It's Dark and Hell Is Hot
DMX · 1998
65 min · 19 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop
Raw and aggressive, DMX's debut blends gritty realism with haunting storytelling over hard-hitting beats.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw energy for workout sessions
- haunting storytelling in headphones
- dynamic shifts in intensity
- cathartic release through aggression
- engaging skits for narrative flow
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer smooth, consistent vibes
- seek quick, catchy singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'It's Dark and Hell Is Hot' marked DMX's debut album, establishing him as a major force in hip-hop. At this time, he was transitioning from underground success to mainstream recognition, buoyed by his unique voice and compelling narratives that resonated with listeners. This album laid the groundwork for his subsequent rise in the genre.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 4:12
- 2 Ruff Ryders’ Anthem 3:36
- 3 Fuckin’ Wit’ D 2:20
- 4 The Storm (skit) 1:02
- 5 Look Thru My Eyes 3:52
- 6 Get at Me Dog 4:05
- 7 Let Me Fly 4:14
- 8 X‐Is Coming 4:20
- 9 Damien 3:44
- 10 How’s It Goin’ Down 4:44
- 11 Mickey (skit) 0:27
- 12 Crime Story 3:49
- 13 Stop Being Greedy 3:39
- 14 ATF 1:58
- 15 For My Dogs 4:13
- 16 I Can Feel It 4:15
- 17 Prayer (skit) 2:34
- 18 The Convo 3:35
- 19 Niggaz Done Started Something 5:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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