Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood
DMX · 1998
70 min · 16 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop
Raw and visceral, DMX melds gritty narratives with emotionally charged delivery over dark, hard-hitting beats.
Why this album works
The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and was certified double platinum by the RIAA. It showcased DMX's unique blend of vulnerability and aggression, influencing both the gangsta rap genre and the emotional authenticity often sought by artists in hip-hop that followed.
- Best for
- raw emotional storytelling immersive narrative journeys reflective late-night sessions
- Context
- Released on December 15, 1998, 'Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood' is DMX's second studio album, following his breakthrough debut 'It's Dark and Hell Is Hot.' At this point in his career, DMX was solidifying his status as a leading figure in East Coast hip-hop, riding high on the success of his previous album which had peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kool Keith· Kool G Rap· Tupac Shakur
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Niggas (skit) 1:27
- 2 Bring Your Whole Crew 3:40
- 3 Pac Man (skit) 0:56
- 4 Ain’t No Way Standout 4:49
- 5 We Don’t Give a Fuck 4:07
- 6 Keep Your Shit the Hardest 4:48
- 7 Coming From 5:13
- 8 It’s All Good 4:17
- 9 The Omen 4:56
- 10 Slippin’ Standout 5:05
- 11 No Love 4 Me 4:00
- 12 Dogs for Life 5:31
- 13 Blackout 5:00
- 14 Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood Standout 4:32
- 15 Heat 4:07
- 16 Ready to Meet Him 7:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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