Here are DMX’s most popular hits of all times
DMX was a rough and reminiscent rapper from Yonkers, New York, who died on April 2, aged 50 after a cardiac arrest.
A hardcore hip hop rapper, his first 5 albums did exceptionally well and achieved milestones that no other rapper ever did or ever could.
Take a look at some of his greatest hits of all times.
Born Loser, 1993
Born loser was released by DMX and the nascent Ruff Ryders label on merely 12-inch records. Being not so popular, this is a rarely heard number, which failed to deliver too well. However, this was a punch line rap where DMX made himself the punchline. It overshadowed the rhymes of other great rappers like Eminem and Fatlip.
LL Cool J featuring Redman, Methodman, Canibus and DMX, 1997
Quite an earth-shaking number, this rap witnesses a lyrical battle between LL Cool J and Canibus. It was the last rap battle to be recorded on vinyl followed by many others which were recorded on mixtapes and MP3s. DMX can be seen rapping death threats with a great eye for detail!
DMX featuring Sheek Louch, ‘Get at Me Dog’ (1998)
DMX recorded this debut solo single amid the era of 80s pop and high-budget music videos. This song not only introduced DMX as a solo artist but also made us familiar to his trademark of barking and growling dog sounds which were inspired by his Pitbulls.
‘Ruff Ryders’ Anthem’ (1998)
The third single from DMX’s debut album, “It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot.” This number garnered a bit more success than his previous numbers. DMX raps, “Had it, shoulda shot it/Now you’re dearly departed.” His rhymes were enthralling and violent, cutting out on any compromise.
‘Damien’ (1998)
This is DMX’s most famous rap, where his rhymes tell his story. It is his perception on life and fighting his own temptations. The lyrics denote his conversation with the devil, the time when he felt mentally and being in hell.
‘Slippin’ (1998)
This was the tracks where DMX confronts his troubled life and traumatizing upbringing and days spent in various institutions. It brought out his vulnerability and personal struggles of life and makes for an emotional and raw number.
His energy and aggressiveness made him a cult favorite rapper and was also a shirtless sex symbol, emerging as an actor.
