Though it's DMX's third album in two years, ...And Then There Was X doesn't show much sign of burnout. True, it's similar to his last, which balanced new-school gangsta tracks ("The Professional," "Make a Move") with a couple that question the inevitable trappings that come with success ("Fame," "One More Road to Cross"). And the productions by Swizz Beats, P. Killer Trackz, and Shok -- all part of Ruff Ryder Productions, Inc. -- are heavily synthesized and occasionally melodramatic, just like both of his previous albums. Even when Swizz Beats' usually reliable productions fall through, DMX brings it all back with his tough rhymes and inventive wordplay. He's still torn between the thug life and spiritual concerns (even including a long prayer in the liner notes), but the most exciting tracks on ...And Then There Was X are good-time joints like "Party Up" and "What's My Name?"
2009 is looking sucky for rapper DMX. The Ruff Ryder, whose real name is Earl Simmons, "pleaded guilty":http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/dmx-heading-to-jail-on-drug-cruelty-charges-1003925967.story yesterday to three felony charges and one misdemeanor. The charges related to drug, theft and animal cruelty. DMX now faces at least 90 days in an Arizona jail. He remains in custody until Jan. 30...
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| 1 The Kennel (Skit) |
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| 2 One More Road to Cross |
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| 3 The Professional |
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| 4 Fame |
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| 5 Alot to Learn (Skit) |
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| 6 Here We Go Again |
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| 7 Party Up (Up in Here) |
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| 8 Make a Move |
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| 9 What These B*****s Want |
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| 10 What's My Name? |
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| 11 More 2 a Song |
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| 12 Don't You Ever |
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| 13 The Shakedown (Skit) |
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| 14 D-X-L (Hard White) |
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| 15 Comin' for Ya |
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| 16 Prayer III |
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| 17 Angel |
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| 18 Good Girls, Bad Guys [*] |
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