Although I briefly mentioned it in the video, I was confused as to why this song was censored despite the rest of the album being explicit. If anyone knows why please let me know below! Thanks for watching ✌🏻
The reason given for the censorship of the song is because the artist whose song was sampled, the great Grover Washington, Jr., wouldn't allow for any remake of his song, "Moonstreams", to include profanity on the final record.
At 42 I remember when my lil bro got kicked out at 16 years old. He was out of control and my parents had two younger siblings to raise whilst he was raising hell…. This always reminded of that time. God looked out for him as he did well and he’s got 2 kids of his own now as a man in his late 30’s (things could’ve been different) but yeah I get you bro.
This song came out in 98 but I didn’t hear it until 99. I was addicted to pcp for many ears and the first time I heard this song I started to cry because it felt like this song was written for me I was so into my addiction that I abandoned everyone that loved me. But truth be told this song saved my life I’ve been drug free since dec of 1999. Thank you dmx for allowing god to use you to save me.
This is so true. He came to Indianapolis once and was late to get on stage. Someone I knew was working security. They said the team was told DMX was at the venue, but no one could find him. He was in the parking lot praying with fans. A manager said to go get him. "He's late" and the security guys started arguing with each other because who the heck wants to go tell DMX to STOP PRAYING?!? 😂
DMX was born in Baltimore and moved to Mount Vernon, NY. This song speaks about the hurt, pain, trials and tribulations that he endured as a child. His mother named him after one of her boyfriends, and some of the guys used to beat on him and so did his mother. His mother disregarded his presence because she was always high. He found a friend in dog, he felt loved unconditionally and not alone. They slept on rooftops of his apartment building. He was talking about his ex wife when he said and to my boo who stuck with a n through all the bullshit because it's due, her name is Tashera. It's like he predicted his future.
How I relate to DMX it's all trama childhood... which I want tho it never lives you that's for sure these songs he's words help me so much what a man what a soul so missed but we all meet 1day ❤️ pure love to all 💯🙏✌️
True. He even said he felt like he was supposed to become a preacher but unfortunately his addictions caught up. I was soooo damn ready for his comeback after the VERZUZ he did. I'm happy he lived to give us a final album and it WAS SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL! A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF WORK. 😢😢😔😔🙏🏿🙏🏿💙💙
One of the most prolific artist. Wore his heart on his sleeve. Pure raw talent and energy and always gave praises to God despite his missteps in life. Definitely admirable. He gave us ppl from Yonkers, NY a voice and was considered the ppls champ. Rest In Peace DMX Earl Simmons. One of my favorite rappers of all time.
@@user-qy4ir9ib7d same here im recovering from a stroke that left me half paralyzed ive learned myself to walk agsin though but my lifes hard now harder than it already was
I saw him in concert, I remember he used to end each show with a prayer. He was so genuine and spiritual and loving. The “I can’t get up” part always gets me too esp the second verse. And when he talks about needing to get high to get by, and how his day starts with smoking weed, then drinking made him mean/angry, and finally he’d do coke which made him violent, enough to mug people - he’s talked about that. He was on drugs very badly, that’s why he didn’t care about his appearance. He stayed on the streets with a bloody knife (mugging). Very dark. Dmx stands for dark man X. Dark is his bad side, man is who he is at his core, and X is what you don’t want to know. He explained it kinda like that. He does a lot of dog references because he would befriend/take in stray dogs, he felt they were the only trustworthy thing. He would sleep with them on top of buildings when he was homeless. May he be at peace, he overcame his struggles and was lively. I’ve been binge watching you guys. Y’all are awesome 👍
@@frontroom he’s definitely worth learning about. DMX was given crack unknowingly by a male role model. His interviews about his early life are beyond heartbreaking. He did try though. He married & loved his wife (the boo mentioned in the song) the best he could. He loved his kids. He loved God & prayed in concert & on his albums. A tortured soul who definitely earned his rest.
Bro I read a biography by him, his childhood was terrible, his mother used to abuse him and violently beat him while praising and cherishing his sister because they had different dads, then he was tricked into smoking crack as the previous comment stated. He even had a dog who was his best friend at a low point in his life that was gunned down by the police.
"It's Dark and Hell is Hot" and "Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood" are two of the most influential AND greatest rap albums of all time. It was a perfect mix of thug motivation and wokeness that borderlines horrorcore. It's a shame that most of today's fans couldn't witness him at his height and the Ruff Rider era.
@@dennissmith7214 Yep. What's even crazier is that nobody in my area had ever heard of him and "Ruff Ryder Anthem" had no promotion from Def Jam. Not to mention, he talked about things that are normally considered "no-no's," such as demonic possession, gruesome murders, and prayers.
Read his book, he talks about how his grandma accepted him more than his mother [his mom loved him but she was really distant to him] but his mom also kept him away from his grandmother because she took up for him against his mother when she was wrong.
If you want to make your dad cry again, make him listen to DMX - I Miss You 😁 2pac is always going to be number 1 for me. But DMX is the only one that could ever come close to him. They both are the complete package with lyrics, deep thoughts, emotions, life experiences, charisma and so on. Unbelievably good, both of them.
MET X after a jay z and friends concert in boston going into a TGIF with a friend.. he literally stayed outside and chatted it up wit everyone as cool as could be then went inside and ate like a normal patron and noone bothered him.. RIP X
He was very religious, and I think the woman singing in the background and the end symbolizes angels that are always there and when he quiets his mind he can hear them.
Man you're doing something incredible for your relationship with your father. One day you'll look back and feel super prod of what you did. An experience treasure.
Damnnn this song means a lot to me…my dad used to bump this alot back when I was a kid and he was still just in his 20s. Now that I’m the same age as he was and still trying to get myself together…seeing him go thru stuff, trying to do the right thing for his two boys and figure life out.. it all makes sense
He definitely gonna feel this one...still make me cry - The fact that a guy DMX looked up to laced his blunt with crack when he was only 10(i believe that was the age) pisses me off, because he's the reason why he isn't still alive today. RIP to the GOAT! - You guys should listen to his songs: Look Thru My Eyes, Let Me Fly, How's It Goin Down, and the Damien stories. He has a crazy catalog.
From my experience with crack and coke, putting it in weed doesn’t give you any feeling as close to doing them by themselves. I have a hard time believing that’s why he got addicted since the feeling is nowhere close to as strong. I believe it’s just the hard life he lived that drove him to use drugs to get away.
"Let me fly" , "The Rain" , "I can Feel it" , "A'yo Kato" , "Damien", "Here We Go Again" ...There are so many DMX songs to choose from. Great content, i love your channel 💪! R.I.P X !
Let me Fly, I can Feel it, Damien all of em, Here we go again, DAMN U KNOW UR SHIZ lmao U produce too? Nm saw ur name. We're a differen't breed. We know what's up.
For somebody as spiritually sensitive as DMX was, who often spoke about God and prayed his heart out in shows and on the record, it makes sense that his delivery was that of a preacher. Rest in peace, X
"Slippin'" This life shit, this life shit is like Is like bugged the fuck out, son, for real See, to live is to suffer But to survive... Well, that's to find meaning in the suffering Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up (I will hold you down) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up ('Cause I got your back, I got your back) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up (Oh, the Lord is with you now) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up (And He got your back, He got your back) I've been through mad different phases like mazes to find my way And now I know that happy days are not far away If I'm strong enough I'll live long enough to see my kids Doin' somethin' more constructive with their time than bids I know because I been there, now I'm in there Sit back and look at what it took for me to get there First came the bullshit, the drama with my mama She got on some fly shit so I split and said that I'ma Be that seed that doesn't need much to succeed Strapped with mad greed and a heart that doesn't bleed I'm ready for the world or at least I thought I was Baggin' niggas when I caught a buzz For thinkin' about how short I was Goin' too fast, it wouldn't last, but yo I couldn't tell Group homes and institutions prepared my ass for jail They put me in a situation forcin' me to be a man When I was just learnin' to stand without a helping hand Damn, was it my fault, somethin' I did To make a father leave his first kid at seven doin' my first bid? Back on the scene at fourteen with a scheme To get more cream than I'd ever seen in a dream And by all means I will be livin' high off the hog And I never gave a fuck about much but my dog That's my only mothafucka I hit off with my last Just another lil nigga headed nowhere fast Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up (I will hold you down) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up ('Cause I got your back, I got your back) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up (Oh, the Lord is with you now) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up (And He got your back, He got your back) That ain't the half, shit gets worse as I get older Actions become bolder, heart got colder Chip on my shoulder that I dared a nigga to touch Didn't need a clique 'cause I scared a nigga that much One deep with the pit startin' shit for kicks Catchin' Vicks, throwin' bricks, gettin' by bein' slick Used to get high, just to get by Used to have to puff my L in the morning before I could fly Ate somethin', a couple of forties made me hate somethin' I did some coke, now I'm ready to take somethin' Three years later showin' signs of stress Didn't keep my hair cut or give a fuck how I dressed I'm possessed by the darker side, livin' the cruddy life Shit like this kept a nigga with a bloody knife Wanna make records but I'm fuckin' it up I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up (I will hold you down) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up ('Cause I got your back, I got your back) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up (Oh, the Lord is with you now) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up (And He got your back, He got your back) Wasn't long before I hit rock bottom Niggas talkin' shit, like, "Damn, look how that rock got him!" Open like a window, no more indo Look at a video, sayin' to myself: "That coulda been yo Ass on the TV," believe me, it could be done Somethin's got to give, gots to change 'cause now I've got a son I gots to do the right thing for shorty And that means no more gettin' high, drinkin' 40s So I get back lookin' type slick again Fake niggas jump back on my dick again Nothin' but love for those that know how it feel And much respect to all my niggas that kept it real Kept a nigga strong, kept a nigga from doin' wrong Niggas know who they is and this is your fuckin' song And to my boo who stuck with a nigga through All the bullshit, you'll get yours because it's due Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up (I will hold you down) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up ('Cause I got your back, I got your back) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up (Oh, the Lord is with you now) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up (And He got your back, He got your back) (I will hold you down, 'cause I got your back, I got your back) (Oh, the Lord is with you now, and He got your back, He got your back) See, this is that shit, this is that shit That all real niggas can relate to This is from the heart, baby Don't get it twisted X, baby
Yeah I'm not even religious but " Lord give me a sign" has always been one of my favorite DMX songs. Also, "I Miss You" is another good one where he talks about his grandma that passed away.
RIP DMX. Although some beg to differ, he was very spiritual artist. A vessel to do God's work. Every album had a prayer. He was a message to this young generation. Si gi g... Lord give me a sign. Let me know what's you mind. Tell me how to reach the blind.
This is about his addiction. And we didn't even understand that back then. We all related it to whatever was "slipping" us up in our own lives. Good music.
It’s when he says “ if I live king enough to see my kids doing something more constructive with their time than b*tch” I’m not a parent yet but makes me emotional of how short life is 🖤
This album came out right around Christmas in ‘98. I vividly remember being 15 and walking in the snow with my Walkman while listening to this album and specifically, this song on repeat. It was sort of a “transitionary” period in a boys life where you realize it’s time to become a man and a lot of change was to come. Something about this song’s melody, verses, along with the cold snow and grey sky just really spoke to me. RIP X
this is one of my dads favorite songs. he was a young teenager when it came out and had recently moved from LA to a small town in minnesota. what you described in your comment is almost exactly what he always says he thinks of when he hears this song. walking to school with his walkman, grey sky overhead and snow everywhere. hating all the big changes he had to go through and just wishing he could go back to his old life.
I wish I did see him perform live but didn't make it in time. May he rest in peace. There will never be another DMX and in my eyes there will never be a more energetic person. Never seen anyone put so much energy into their songs. He lived his life to the fullest. Watch some videos of him in real life. The energy that shines out of him wasn't only in his songs but also in his normal life.
Pac and DMX were poets who rapped. Their music touched souls and were meant to be felt not heard. 2 of my favorites and were instrumental in mine and a lot of others to change their lives through our pain.
I remember a classmate was late to first period English every single day senior year. The teacher asked why she was late and she said she HAD to listen to the entire “It’s Dark and Hell is Hot” album. When DMX died that was my first memory. X was the perfect blend of motivation, party, comedy, love and thug. I hope he is resting well in peace.
I skipped homecoming to see Belly because I had to support anything from DMX. My father passed a few days after DMX like the same week and my heart hasn’t began to repair
First CASSETTE TAPE I ever bought with my own money. DMX WAS SOOO HOT 🔥 WHEN HE CAME OUT! THE WHOLE RUFF RYDERS. Played it until the tape popped in the player... Omg those were the TIMES! KIDS now don't even know what a cassette tape is.. I feel OLD!
Man I was a kid! Born in 87... When I went to the store, they had the tape, I bought it! We had both players so it didn't matter to me. First CD I bought with my own money was MAKAVELLI when it came out.
Yep. Mine laugh hysterically when I put them up on the tapes I used to buy from HMV with the lyrics in the sleeve and VHS video cassettes. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I feel like a Dinosaur.
Maybe good to mention: DMX died one year ago by an OD. The guy that introduced him to hiphop is also the guy that putted crack into his joint when he was 14 years old. Which caused him to be a crack addict. The last years he became sober of crack but eventually out of nowhere he died from an OD. You'll also notice that like 3-4 years ago he was a lot heavier because he quitted cocaine and stuff. Just to know
I end up stumble on this channel by accident and this shit is dope. Love the way pops can break down lyrics in an articulate way. Hip Hop Artists are deep and to me are the best writers and speakers not many people can deliver a message in 3-5 minutes while vividly painting a movie as you listen to their rhymes.
•DMX ( Blown away / goodbye/ I miss you/ Damien I II II) We lost an icon in DMX, one of the best to ever do it. One of the only few you can call “ Real”. 5 times number one albums. Best rap live performer probably eve. Best adlibs ever recorded 🔥 •Immortal technique- ( dance with the devil / you never know ) •Vinnie paz - (End of days/ Is happiness just a word?) •Eminem - ( beautiful / Stan ) •Lupe Fiasco - (Words I never said) •Tupac - (letter to my unborn child / life goes on )
DMX is one of the greatest raw emotional artists in hip hop history. His struggles with the Dark and Light are something that people from all generations and backgrounds can identify with, which is what made him transcend genres. He could do a rock festival or a hip hop concert and people just loved him for his realness. He was a true diamond in the Ruff. RIP DMX
He’s fighting for his life dealing with addiction and past trauma like a fighting dog in the pit …thats why the hook says he’s slipping and he has to get back up to tear Sh!t up. Unfortunately He also past away from a drug overdose…On a lot of his tracks he barks and gruels like a pit bull to show his aggression and Gameness in the everyday struggle …. Long Live DMX
Im 55 and ive been emersed in hip hop...specifically rap since rappers delight. DMX much like Pac, good or bad, made you feel what he was saying Love this channel.
Interesting fact: DMX's lawyer played this song in court as part of his defense on a tax evasion charge back in 2018. I'd really love to see y'all react to "I'm Black" by Styles P. It's not a very mainstream song, but it's good. It's raw aggression without being gratuitously explicit. Styles P was also signed to the label Ruff Ryders alongside DMX.
Rest In Peace DMX! One of my all-time favorite artists. This song probably saved my life going through some of the darkest times of my life. DMX is the only rapper to have 2 albums go platinum in 1 year. Definitely passed before his time. He will always live on not only through the world but through me and my kids. Long Live X!
I highly recommend you and dad watch the music video! It really puts a visual with the lyrics. Very telling of everything he went through from his childhood into adult life. Honestly watching the video now for me makes me sad because he’s gone now 🥺🕊
DMX has plenty to follow up on. The Damien trilogy is compelling. Stop Being Greedy is raw manic schizophrenia at its best. Good vs evil on display in all of those.
This is the best reaction channel by far, in my opinion. So authentic, kowledgeble and a really loving and respectful connection between you two. Much Love♥️
@@stewartcotton9954 OHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I literally yelled that aloud. Ugh. I used to play that song over and over and over over again in middle school when he dropped that album. That song got me through whew. Wow. Yes.
Such a blessing to have a father that can see past the cussing to the heart of the lyrics. Also a father that is willing to talk about emotions, life and how to interpret the challenges that a person may face in their life. This is not a relationship I was able to experience with my father and it brings a year to my eye to watch it happen.... In a good way. Kind regards Ben from NZ 👌👌😎😎💪💪😉😉
I remember playing this song as an anthem during some of my most stressful times as a health care provider! The context may not be the same for everyone, but the message is universal! Everyone struggles and needs encouragement and faith! 😊
Lord give me a sign is a must when familiarizing with DMX, it shows a dichotomy that is unique in hiphop and rap music as well that made his 5 first albums hit platinum. "I can feel it" and "Let me fly" are two solid songs of his great discography as well. I love the channel makes me so happy to see such a sweet relationship between a father and his son, cheers from one of DMXs biggest latino fans in Sweden much love to you guys 🙏🏼
Yeah I'm not even religious but " Lord give me a sign" has always been one of my favorite DMX songs. Also, "I Miss You" is another good one where he talks about his grandma that passed away.
This is a masterpiece. His story is emotional. He did sell his soul, and spoke about it with a lot of people who know him while living in Phoenix. He has a lot of unresolved issues. One of his daughter is a friend little sister. Anyways. Rip DMX.
DMX is one of those rappers where I just cannot describe how important he was to me. His death hit very hard and I just hope he actually truly knew just how helpful his music was to so many.
Rest in peace DMX. Such a talented but tortured soul. I like that you described his voice as “ROUGH”, his record label was named Ruff Ryders, which was also a motorcycle gang as well in Yonkers, NY just north of NYC.
I am so glad you guys chose a song I suggested, though I assume many others have mentioned it as well! DMX and Pac had this unique ability to touch the listeners' hearts.
DMX was one of the greatest I can remember every time I felt depressed this song would make me feel better thank for being there for me DMX RIP we all miss you
There is much love for DMX. Rest in peace X. Real ones know!! The first two albums are collective classics. He was adored by many for what he gave us in this prime. Rest in peace.
Growing up around criminals and drug addicts really mentally affects people working hard to stand on solid ground. Self doubt and desperation is extremely infectious when constantly thrown next to it. To all those struggling, remember that you can get up and you CAN tear Sh*t up!!!! God Bless Dark Man X
This song was filled with so much EMOTION 😪 down to the course. His lyrical delivery was honest, upfront, and unapologetically straight forward. He DIDN'T have no other way to tell us what really happened in his life but this way. R.I.P DMX 🙏. Mary Ella Holloway is blessed to have you.
Although I briefly mentioned it in the video, I was confused as to why this song was censored despite the rest of the album being explicit. If anyone knows why please let me know below! Thanks for watching ✌🏻
Love this song
My best guess is it was edited for radio play. It was heavy in rotation on the air back then.
The reason given for the censorship of the song is because the artist whose song was sampled, the great Grover Washington, Jr., wouldn't allow for any remake of his song, "Moonstreams", to include profanity on the final record.
@@Sweetnerdgirl Oh thank you alot! I bought this Album 15 years ago and always asked myself why.
It was his way of telling everyone his story in his OWN WORDS without offending anyone so the MASSES would hear it
"To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering" that first line pretty much sums it all up. RIP X
@@musicofDK 1. Who tf is that?
2. Where did he get it from?
May he rest in peace. Freaking suck on his death and how he died.
Actually the Hindus teach this ideology. That suffering is an inescapable part of life. And to find the meaning of it all.
I still use this til this day
Powerful
DMX wrote his pain like no other. Very special artist. May he continue to Rest In Peace 🙏🏿
That story was epic and we all know a person who going threw it or have been threw it this song will forever be in heavy rotation 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
FACTS.....his heart ALWAYS on his sleeve. The good against the evil-he was a open book about everything
@@jadesedelifus so glad he did the verzuz! Appreciate him that much more
Agreed
Yo gorgeous girl!
I'm in my 40's and this song STILL gives me the chills!! In a good way....
Same here.
Exactly! I'm 44 and yes, DMX is that deal!
At 42 I remember when my lil bro got kicked out at 16 years old. He was out of control and my parents had two younger siblings to raise whilst he was raising hell…. This always reminded of that time. God looked out for him as he did well and he’s got 2 kids of his own now as a man in his late 30’s (things could’ve been different) but yeah I get you bro.
same here!
same exactly
In the huge wake of Tupac's death, DMX became the rap worlds street poet. Complete raw imagery and honesty in his lyrics.
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So true they make you feel their music 💯
One of my favorites
This song came out in 98 but I didn’t hear it until 99. I was addicted to pcp for many ears and the first time I heard this song I started to cry because it felt like this song was written for me I was so into my addiction that I abandoned everyone that loved me. But truth be told this song saved my life I’ve been drug free since dec of 1999. Thank you dmx for allowing god to use you to save me.
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God bless you for your testimony 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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God bless you ❤
Awesome, love this, Great for you brother, ❤️X
I knew it was a matter of time. DMX was such a raw poet.
On of my favorite rappers of that era. RIP X
DMX - "I Miss You" is another great song where he talks about his grandma who passed away, it always makes me shed a tear.
I effing knew it! I literally said he has to listen to dmx slippin
the best poet. yea I said it better then pac in my opinion but hey who am i.
@@WHITETAIL215 unnecessary to say. Why not say u like Dmx without having to rank or put down another artist?
DMX became a hard core Christian and often prayed on stage and in his albums.
This is so true. He came to Indianapolis once and was late to get on stage. Someone I knew was working security. They said the team was told DMX was at the venue, but no one could find him.
He was in the parking lot praying with fans. A manager said to go get him. "He's late" and the security guys started arguing with each other because who the heck wants to go tell DMX to STOP PRAYING?!? 😂
He didn't become. He had always been one...
@@idmann17 I was about to say the same thing. No matter what he did he put God first.
Yep life through Jesus Christ is so great and changed me
People only think of DMX as a party guy but he had bars.
His first two albums are classics
DMX was born in Baltimore and moved to Mount Vernon, NY. This song speaks about the hurt, pain, trials and tribulations that he endured as a child. His mother named him after one of her boyfriends, and some of the guys used to beat on him and so did his mother. His mother disregarded his presence because she was always high. He found a friend in dog, he felt loved unconditionally and not alone. They slept on rooftops of his apartment building. He was talking about his ex wife when he said and to my boo who stuck with a n through all the bullshit because it's due, her name is Tashera. It's like he predicted his future.
How I relate to DMX it's all trama childhood... which I want tho it never lives you that's for sure these songs he's words help me so much what a man what a soul so missed but we all meet 1day ❤️ pure love to all 💯🙏✌️
DMX's delivery is like a preacher. He was super religious - with lots of biblical and christian imagery. His verses are like prayers.
True. He even said he felt like he was supposed to become a preacher but unfortunately his addictions caught up. I was soooo damn ready for his comeback after the VERZUZ he did. I'm happy he lived to give us a final album and it WAS SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL! A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF WORK. 😢😢😔😔🙏🏿🙏🏿💙💙
@@portiaismyname he did get an opportunity to preach, a few of his sermons and prayers are on UA-cam. Love & light 😊
When it comes to expressing pure emotion in music, DMX is unmatched.
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That is true but Tupac is king
@@thatrollinstoner7437 Dude, stop....DMX is just as legendary as Pac at this point. Their on an equal stature.
@@INIR2 been goin trough some DMX tracks. Have to admit you are right bro. Legends from my youth
@@thatrollinstoner7437 I would debate that. X is king
One of the most prolific artist. Wore his heart on his sleeve. Pure raw talent and energy and always gave praises to God despite his missteps in life. Definitely admirable. He gave us ppl from Yonkers, NY a voice and was considered the ppls champ. Rest In Peace DMX Earl Simmons. One of my favorite rappers of all time.
Big Up NY ju hurd
X was also really honest.
Very meaningful words and very true. RIP DMX you will always be number 1 to me. Thank you for helping me thru the hard times.
Read E.A.R.L. and loved him ever since. Loved him ever since I bought the Harlem World album but reading that gave me the ultimate respect for him.
From the BayArea707 and ima 80's Baby And Felt His Vibes All The Out Here Definitely The People Champ R.I.P. DMX 🙏🏽
"Let me fly" is my favorite track by DMX
The convo is good too
Its definitely up there! My favourite has to be Ready to Meet Him
Mine is “Stop being greedy”
Yessss 👌🏼💪🏼
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Man, this song got me through a lot as a young kid. DMX was an outlet for me. RIP ! Legend
I tapped over the beat in HS
gettin me thru it rn
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@@user-qy4ir9ib7d same here im recovering from a stroke that left me half paralyzed ive learned myself to walk agsin though but my lifes hard now harder than it already was
Me tooo 💯💯
I saw him in concert, I remember he used to end each show with a prayer. He was so genuine and spiritual and loving. The “I can’t get up” part always gets me too esp the second verse. And when he talks about needing to get high to get by, and how his day starts with smoking weed, then drinking made him mean/angry, and finally he’d do coke which made him violent, enough to mug people - he’s talked about that. He was on drugs very badly, that’s why he didn’t care about his appearance. He stayed on the streets with a bloody knife (mugging). Very dark. Dmx stands for dark man X. Dark is his bad side, man is who he is at his core, and X is what you don’t want to know. He explained it kinda like that. He does a lot of dog references because he would befriend/take in stray dogs, he felt they were the only trustworthy thing. He would sleep with them on top of buildings when he was homeless. May he be at peace, he overcame his struggles and was lively. I’ve been binge watching you guys. Y’all are awesome 👍
Thank you for that background to DMX and for watching. Definitely need to hear more of him! (dad)
@@frontroom he’s definitely worth learning about. DMX was given crack unknowingly by a male role model. His interviews about his early life are beyond heartbreaking. He did try though. He married & loved his wife (the boo mentioned in the song) the best he could. He loved his kids. He loved God & prayed in concert & on his albums. A tortured soul who definitely earned his rest.
Bro I read a biography by him, his childhood was terrible, his mother used to abuse him and violently beat him while praising and cherishing his sister because they had different dads, then he was tricked into smoking crack as the previous comment stated. He even had a dog who was his best friend at a low point in his life that was gunned down by the police.
Dmx said his mom never told him she loved him and dmx was crying thats deep af tbh
This was a great insight, 🙏
Lord Give Me A Sign by DMX is somthing you have to let your pops witness after this.
Yes, absolutely loved that one too!
Yeah that's a good one
DMX - ready to meet him
"It's Dark and Hell is Hot" and "Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood" are two of the most influential AND greatest rap albums of all time. It was a perfect mix of thug motivation and wokeness that borderlines horrorcore. It's a shame that most of today's fans couldn't witness him at his height and the Ruff Rider era.
Didn’t they come out in the same year and X was like the first arist to debut two number one albums in the same year!🤔🤷🏽♂️
@@dennissmith7214 Hell yea.....DMX saved Def Jam and for a time was wayyy bigger than Jay-Z
@@dennissmith7214 Yep. What's even crazier is that nobody in my area had ever heard of him and "Ruff Ryder Anthem" had no promotion from Def Jam. Not to mention, he talked about things that are normally considered "no-no's," such as demonic possession, gruesome murders, and prayers.
Mid 90s to mid 00s were fuckin gnarly. Great era
Shut my hood down. Nothing sounded like Dark man x
DMX - "I Miss You" is another great song where he talks about his grandma who passed away, it always makes me shed a tear lol
Instant tears
I cry EVERY time I hear this one it makes me think of how my granny raised me.
Read his book, he talks about how his grandma accepted him more than his mother [his mom loved him but she was really distant to him] but his mom also kept him away from his grandmother because she took up for him against his mother when she was wrong.
This one right here...man...
My fave
If you want to make your dad cry again, make him listen to DMX - I Miss You 😁
2pac is always going to be number 1 for me. But DMX is the only one that could ever come close to him. They both are the complete package with lyrics, deep thoughts, emotions, life experiences, charisma and so on. Unbelievably good, both of them.
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Yeh X was the only one who could hit you in the bottom of the heart like Pac
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MET X after a jay z and friends concert in boston going into a TGIF with a friend.. he literally stayed outside and chatted it up wit everyone as cool as could be then went inside and ate like a normal patron and noone bothered him.. RIP X
He was very religious, and I think the woman singing in the background and the end symbolizes angels that are always there and when he quiets his mind he can hear them.
Yes, I thought they sounded almost like angels, nice! Thanks for watching. (dad)
That's Aaliyah.
Man you're doing something incredible for your relationship with your father. One day you'll look back and feel super prod of what you did. An experience treasure.
True!
Yeah, got zero relationship with mine
Absolutely What You & your Dad Do is very Special!! God bless you both
@@Pure_Boxing sorry about it, maybe you still can make it go positive, otherwise you'll learn from it and know how to do it with your son
@@noodlessoul8356 💯
Damnnn this song means a lot to me…my dad used to bump this alot back when I was a kid and he was still just in his 20s. Now that I’m the same age as he was and still trying to get myself together…seeing him go thru stuff, trying to do the right thing for his two boys and figure life out.. it all makes sense
You blessed to go through those things with your father. Now you get to step in that position and do better.
Same
You have Experience & WISDOM You'll do great now🤗🙌🏾🙏🏽
Powerful
Amen. Seek God. You got this.
DMX is such a big loss. Praying he's up there chillin somewhere for his soul to have peace
DMX had an amazing autobiography--it's so honest. He was always so open with his pain hoping to help others.
He made his vulnerability his strength.
DMX is another great rap ICON. You feel every verse. Slippin is my all time favorite. Miss you: is also a great one.
Yeah, DMX - "I Miss You" is another great song where he talks about his grandma who passed away, it always makes me shed a tear lol
How tf u comment this 20 hrs ago when this vid was only uploaded 2 hr ago
@@eprep9745 they probably commented on the reminder.
@@eprep9745 Community page
He definitely gonna feel this one...still make me cry - The fact that a guy DMX looked up to laced his blunt with crack when he was only 10(i believe that was the age) pisses me off, because he's the reason why he isn't still alive today. RIP to the GOAT! - You guys should listen to his songs: Look Thru My Eyes, Let Me Fly, How's It Goin Down, and the Damien stories. He has a crazy catalog.
From my experience with crack and coke, putting it in weed doesn’t give you any feeling as close to doing them by themselves. I have a hard time believing that’s why he got addicted since the feeling is nowhere close to as strong. I believe it’s just the hard life he lived that drove him to use drugs to get away.
@@PapeySapote a 10 year old is DEFINITELY going to feel something pretty strong, and a crack/cocaine will cause serious trauma to a child's brain.
@@PapeySapote this breaks down to biology and DNA.
There’s a lot of pain there
@@PapeySapote that's true but if someone's normalizing crack around you from such a young age..he didn't stand a chance.
"Let me fly" , "The Rain" , "I can Feel it" , "A'yo Kato" , "Damien", "Here We Go Again" ...There are so many DMX songs to choose from. Great content, i love your channel 💪! R.I.P X !
Let me Fly, I can Feel it, Damien all of em, Here we go again, DAMN U KNOW UR SHIZ lmao U produce too? Nm saw ur name. We're a differen't breed. We know what's up.
@@DrewRycerz 💯🤝
The Rain. Classic !!
All classics
Ready To Meet Him
DMX was a great artist and genuine person. Took in children, helped people in the neighborhood. Genuine, kind person.
He was such an authentic human being. He also lived a full life.
For somebody as spiritually sensitive as DMX was, who often spoke about God and prayed his heart out in shows and on the record, it makes sense that his delivery was that of a preacher.
Rest in peace, X
"Slippin'"
This life shit, this life shit is like
Is like bugged the fuck out, son, for real
See, to live is to suffer
But to survive...
Well, that's to find meaning in the suffering
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up
(I will hold you down)
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up
Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up
('Cause I got your back, I got your back)
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up
(Oh, the Lord is with you now)
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up
Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up
(And He got your back, He got your back)
I've been through mad different phases like mazes to find my way
And now I know that happy days are not far away
If I'm strong enough I'll live long enough to see my kids
Doin' somethin' more constructive with their time than bids
I know because I been there, now I'm in there
Sit back and look at what it took for me to get there
First came the bullshit, the drama with my mama
She got on some fly shit so I split and said that I'ma
Be that seed that doesn't need much to succeed
Strapped with mad greed and a heart that doesn't bleed
I'm ready for the world or at least I thought I was
Baggin' niggas when I caught a buzz
For thinkin' about how short I was
Goin' too fast, it wouldn't last, but yo I couldn't tell
Group homes and institutions prepared my ass for jail
They put me in a situation forcin' me to be a man
When I was just learnin' to stand without a helping hand
Damn, was it my fault, somethin' I did
To make a father leave his first kid at seven doin' my first bid?
Back on the scene at fourteen with a scheme
To get more cream than I'd ever seen in a dream
And by all means I will be livin' high off the hog
And I never gave a fuck about much but my dog
That's my only mothafucka I hit off with my last
Just another lil nigga headed nowhere fast
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up
(I will hold you down)
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up
Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up
('Cause I got your back, I got your back)
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up
(Oh, the Lord is with you now)
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up
Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up
(And He got your back, He got your back)
That ain't the half, shit gets worse as I get older
Actions become bolder, heart got colder
Chip on my shoulder that I dared a nigga to touch
Didn't need a clique 'cause I scared a nigga that much
One deep with the pit startin' shit for kicks
Catchin' Vicks, throwin' bricks, gettin' by bein' slick
Used to get high, just to get by
Used to have to puff my L in the morning before I could fly
Ate somethin', a couple of forties made me hate somethin'
I did some coke, now I'm ready to take somethin'
Three years later showin' signs of stress
Didn't keep my hair cut or give a fuck how I dressed
I'm possessed by the darker side, livin' the cruddy life
Shit like this kept a nigga with a bloody knife
Wanna make records but I'm fuckin' it up
I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up
(I will hold you down)
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up
Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up
('Cause I got your back, I got your back)
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up
(Oh, the Lord is with you now)
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up
Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up
(And He got your back, He got your back)
Wasn't long before I hit rock bottom
Niggas talkin' shit, like, "Damn, look how that rock got him!"
Open like a window, no more indo
Look at a video, sayin' to myself: "That coulda been yo
Ass on the TV," believe me, it could be done
Somethin's got to give, gots to change 'cause now I've got a son
I gots to do the right thing for shorty
And that means no more gettin' high, drinkin' 40s
So I get back lookin' type slick again
Fake niggas jump back on my dick again
Nothin' but love for those that know how it feel
And much respect to all my niggas that kept it real
Kept a nigga strong, kept a nigga from doin' wrong
Niggas know who they is and this is your fuckin' song
And to my boo who stuck with a nigga through
All the bullshit, you'll get yours because it's due
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up
(I will hold you down)
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up
Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up
('Cause I got your back, I got your back)
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up
(Oh, the Lord is with you now)
Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up
Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up
(And He got your back, He got your back)
(I will hold you down, 'cause I got your back, I got your back)
(Oh, the Lord is with you now, and He got your back, He got your back)
See, this is that shit, this is that shit
That all real niggas can relate to
This is from the heart, baby
Don't get it twisted
X, baby
Great 👍
Awesome. I had quite a few of the lyrics wrong all this time. The song is even more poignant to me now. Thanks for the effort.
@@seekingserenity1902 you’re welcome
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The tone in his voice is pain , He will be missed. A true rap Icon
Slippin got me through tough times and Lord Give me a Sign has been my most recent from DMX.RIP Legend
Yeah I'm not even religious but " Lord give me a sign" has always been one of my favorite DMX songs. Also, "I Miss You" is another good one where he talks about his grandma that passed away.
@@ChrisCali831 I'm not really religious eathier im spiritual
Big legend 💪🏾
My favorite DMX track... you can tell he put his heart in this song... you can really feel his pain
This song has literally gotten me through many hard times R.I.P DMX
RIP DMX. Although some beg to differ, he was very spiritual artist. A vessel to do God's work. Every album had a prayer. He was a message to this young generation. Si gi g... Lord give me a sign. Let me know what's you mind. Tell me how to reach the blind.
💯 He was special.
He was a man of God 🥰 I co-sign this
I highly recommend Nas One Mic. I’d love to see pops break down just the music in that song.
I'm with you on this suggestion. Absolutely 🔥 one from Nas, like so many others of his
You both are so genuinely respectful and mindful of the fragility and strength this genre represents. 🙏🏾
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Well said
The first 3 DMX albums are legendary, I highly recommend listening to them all beginning to end and in order
“Lord Give Me A Sign” is another classic!
DMX was a master of emotion and expression, he has full conversation songs and deeply educated others on addiction and the deeper parts of the soul.
So dope that your Dad listens and sees the art and pain in HipHop music. Genuine appreciation. Salute to you both 🤘🏽🙏🏽
😢🥲 I NEVER cried listening to all these classic songs, but these reactions makes me take time to feel the lyrics and I'm fucking bawling right now...
Me too I had to pause and get myself together
This is about his addiction. And we didn't even understand that back then. We all related it to whatever was "slipping" us up in our own lives. Good music.
After all these years i still cant listen to this song without tearing up
It’s when he says “ if I live king enough to see my kids doing something more constructive with their time than b*tch” I’m not a parent yet but makes me emotional of how short life is 🖤
@@mlove8158It's "bids" not "b*tch" 😂
This album came out right around Christmas in ‘98. I vividly remember being 15 and walking in the snow with my Walkman while listening to this album and specifically, this song on repeat. It was sort of a “transitionary” period in a boys life where you realize it’s time to become a man and a lot of change was to come. Something about this song’s melody, verses, along with the cold snow and grey sky just really spoke to me. RIP X
this is one of my dads favorite songs. he was a young teenager when it came out and had recently moved from LA to a small town in minnesota. what you described in your comment is almost exactly what he always says he thinks of when he hears this song. walking to school with his walkman, grey sky overhead and snow everywhere. hating all the big changes he had to go through and just wishing he could go back to his old life.
I always love the wind in the background. It’s very subtle detail but the song would be feel completely different without it.
Wow. Inspiration
I’m crying because I’m so blessed to been to one of his last shows. All I know he is at peace no more pain. RIP X
I feel your pain brother. X was a lyrical poetic genius. May he R.I.P with the Thug Angels in Heaven 🙏🤲
I wish I did see him perform live but didn't make it in time. May he rest in peace. There will never be another DMX and in my eyes there will never be a more energetic person. Never seen anyone put so much energy into their songs. He lived his life to the fullest. Watch some videos of him in real life. The energy that shines out of him wasn't only in his songs but also in his normal life.
@@xtherealest well said
DMX gets me every time 😭. Please listen to one of his many prayers, specifically the one he performed live at Woodstock 99’.
Pac and DMX were poets who rapped. Their music touched souls and were meant to be felt not heard. 2 of my favorites and were instrumental in mine and a lot of others to change their lives through our pain.
I remember a classmate was late to first period English every single day senior year. The teacher asked why she was late and she said she HAD to listen to the entire “It’s Dark and Hell is Hot” album. When DMX died that was my first memory. X was the perfect blend of motivation, party, comedy, love and thug. I hope he is resting well in peace.
I skipped homecoming to see Belly because I had to support anything from DMX. My father passed a few days after DMX like the same week and my heart hasn’t began to repair
His first two albums were released in the same year. And both became #1s. Something that was never done before
You speaking facts right there sir!
Plus he was the first music artist ever to have his first five albums go platinum,and reach number 1 on the billboard charts.
First CASSETTE TAPE I ever bought with my own money. DMX WAS SOOO HOT 🔥 WHEN HE CAME OUT! THE WHOLE RUFF RYDERS. Played it until the tape popped in the player... Omg those were the TIMES! KIDS now don't even know what a cassette tape is.. I feel OLD!
Man I was a kid! Born in 87... When I went to the store, they had the tape, I bought it! We had both players so it didn't matter to me. First CD I bought with my own money was MAKAVELLI when it came out.
Yep. Mine laugh hysterically when I put them up on the tapes I used to buy from HMV with the lyrics in the sleeve and VHS video cassettes. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I feel like a Dinosaur.
Maybe good to mention: DMX died one year ago by an OD. The guy that introduced him to hiphop is also the guy that putted crack into his joint when he was 14 years old. Which caused him to be a crack addict. The last years he became sober of crack but eventually out of nowhere he died from an OD. You'll also notice that like 3-4 years ago he was a lot heavier because he quitted cocaine and stuff. Just to know
He didn’t die from an OD he was clean at the time of he’s passing and it has been confirmed it was a heart attack
90% of this is incorrect.
@@mikelaa8787 They said it was laced
@@mikelaa8787 he died from a cocaine induced heart attack. He was clean for a while and that’s probably what killed him, his body wasn’t ready for it
I thought his death was covid related ?
One of the most unique and yet genuine voices in the industry. You heard his truth. He is dearly missed.
This song is so perfectly executed
The lyrics are beautiful pain
A lot of ppl won’t understand that…
Beautifully written
I get tears every time hearing it
If you want your Daddio to get emotional again, let him listen to DMX - I Miss You
Such a sad & powerful Song about his Grandmother 🥺
I end up stumble on this channel by accident and this shit is dope. Love the way pops can break down lyrics in an articulate way. Hip Hop Artists are deep and to me are the best writers and speakers not many people can deliver a message in 3-5 minutes while vividly painting a movie as you listen to their rhymes.
FAAAACCCCTS!
Immediately subscribed. Love this
Same here great work 👍 I just subscribed
Ikr. I stumbled upon this channel today and I'm totally binging! New subbie!!
Me too omg
•DMX ( Blown away / goodbye/ I miss you/ Damien I II II)
We lost an icon in DMX, one of the best to ever do it. One of the only few you can call “ Real”. 5 times number one albums.
Best rap live performer probably eve. Best adlibs ever recorded 🔥
•Immortal technique- ( dance with the devil / you never know )
•Vinnie paz - (End of days/ Is happiness just a word?)
•Eminem - ( beautiful / Stan )
•Lupe Fiasco - (Words I never said)
•Tupac - (letter to my unborn child / life goes on )
This song. So honest, so sad and vulnerable. His lyricism on levels of PAC for sure ❤
This song makes me cry everytime, but also gives me strength. DMX carried me through high School
DMX is one of the greatest raw emotional artists in hip hop history. His struggles with the Dark and Light are something that people from all generations and backgrounds can identify with, which is what made him transcend genres. He could do a rock festival or a hip hop concert and people just loved him for his realness. He was a true diamond in the Ruff. RIP DMX
He’s fighting for his life dealing with addiction and past trauma like a fighting dog in the pit …thats why the hook says he’s slipping and he has to get back up to tear Sh!t up. Unfortunately He also past away from a drug overdose…On a lot of his tracks he barks and gruels like a pit bull to show his aggression and Gameness in the everyday struggle …. Long Live DMX
*Passed away. Not past. Gruel is an old English porridge given to orphans in workhouses. He used to *growl. Loooool
Stfu we all know this about DMX
You need to listen to his whole albums. They come from a time when albums as a whole were a story.
Esp Nas’ iLLmatic
Im 55 and ive been emersed in hip hop...specifically rap since rappers delight.
DMX much like Pac, good or bad, made you feel what he was saying
Love this channel.
Watching you 2 is so cathartic to a music lover .. and this song literally still gives me chills decades later RIP DMX 🙅🏽♀️
An awesome song. Glad you enjoyed, and thanks for watching. (Kai’s dad)
This song is very special to me! DMX really was an artist that put alot of emotion to his songs. RIP DMX
Thanks for replying to my comment. Huge fan from Zambia, Africa. Can't wait for the Nas reaction.
Interesting fact: DMX's lawyer played this song in court as part of his defense on a tax evasion charge back in 2018.
I'd really love to see y'all react to "I'm Black" by Styles P. It's not a very mainstream song, but it's good. It's raw aggression without being gratuitously explicit. Styles P was also signed to the label Ruff Ryders alongside DMX.
I’m black is a great song🖤🔥
Styles p and Kiss my two favorite ever to do it.
Styles has so many songs I’d love to see them react to.
@@veltape alone in the streets
Yes. Dmx requested to listen to this song b4 he locked up
Rest In Peace DMX! One of my all-time favorite artists. This song probably saved my life going through some of the darkest times of my life. DMX is the only rapper to have 2 albums go platinum in 1 year. Definitely passed before his time. He will always live on not only through the world but through me and my kids. Long Live X!
I'm crying right now. I really miss him. R.I.P Earl 😔❤️🙏
I highly recommend you and dad watch the music video! It really puts a visual with the lyrics. Very telling of everything he went through from his childhood into adult life. Honestly watching the video now for me makes me sad because he’s gone now 🥺🕊
Yes yes the video got me for hours after watching it as a kid growing up in africa.. love the song still decades later 😢RIP X
I learned English listen to DMX 😅
Came from Puerto Rico
1997* n had no friends
DMX was my friend during those times
I used to listen to this when I was on my lowest point in life , this song will always be apart of me
Same! Bless
If you digging into DMX the Damien trilogy is a must. Gives you the naive, the understanding, and the repent.
+1 to this trilogy and Stop Being Greedy
I like the fact that your dad even though he doesn't know much about hip-hop but his knowledge of music is so vast I really like that
Yes I can’t wait! Dmx was a tortured fabulous soul!
DMX has plenty to follow up on. The Damien trilogy is compelling. Stop Being Greedy is raw manic schizophrenia at its best. Good vs evil on display in all of those.
This is the best reaction channel by far, in my opinion. So authentic, kowledgeble and a really loving and respectful connection between you two. Much Love♥️
youre so so kind! thank you for watching :)
100% right
@@frontroom Can you do Camron. " D-Rugz"
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@@stewartcotton9954 OHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I literally yelled that aloud. Ugh. I used to play that song over and over and over over again in middle school when he dropped that album. That song got me through whew. Wow. Yes.
Slippin is still my all time favorite X song. I wrote a song to it with 2 other bros. Heavy song! Rip king 👑
When a song gives you chills....
You should show the video too! Dad will be in tears by the end of the song!
Such a blessing to have a father that can see past the cussing to the heart of the lyrics. Also a father that is willing to talk about emotions, life and how to interpret the challenges that a person may face in their life. This is not a relationship I was able to experience with my father and it brings a year to my eye to watch it happen.... In a good way. Kind regards Ben from NZ 👌👌😎😎💪💪😉😉
DMX - ready to meet him is one of his most powerful songs and I recommend the long version with the prayer in the beginning.. POWERFUL
I remember playing this song as an anthem during some of my most stressful times as a health care provider! The context may not be the same for everyone, but the message is universal! Everyone struggles and needs encouragement and faith! 😊
I can’t get enough of your Dad’s reactions to these great songs
Finally DMX like l asked…just wish it had been “Who we be” as an intro to X
Slippin' is a great intro since you get to hear his upbringing story But "Who We Be "can be next
Lord give me a sign is a must when familiarizing with DMX, it shows a dichotomy that is unique in hiphop and rap music as well that made his 5 first albums hit platinum. "I can feel it" and "Let me fly" are two solid songs of his great discography as well.
I love the channel makes me so happy to see such a sweet relationship between a father and his son, cheers from one of DMXs biggest latino fans in Sweden much love to you guys 🙏🏼
I suggested this yesterday!!! Such a powerful song!!!
Yeah I'm not even religious but " Lord give me a sign" has always been one of my favorite DMX songs. Also, "I Miss You" is another good one where he talks about his grandma that passed away.
One of my favorite. I been listening to DMX since middle school. Obviously understood the music more as I got older but always loved DMX
This is a masterpiece. His story is emotional. He did sell his soul, and spoke about it with a lot of people who know him while living in Phoenix. He has a lot of unresolved issues. One of his daughter is a friend little sister. Anyways. Rip DMX.
He 100% did, but could tell he was fighting it the whole time which is a testament to his heart and willpower.
😭😞
DMX is one of the greatest rappers. Poetical. Smart. Unique. Real.
DMX is one of those rappers where I just cannot describe how important he was to me. His death hit very hard and I just hope he actually truly knew just how helpful his music was to so many.
Same ❤️
Rest in peace DMX. Such a talented but tortured soul. I like that you described his voice as “ROUGH”, his record label was named Ruff Ryders, which was also a motorcycle gang as well in Yonkers, NY just north of NYC.
I am so glad you guys chose a song I suggested, though I assume many others have mentioned it as well! DMX and Pac had this unique ability to touch the listeners' hearts.
Facts. They were so hard but so soft too.
You've definitely got to take pops down the DarkMan X rabbit hole!!
DMX was one of the greatest I can remember every time I felt depressed this song would make me feel better thank for being there for me DMX RIP we all miss you
There is much love for DMX. Rest in peace X. Real ones know!! The first two albums are collective classics.
He was adored by many for what he gave us in this prime. Rest in peace.
This is my song always on repeat since the very beginning REST EASY DMX
Growing up around criminals and drug addicts really mentally affects people working hard to stand on solid ground. Self doubt and desperation is extremely infectious when constantly thrown next to it. To all those struggling, remember that you can get up and you CAN tear Sh*t up!!!! God Bless Dark Man X
This song was filled with so much EMOTION 😪 down to the course. His lyrical delivery was honest, upfront, and unapologetically straight forward. He DIDN'T have no other way to tell us what really happened in his life but this way. R.I.P DMX 🙏. Mary Ella Holloway is blessed to have you.
This is the song he was asking for help in 🤝✊
@@LoL____666 Exactly. He also would play thos song while in court to help him with his legal issues.
Slipping is to me his most popular songs
A teenage runaway I use to have this on repeat. I still love this song. I’m in my 30’s.