Top 10 Best DMX Songs

Known for his raw voice, high-energy delivery, and brutally honest lyrics, DMX didn't just step into the rap game. He came crashing through the front door. His rise in the late '90s wasn't gradual. His debut album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot dropped in 1998 and went straight to the top. That kicked off a run of five consecutive No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200. That kind of streak is hard to find.

What made DMX different was that he brought a kind of emotional chaos that few others could pull off without sounding like they were trying too hard. One minute he was barking over a Swizz Beatz instrumental, the next he was opening up about pain, addiction, and survival in a way that felt real. He had a unique mix of aggression and vulnerability that made people stop and really listen. There was always something urgent in his music, like he needed you to hear him right at that moment.

DMX wasn't just a rapper. He was a cultural force. His songs showed up everywhere, from gym speakers to movie soundtracks to live shows where the crowd looked like it might explode. He was a major part of the Ruff Ryders crew and helped shape the sound of an entire era. Even when he stepped into acting, interviews, or live TV appearances, he brought the same raw energy. Nothing about him felt manufactured. He was just being himself, flaws and all.

The Top Ten

  1. X Gon' Give It to Ya

    One of the first rap songs I ever heard. This, Lose Yourself, and Changes were all I listened to until In the Club and Gold Digger came along. I only got into Pac, Nas, and Biggie at 19, LOL. But this and Party Up were the anthems back in the day. Always will have love for X! He connects to my childhood. Great song!

    This is the catchiest DMX song. It is also his best. He is repping himself.

    Catchy song. No wonder it's in Deadpool.

  2. Slippin'

    This should easily be #1. Ruff Ryders' Anthem and X Gon' Give It to Ya are both great, but this song is just so deep. Not only that, but it's very catchy. Should be number one in my opinion.

    Easily one of the greatest rap songs ever made. The meaning behind it is really one to take note of.

    It's just his life. Many can relate to parts, maybe not all of it. It's real all across America. It's life!

  3. Ruff Ryders' Anthem

    Stop, drop, shut 'em down, open up shop. Oh, no. That's how Ruff Ryders roll.

    Love the song, and love some O.G. rap.

    This song was the one that put him on another level. He blew up after this.

  4. Party Up (Up in Here)

    Not one of his lyrically best songs but one of his best mainstream songs. This song is different from his usually grittier and darker songs. It just seems like X was having some fun when he wrote this. This song just pumps you up.

  5. Damien

    The storytelling on this track is amazing. Through the change in pitch of his voice, DMX can tell such a compelling and chilling story. This story reflects hood life, the battle between your conscience and the devil.

    This song is a prime example of DMX's ability to tell a moral story. The struggle between the conscience and the devil is depicted perfectly.

  6. Where the Hood At

    My favorite song! It's one of those songs that gets your head rocking and everything!

    This song really needs to be higher on the list. Great song!

    Hardcore classic pump-up song. Should be top three!

  7. We Right Here

    Easily his most killer track out of all the music he has made!

  8. Lord Give Me a Sign

    I'm not Christian, but I must admit that Lord Give Me a Sign is an exceptional song. It's a must-listen for hip-hop fans.

    One of his deepest songs. So much emotion. It deserves to be a lot higher.

  9. I Can Feel It

    This is better than Phil Collins'. His is so slow, and this is upbeat! But that's just my opinion.

    This should be a little lower considering it's using old beats but has decent lyrics.

  10. Look Thru My Eyes

    11. The Newcomers
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    Intro

    This is by far his second-best song.

    An absolutely badass introduction to who he is and what he stands for. Best workout song.

  12. ?

    Dogs Out

    The first DMX song produced by Kanye was a massive banger. It's the best song on the album and marked a brief DMX resurgence.

    13. The Contenders

  13. How's It Goin' Down

  14. I'ma Bang

    His most underrated song. It goes hard!

  15. Damien 3

  16. The Omen

    This is the second installment of the Damien series, and everyone sleeps on this song. In my opinion, it should be in the top ten because the song grows on you. The beat is good, and he even gets a feature from Marilyn Manson himself. I recommend a listen.

  17. Stop Being Greedy

    I like how he switches his voice from bad to good. This is awesome to play at night time.

  18. F*****' Wit' D

  19. Get at Me Dog

    I'm surprised that this song is not even mentioned. No words can describe how monumental this song is.

  20. Let Me Fly

  21. Who We Be

    Underrated song, probably one of his nicest sounding and catchiest ones. I would put it higher, maybe not absolute top or even top ten, but at least quite high. For myself, it's the number five song from DMX, I think.

    This track should be in the main top ten list. I wish for it to be #4 or #3, though that may not be possible according to other music-related websites polling DMX's hit tracks. Damn shame.

  22. X-Is Coming

    This should be way higher on the list, higher than X Gon' Give It to Ya. It just shows what X was willing to do to thrive, making sure people knew their place.

  23. Coming From

  24. One More Road to Cross

  25. What's My Name?

    Shocked that this is not higher up. I used to hear this being played all over the place in the '90s. It was a hit, so it should be top ten at least.

    By far his best track. I'm really surprised this and Blackout aren't higher up.

  26. Already

  27. Get It on the Floor

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