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The Definition of X: Pick of the Litter

DMX

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Album Review

DMX's first five albums, from 1998's It's Dark and Hell Is Hot through 2003's Grand Champ, debuted at the top of the Billboard album chart. Though none of the releases is an undeniable classic, the accomplishment is lost in all the drama of DMX's life. It's also remarkable that, during these years, the MC racked up enough charting singles that a thorough compilation of them would bleed over to a second disc. This is, after all, one of the most unique artists in music — rap or otherwise — and much of the uniqueness comes down to an intensity level (with incisive, highly mechanized productions to match) that did not make many concessions to the mainstream. His first compilation, The Definition of X: Pick of the Litter, contains all but five of the charting singles predating Year of the Dog...Again, sticking to necessary material for the casual fan: the rallying calls ("Ruff Ryders' Anthem," "Get at Me Dog," "What's My Name"), the venomous rants ("What These B*tches Want," "We Right Here"), and even a couple choice album cuts that stood no chance on radio (like "Blackout," with Jay-Z and the LOX). The title of this disc is wholly appropriate. Those hungry for more can get more than they could possibly need with any one of the first three albums.

Customer Reviews

X Gon' Give It To Ya

Here you go kids, now everyone can stop crying about iTunes not having the song. Really great album, all my old favorites.

utterly amazing

i have liked DMX since i first heard what's my name, and ruff ryders anthem, and party up. This is also something i can add to my collection because it has it all, i highly recommend u get this if u don't have a DMX cd, this will give u a taste of what he is like. This cd would be great if i didnt already have almost all of DMX's cds.

awesome.

DMX is so forgotten sometimes, yeah sure he didnt release a completely new CD but man if u listen to this CD you'll realize he doesnt have too! because all of these songs have done the job.

Biography

Born: December 18, 1970 in Baltimore, MD

Genre: Hip Hop/Rap

Years Active: '90s, '00s, '10s

Following the deaths of Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G., DMX took over as the reigning, undisputed king of hardcore rap. He was that rare commodity: a commercial powerhouse with artistic and street credibility to spare. His rapid ascent to stardom was actually almost a decade in the making, which gave him a chance to develop the theatrical image that made him one of rap's most distinctive personalities during his heyday. Everything about DMX was unremittingly intense, from his muscular, tattooed...
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