DMX is one of the best lyricists of all time...

[Peedi]

So why doesn't he ever get his props? His albums are solid. He's made at least one classic album (It's Dark and Hell Is Hot), and debatably more than one classic album. His lyrics are always on point, his beats knock, and he has more emotion than any other rapper out right now. His new joint, "Lord Give Me A Sign," is different from any rap song I've ever heard.

So, why doesn't he get props?

 

[S. Fourteen]

I've been top dog and I'ma stay top dog
So what the fuck you got to say dog?
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I think he's decent. People were giving him more than enough props in the late 90's.

 

[KanDeeMan]

I never liked DMX flow-wise, when everherapped...it seemed.... likehewasspeeding up...and stop...ping, He stutter-raps It just bugs me.

 

[linx]

I've always been a fan of his, but I wouldn't say he's up there with the best lyricsists.

 

[FroDawgg]

i actually have been on a DMX kick the past few weeks and i noticed how good he is, too. upon further review, IDAHIH is a beginning to end banger. i can listen to the whole thing except one song ("crime story"). FOMFBOMB is close; there are some throwaway songs on there, but most of it is good. ATTWX is pretty good, as is The Great Depression, and Grand Champ is sub-par. The albums decrease in quality in the order of their release (hopefully he can get back to his old self with Year of the Dog; and he better debut at #1, b/c all of his albums have).

I agree that on his first album, and somewhat on his second, he was a great lyricist, but as time went on, saltynuts' example has come true. regardless of whether he ever steps it up again, he is at the very least entertaining.

 

[troublesome2004]

His tribulations reflected on his rhymes. But, he can still come pretty strong... DMX was one of the best lyricists of his time. He must reclaim his spot. Looking forward to his new album.

 

[KAMIKAZI]

I never liked DMX flow-wise, when everherapped...it seemed.... likehewasspeeding up...and stop...ping, He stutter-raps It just bugs me.

Exactly, I can't stand that.

 

[AmerikazMost]

I like DMX, but I wouldn't call him one of the greatest. He's second tier.

 

[ImmortalTech]

Its Dark and Hell is Hot is an amazing album, but DMX is nowhere near one of the best lyricist. I like his style but when you talk straight lyrics X is nowhere on the map for great lyricist, but thats a personal opinion. Alot of it depends on how much hiphop you've been exposed to, 4 years ago I would have agreed with you... and i dont see what "his beats knock" have to do with being a good lyricist.

And if you've never heard a hiphop track like "lord give me a sign" turn off BET and the radio

 

[EDouble]

IDAHIH, FOMFBOMB, ATTWX

um i don't come here to think?

and am I the only one after 5 minutes to figure the first two, still havent guessed wtf 'attwx' is? edit my bad the dot dot dot 1 :horny:

 

[EDouble]

Its Dark and Hell is Hot is an amazing album, but DMX is nowhere near one of the best lyricist. I like his style but when you talk straight lyrics X is nowhere on the map for great lyricist, but thats a personal opinion. Alot of it depends on how much hiphop you've been exposed to, 4 years ago I would have agreed with you... and i dont see what "his beats knock" have to do with being a good lyricist.

And if you've never heard a hiphop track like "lord give me a sign" turn off BET and the radio

:thumb:

 

[Dogmatic187]

still havent guessed wtf 'attwx' is?

"And Then There Was X" DMX's third album.

Anyways, I agree with what some people said in this thread, he's not one of the best lyrcists of all time, that's just a ridiclous statement, and I like DMX, alot. I think he's one of the most entertaining, passionate rappers that ever touched a mic, and he's raw to the bone, but he's not a great lyrcist, he's not up there with Rakim, Jay-Z, Nas, ect.

 

[_carmi]

hes not the best lyricist.. not even one of them but damn do i like his songs :thumb:

 

[Sarr]

his first two lp's are classics

he slipped for abit, but lyrically his back to his almost best (his verse on the touch it remix was the best followed by Bank$)

 

[ARon]

If oyu listen to DMX for lyricism you are missing the point of him as a rapper. He is emotion, raw energy, and how you relate, he isnt a lyricist at all, or I dont think he tries to be, he just says some real shit and if it's lyrically tight then so be it.

 

[KanDeeMan]

You just described 'Pac, and i mean that in a good way.

 

[2pacnbiggie]

DMX is no where near one of the best lyricists...

Kool G Rap, Nas, Big L, AZ, Canibus, Big Pun, Eminem, and GZA are a few examples of best lyricists, DMX doesnt come close to any of them lyrically.

 

[warriorinjewelz]

dmx is a terrible lyricist

 

[ARon]

You just described 'Pac, and i mean that in a good way.

I know I was about to bring that up but I dont like comparing to Pac. But Yeah.

 

[GhettoStar]

thats statement(bout DMX being one of the best) is a slap to the face of bout 15 worthy MC's