Can I get your thoughts on DMX?

[KplusK]

Top 30-40, doesn't really have any classic albums, not really consistent and the things most top rappers have. But in his peak he was a monster on occasion, great songwriter a better version of Jadakiss.

 

[Arcavian]

Some people will never appreciate what he brought to the game



Their loss. I remember the first time I heard Ruff Ryders anthem



The snake, the rat, the cat, the dog, how you gonna see him when you living in the fog?

 

[jadillac]

I bought his 1st album not even b/c I liked DMX, I really didnt evn know who he was.....but b/c it had a bonus disc with LL Cool J's "The Ripper Strikes Back"....I loved that track and so I had to buy the album to get it.

It was prolly 2-3 months before I even listened to anything other than "Get At Me Dog"....but once I did, it's easily in my top 3 albums I own.

 

[just my thoughts]

Top 30-40, doesn't really have any classic albums, not really consistent and the things most top rappers have. But in his peak he was a monster on occasion, great songwriter a better version of Jadakiss.

How does this even make sense? Jada kiss?

 

[Ghost Utmost]

I cannot get past how utterly evil he makes himself out to be. Turns my stomach

 

[Harry B]

How does this even make sense? Jada kiss?

As in lack of classic material like the top 10 rappers or even top 20 rappers.
They are the only cats in peoples top 20 without any classic albums and shyt.

 

[Ashtrey]

at his peak 1998-2000 he is in my top 10 favorites of all time..

his first 3 albums

his guest appearances

the great depression onwards =

 

[Clem]

Second or third tier rapper.

 

[just my thoughts]

As in lack of classic material like the top 10 rappers or even top 20 rappers.
They are the only cats in peoples top 20 without any classic albums and shyt.

Many would disagree. Its dark and hell is hot is considered one.

Jadakiss is a waste of talent. We atleast saw what X could do

 

[SafeForWork]

I know he's a mere shell of his former self but this guy was brilliant at times:

DMX - Ruff Ryders' Anthem - YouTube

Mic Geronimo - Time To Build - YouTube

ja rule - It's Murda Feat. DMX & Jay-Z - Exodus-(Proper) - YouTube


For me, It's Dark and Hell is Hot was a classic, and he had some serious joints after that too. He had an energy and grittiness that no one had brought to the game before. Plus he was getting a new sound from Swizzy, and basically put RR on his back for at least the beginning. IIRC, he is the only dude who had two #1 rap albums in the same calendar year.

What does the Coli think about D? Laughable crackhead or supernova who fell off? Any chance Gunplay falls into the same trap? I had to ask because I haven't seen his name mentioned much around here and he was one of the guys who really got me into hip hop back in the day.

And who could forget this?

DMX Reaction Video - YouTube

k lemme think

 

[Mr. Manhattan]

his energy on the mic is unmatched till this day, but
2nd to 2pac in mic charisma

 

[Gotright]

#4 all time

great story teller

mad heart and soul into his music

mad gangsta

hard as fukk lyrics

classic NY G shyt

i stop reading everything after this

 

[Colilluminati]

One of the best ever.One of the few rappers who personal life I try to ignore.

 

[Nintendough]

He is in my personal top 5.

 

[feelsthecitybreathin]

agree w the majority of the posts in this thread...at one point he was my favorite artist

IDAHIH is one of my favorite albums ever

if you have the opportunity to see him live dont sleep, still puts on a CRAZY live show