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Released at the beginning of 2010, this compilation served as a reminder of the massive impact DMX had on hip-hop. With his debut It's Dark and Hell Is Hot becoming a classic, DMX was known for his raw, bark-like delivery and his ability to jump between aggressive gangsta rap and introspective prayer, often on the same album.
The late Earl Simmons, known universally as DMX, remains one of the most vital, raw, and influential voices in hip-hop history. Emerging in the late 1990s during an era dominated by the glossy, radio-friendly "Shiny Suit" aesthetic, DMX brought a grueling, hyper-aggressive street realism back to the forefront of popular music.