CD DMX – It's Dark And Hell Is Hot
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| 1-1 | Intro | 4:09 |
| 1-2 | Ruff Ryders' Anthem | 3:34 |
| 1-3 | Fuckin' Wit' D | 2:18 |
| 1-4 | The Storm (Skit) | 1:00 |
| 1-5 | Look Thru My Eyes | 3:50 |
| 1-6 | Get At Me Dog | 4:03 |
| 1-7 | Let Me Fly | 4:12 |
| 1-8 | X-Is Coming | 4:18 |
| 1-9 | Damien | 3:42 |
| 1-10 | How's It Goin' Down | 4:42 |
| 1-11 | Mickey (Skit) | 0:25 |
| 1-12 | Crime Story | 3:47 |
| 1-13 | Stop Being Greedy | 3:37 |
| 1-14 | ATF | 1:56 |
| 1-15 | For My Dogs | 4:11 |
| 1-16 | I Can Feel I | 4:12 |
| 1-17 | Prayer (Skit) | 2:32 |
| 1-18 | The Convo | 3:33 |
| 1-19 | Niggaz Done Started Something | 5:09 |
| 2-1 | Freestyle | 4:28 |
| 2-2 | Intro | 0:47 |
| 2-3 | Freestyle | 3:21 |
| 2-4 | Raise It Up | 1:23 |
| 2-5 | Street Niggas | 3:06 |
| 2-6 | Broke Willies | 2:08 |
| 2-7 | React | 4:25 |
| 2-8 | Interlude | 0:19 |
| 2-9 | Shut 'Em Down | 4:06 |
| 2-10 | Ghetto Starz | 1:13 |
| 2-11 | Fuck That | 2:24 |
| 2-12 | The Worst | 1:49 |
| 2-13 | Full Cooperation | 3:28 |
| 2-14 | Testament | 3:59 |
| 2-15 | The Ripper Strikes Back | 5:30 |
Experience the album that monumentally shifted the landscape of hip-hop. Released on May 19, 1998, DMX’s debut masterpiece, It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot, arrived as a raw, visceral antidote to the glossy "Shiny Suit" era of mainstream rap. This 4x Platinum-certified classic served as a true cultural reset, establishing the Ruff Ryders legend and securing DMX’s place as an unquestioned titan of the genre.
It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot is a fiendish, gripping epic that transcends traditional thug posturing. Through aggressive lyricism and haunting production, DMX offers an unflinching look into a conflicted, deeply spiritual soul. It remains a masterclass in storytelling that paved the way for future icons like 50 Cent and Kendrick Lamar.
Key Highlights:
- A Genre-Defining Debut: The first of five consecutive #1 albums for DMX.
- Critical Acclaim: Widely regarded as a 4.5 to 5-mic classic by critics and fans alike.
- Cultural Impact: Dismantled the commercialism of 1998 radio rap, prioritizing raw honesty and gritty artistry.
- Legacy: A deeply personal exploration of sin, violence, and faith that still hits with the same intensity today.
Own a piece of hip-hop history with this essential addition to any serious music collection.
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