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The Best of DMX

DMX · 2010

78 min · 19 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop

A raw and energetic compilation showcasing DMX's gritty voice and powerful storytelling over hard-hitting beats.

Why this album works

'The Best of DMX' achieved commercial success, debuting at number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart. This collection not only celebrates DMX's legacy but also underscores his influence on the East Coast hip-hop scene, solidifying his status as a cultural figure even posthumously.
Career context
Released in 2010, 'The Best of DMX' serves as a retrospective of DMX's prolific career, encapsulating his rise from underground rapper to mainstream icon. This compilation came after a period marked by personal struggles and legal issues, but it highlights his undeniable impact on hip-hop during the late '90s and early 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors
Kool Keith· Kool G Rap· Tupac Shakur

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Where the Hood At? 4:47
  • 2 It's All Good 4:19
  • 3 What These Bitches Want Standout 4:14
  • 4 Get at Me Dog 3:06
  • 5 Ruff Ryders’ Anthem Standout 3:33
  • 6 What's My Name? 3:53
  • 7 Party Up (Up in Here) Standout 4:34
  • 8 X Gon’ Give It to Ya 3:39
  • 9 We Right Here 4:31
  • 10 How's It Goin’ Down 4:06
  • 11 The Rain 3:30
  • 12 One More Road to Cross 4:20
  • 13 Slippin’ 5:07
  • 14 Get It on the Floor 4:25
  • 15 Here We Go Again 3:56
  • 16 Damien 3:43
  • 17 Stop Being Greedy 3:38
  • 18 Who We Be 4:49
  • 19 Grand Finale 4:37

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