DMX Compare and Contrast

             Earl Simmons, better known to the rap world as "DMX" or "Dark Man X" has released four albums since his debut in 1998. His style of rap has been compared to rappers such as Tupac Shakur and kept him atop the rap music charts. His songs have earned him several musical nominees such as Grammy's and MTV Music Awards nominees. His musical prowess and complex story telling wound up with tight beats have progressed since his first album in 1998. His first album entitled "Its Dark and Hell is Hot" and his fourth and latest album released in late 2001 entitled "The Great Depression" are two examples of how great his work is and praised.
             DMX's songs have been atop the musical charts such as Billboard. His first album was released in1998 and was entitled" Its Dark and Hell is Hot". His musical prowess and complex story telling earned him a spot atop the Billboard music charts with hits such as "Ruff Ryders' Anthem" and "How's It Goin' Down". One music review describes, "Its Dark and Hell is Hot" as "A complex portrait of an MC who's spent the last 15 years thinking long and hard about how to come across on wax." (Lewis) DMX's forth album "The Great Depression" was released in late 2001 with great expectations. This album too produced chart toppers with songs such as "We Right Here", "Who We Be" and "I Miss You". This album, though highly praised only received three stars by Rolling Stone while "Its Dark and Hell is Hot" received four stars by Rolling Stone. (Lewis)
             DMX's musical prowess and enchanting storytelling by music have progressed through the years." Its Dark and Hell is Hot" is an album that shows the tough times this rapper went through to be where he is now. In the Song entitled "Stop Being Greedy" he cast himself as a ...

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