{"product_id":"dmx-its-dark-and-hell-is-hot","title":"DMX: It's Dark And Hell Is Hot","description":"DMX: It's Dark and Hell Is Hot MUSIC AUDIO CD hardcore gangsta rap 1998 Ruff Def \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Ruff Ryders \/ Def Jam Recordings \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1998 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eDMX: It's Dark and Hell Is Hot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eDMX: It's Dark and Hell Is Hot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eRuff Ryders \/ Def Jam Recordings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e314558227-2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eHip Hop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eHardcore Rap, Gangsta Rap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDMX emerged in the late 1990s as one of hip hop's most ferocious and distinctive voices. Known for his gravelly delivery, intense energy, and raw, confessional lyrics, he became a central figure of the Ruff Ryders collective. His music blends streetwise storytelling with spiritual themes and a confrontational performance style that commanded attention on both radio singles and full-length albums. DMX's presence and persona helped reshape hardcore East Coast rap in the era, influencing many artists who followed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's Dark and Hell Is Hot is DMX's breakthrough debut, showcasing hard-hitting beats, stark production, and relentless lyricism that captured the grit of New York streets. The album features standout tracks that became staples of his catalog and the Ruff Ryders movement, with aggressive anthems and introspective moments side-by-side. Executive production and the Ruff Ryders backing give the record a cohesive sonic identity that emphasizes rawness and urgency. As a release it marked a major entry for DMX, cementing his reputation and commercial impact in 1998.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExecutive Producers: Dee and Waah for Ruff Ryders Entertainment, and Irv Gotti for Top Dawg Productions. Released on Ruff Ryders \/ Def Jam Recordings. Manufactured and marketed by Def Jam Recordings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eIntro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eRuff Ryders' Anthem\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eFuckin' Wit' D\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eThe Storm (Skit)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eLook Thru My Eyes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eGet At Me Dog (featuring Sheek from The Lox)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eLet Me Fly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eX-Is Coming\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eDamien\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003eHow's It Goin' Down\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.\u003cbr\u003eMickey (Skit)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.\u003cbr\u003eCrime Story\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.\u003cbr\u003eStop Being Greedy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14.\u003cbr\u003eATF\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15.\u003cbr\u003eFor My Dogs (featuring Big Stan, Loose, Kasino, Drag-On)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16.\u003cbr\u003eI Can Feel It\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17.\u003cbr\u003ePrayer (Skit)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e18.\u003cbr\u003eThe Convo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e19.\u003cbr\u003eNiggaz Done Started Something (featuring The Lox and Mase)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ruff Ryders \/ Def Jam Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51571735200022,"sku":"135193","price":5.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/2026716215231560scan.jpg?v=1784268922","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/dmx-its-dark-and-hell-is-hot","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}