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“Never Gonna Lie” alternates between a boast of “I’m never gon’ die” and a promise to stay in the life “even if it kill me.” And the hired killer of “The Streetz” admits “I know I’m goin’ to hell.” After those opening cuts, the album eases into less surprising criminal territory, but “Money” (a small-timer’s lament couched in a driving track) and “What’s My Name” don’t make their milieus sound very enjoyable either. DMX I don't play with you cats like I used to Cause well I ain't your father (uh-huh) This time it's gon' be a little harder Told z to 'Do You', courtesy of Flex Put out '. And Then There Was X is the third album by American rapper DMX, released Decemon Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings. “One More Road” details a spectacularly failed liquor-store robbery that ends in murder.
Overall, DMX sold over 74 million records worldwide. 1 five times in a row on the Billboard 200 charts. He was the first artist to debut an album at No. His 2003 singles 'Where the Hood At' and 'X Gon' Give It to Ya' were also commercially successful. And Then There Was X’s often doomy sounding beats are accompanied by warnings, threats and admissions that thuggin’ is little fun. And Then There Was X, in 1999, which included the hit single 'Party Up (Up in Here)'. Gangsta rap is often criticized for glamorizing the street, but DMX’s third album seems anything but a celebration.