Studio Albums
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | It's Dark and Hell Is Hot | Def Jam |
| 1999 | Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood | Def Jam |
| 2000 | ...And Then There Was X | Def Jam |
| 2001 | The Great Depression | Def Jam |
| 2003 | Grand Champ | Def Jam |
Compilation & Soundtrack Appearances
| Year | Release | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Ruff Ryders' First Lady & Anthology Era Features | Compilation Appearances |
| 2000 | Romeo Must Die / Exit Wounds Soundtracks | Film Soundtracks |
| 2005 | Greatest Hits Collection | Compilation |
Selected Singles
- Get At Me Dog (1998)
- Ruff Ryders’ Anthem (1998)
- Stop Being Greedy (1998)
- Party Up (Up in Here) (2000)
- What These Bitches Want (2000)
- Who We Be (2001)
- X Gon’ Give It to Ya (2003)
- Where the Hood At (2003)
Style and Influence
DMX is known for his raw, emotionally charged delivery, blending street realism with spiritual conflict and aggressive performance energy that defined late 1990s hardcore rap.
His work helped bring gritty East Coast rap back into mainstream prominence during an era dominated by glossy production styles.
Legacy
It's Dark and Hell Is Hot is widely considered one of the most impactful hardcore rap debuts in hip-hop history.
DMX remains a defining figure in rap performance intensity, influencing generations of artists with his vocal delivery and emotional honesty.