin' again (ain't nothin' y'all can do)
Bouncin' again, and we bouncin' again
Double R, keep it comin' (ain't nothin' y'all can do)
Ain't nothin' y'all can do now
The lyrics of DMX's song "Party Up" are about the rapper's frustration with those who try to disrespect him and bring negativity into his life. From the very first verse, DMX warns that he will not hesitate to retaliate against anyone who tries to mess with him, stating that if he has to "bring it to you cowards, then it's gonna be quick." He also calls out a group of people who remind him of a strip club, which might represent the superficiality of those who surround him. DMX continues on a tangent against those who criticize him, stating that if he were to "smack them with [his] dick and the mic," they'll know what's up. The rapper is tired of men whining over women who don't belong to them and messing things up for real men. The final verse of the song warns that anyone who tries to cross DMX will meet a violent end, stating that he will "bring down rain so heavy it hurts the head" and place his enemies in the dirt.
Overall, "Party Up" is a classic example of DMX's aggressive rap style, where he isn't afraid to call out anyone who steps in his way or disrespects him. The song came out in 1999 and was one of the biggest hits of DMX's career, reaching #27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Party Up" has remained a popular song in pop culture, with various movie and television scenes using its iconic chorus to hype up audiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, uh
An expression that indicates the singer is ready to start something intense.
Woo
A sound made to add emphasis and intensity to the situation.
Y'all gon' make me lose my mind
Up in here, up in here
The situation is causing the singer to become very agitated and irritated.
Y'all gon' make me go all out
Y'all gon' make me act a fool
Up in here, up in here (uh)
Y'all gon' make me lose my cool (uh)
The situation is causing the artist to become very reckless and irrational.
If I gotsta bring it to you cowards, then it's gonna be quick, aight?
The artist is warning those who are antagonizing him that he will retaliate swiftly and harshly.
All your mans that been to jail before, suck my dick
And all them other cats you run with, get done with, done quick
How the fuck you gon' cross the dog with some bum shit? Aight
There go the gun click, 9-1-1 shit
All over some dumb shit, ain't that some shit?
The singer is threatening those who try to mess with him or his gang, saying that if they do, they will face extreme violence and danger.
Y'all niggas remind me of a strip club
'Cause every time you come around, it's like (what?)
I just gotta get my dick sucked
The singer is mocking those who come around him, saying they are like the patrons at a strip club who are only interested in sexual favors.
And I don't know who the fuck you think you talkin' to
But I'm not him, aight, Slim? So watch what you do
Or you gon' find yourself buried next to someone else
And we all thought you loved yourself
The artist is warning those who are antagonizing him that they are messing with the wrong person and to be careful with their words and actions, or they will face the consequences.
But that couldn't have been the issue
Or maybe they just sayin' that now 'cause they miss you
Shit, a nigga tried to diss you
That's why you layin' on your back, lookin' at the roof of the church
Preacher tellin' the truth and it hurts
The artist is commenting on the irony of the situation where someone who was trying to point out the artist's flaws is now dead and the preacher is talking about the deceased person's virtues.
Off the chain, I leave niggas soft in the brain
'Cause niggas still want the fame off the name
The artist is saying that people who try to make a name for themselves by messing with the artist will only end up getting hurt, both physically and psychologically.
First of all, you ain't rapped long enough
To be fuckin' with me, and you, you ain't strong enough
So whatever it is you puffin' on that got you thinkin' that you Superman
I got the Kryptonite, should I smack him with my dick and the mic?
The singer is mocking the person who is trying to challenge him, saying that they are not experienced or tough enough to handle him. Also, he has the power to defeat them in a humiliating way.
You whack, you twisted, your girl's a ho
You broke, the kid ain't yours, and everybody know
Your own man say you stupid, you be like, "So?
I love my baby mother, I'll never let her go"
The artist is insulting the person who is trying to mess with him, saying that they are worthless and cannot compete with him in any way. Furthermore, he is attacking their personal life and relationships as a way of demeaning them.
I'm tired of weak-ass niggas whinin' over puss
That don't belong to them, fuck is wrong with them?
They fuck it up for real niggas like my mans and them
Who get it all on the strength of the hands with them, man
The singer is tired of men who are too weak and sensitive to get the women they want by their own merit. He is saying this makes it difficult for men who rely on their strength and confidence to get the women they want.
I bring down rain so heavy it hurts the head
No more talkin', put him in the dirt instead
You keep walkin', 'less you tryin' to end up red
'Cause if I end up Fed, y'all end up dead
The singer is saying that he is powerful and destructive, and if someone messes with him or his gang, they will face deadly consequences. He is saying he will not just talk, but will act and make sure they end up dead.
Dog is a dog, blood's thicker than water
We done been through the mud and we quicker to slaughter
The bigger the order, the more guns we brung out
Run up in there, everybody come out, don't nobody run out
The singer is saying that he and his gang are unbreakable and will protect each other at all costs. They have been through tough times together and know how to handle any situation. They are intimidating and will not hesitate to use their weapons to protect themselves and their gang.
Sun in to sun out, I'm a keep the gun out
Nigga runnin' his mouth, I'm a blow his lung out
The artist is saying he is always armed and ready to use his weapon if someone messes with him. He is not afraid to shoot and kill someone who talks back to him.
Listen, yo' ass is about to be missin'
You know who gon' find you? (Who?) Some old man fishin'
Grandma wishin' your soul's at rest
But it's hard to digest with the size of the hole in your chest (uh)
The artist is saying that if someone messes with him or his gang, they will end up missing and probably dead. If they are found, it will not be by anyone who cares about them. The hole in their chest indicates that they have been shot and killed.
One, two, meet me outside
Meet me outside, meet me outside
All my Ruff Ryders gon' meet me outside
All my big ballers gon' meet me outside
All my fly ladies gon' meet me outside
All my street, street peoples meet me outside
Meet me outside, outside, motherfucker
The singer is calling on his gang and supporters to meet him outside to take on their enemies. He is rallying his troops and preparing to fight together.
X is got y'all bouncin' again
Bouncin' again, bounce bouncin' again
Dark Man X got ya bouncin' again
Bouncin' again, bounce-bouncin' again
Swizz Beatz got y'all bouncin' again
Bouncin' again, bounce bouncin' again (Swizz Beatz)
Ruff Ryders got y'all bouncin' again (DMX)
Dark Man X keep you bouncin' again
All my streets they bouncin' again (ain't nothin' y'all can do)
Bouncin' again, we're bouncin' again
Swizz Swizz Beatz, we bouncin' again (ain't nothin' y'all can do)
Bouncin' again, and we bouncin' again
Double R, keep it comin' (ain't nothin' y'all can do)
Ain't nothin' y'all can do now
The singer is indicating that he and his gang are now victorious and have defeated their enemies. They are celebrating and bouncing around in victory. They are essentially taunting their enemies and saying that there is nothing they can do now.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Earl Simmons, Kasseem Dean
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MMA_BRATSTVO
When I was walking in school, I was listening to your gangsta songs. I will never forget you my older brother😔RIP🙏🏻
@bossbossov7184
Same shit Бро. Экс будет с нами всегда. Великие уходят раньше.
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@213haze3
Rip X
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Dmx красава
@jackspry9736
RIP DMX (December 18, 1970 – April 9, 2021), aged 50
You will be remembered as a legend.
@saskok6566
RIP DMX🕊️❤️ We will never forget you, legends never die thank you for your music❤️
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