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

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MATW95

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#23
#23
I don't consider DMX to be a great lyricist because he doesn't use complex word schemes in his rhymes, but rather relies on his energy and concise diction to convey his message. A great lyricist would be Masta Killa, GZA, Canibus, and guys like that. DMX is a great MC, no doubt, but not a classic lyricist.
 
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Mr.Deuce

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#27
Aristotle said:
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.
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word!!

dmx is fuckin dope.
i like his shit.he got dat dark, rough shit.:thumb:
 
Casey

Casey

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#31
#31
DMX is definately in my top 5 dead or alive.

His 2nd verse on 'Let Me Fly' is one of my favorite rap verses of all time:

I sold my soul to the devil, and the price was cheap
And yo it's cold on this level cause it's twice as deep
But you don't hear me, ignorance is bliss and so on
Sometimes it's better to be thought dumb
Shall I go on?
Yo, on the real, what the deal, it's a mystery
How is it I can live and make history?
If you don't see it, then it wasn't meant for you to see
If you wasn't born wit' it, it wasn't meant for you to be
But you can't blame me for not wantin' to be held
lock down in a cell where the soul can't dwell
This is hell, go get the devil and get me the key
but can't be worst than the curse that was given to me
It's what I live for, you take away that and I'm gone
There's a difference between, doing wrong and being wrong
and that ain't right
Just keep it fair baby
Put me in the year, and I'll take it there baby
Yes

[Chorus(2x):]
Either let me fly, or give me death
Let my soul rest, take my breath
If I don't fly I'ma die anyway, I'ma live on
but I'll be gone any day
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...and can't forget 'Slippin' - one of the greatest hiphop songs ever.
 
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ARon

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#32
#32
"Let me Fly" is by far my favorite DMX track, just one of my favorites tracks for period.

"I merely say what's in my heart and you call it a style
Don't put it in a cage don't mistreat it
You say you hunger for knowledge, here it is eat it
Another song completed is another thought captured
Let me do my thing I got it locked with this rap shit "

Not the greatest lyricism but he says some real shit with emotion and just puts it out how it should be, its just great to listen to. I wish we had this X back.
 
Casey

Casey

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#37
#37
GhettoStar said:
he had one incredible LP(as in the majority would say its a classic)....how can you build a top10 all time carrer off one LP?
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I'd say he had two classics. Flesh Of My Flesh Blood Of My Blood is a classic.
 
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GhettoStar

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#38
#38
HellRazor05 said:
The same thing could be said about Dre or Biggie, but I don't hear many complaints when someone brings them up.
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I do.....all the damn time(bout Biggie being the GOAT). And no one saids that DRE is top25 lyricist.
 
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