Icon

by DMX

Overview

DMX's entry in Universal Music Group's Icon series takes the superior 2007 set The Definition of X: The Pick of the Litter and cuts the 20-tracker nearly in half, selecting the hits and career-defining cuts while leaving only the supporting numbers to argue over. Shame "Blackout" didn't make it over, but with "Ruff Ryders' Anthem," "Get at Me Dog," "We Right Here," "How's It Goin' Down," and "Where the Hood At" all included, the iconic numbers are here and the set's name is warranted. Those only familiar with the rapper's acting or legal troubles get an easy primer into his musical life, with plenty of aggressive street evidence to support his lofty status. Still, his legacy is best served by Definition or something even bigger, so don't think you've joined the A-front-wearing, pit bull-loving inner circle of DMX fandom until you've journeyed further. ~ David Jeffries

Product Details

Release Date:	05/01/2012
Label:	Def Jam
UPC:	0602527990385
Rank:	74143

Tracks

1. Party Up
2. Ruff Ryders' Anthem
3. What These Bitches Want
4. Where the Hood At
5. How's It Goin' Down
6. Slippin'
7. What's My Name
8. Get at Me Dog
9. Who We Be
10. We Right Here
11. Stop Being Greedy

Album Credits

Performance Credits

DMX   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Greese   Producer
Mike Jones   Mastering
DJ Shok   Producer
Tone   Producer
DMX   Composer
Black Key   Producer
Irv Gotti   Producer
Jonathan Mannion   Photography
Nokio   Producer
Tune Headz   Producer
Ryan Null   Photo Coordination
PK   Producer
Mike Diehl   Design
Chrissy Telleck   Production Manager
Laura Benanchietti   Product Manager
Self   Producer
Swizz Beatz   Producer