X s first Def Jam album in 18 years since 2003 s
Grand Champ shares its name with one of the rapper s sons, Exodus Simmons, and will feature themes of redemption, according to the statement. Album artwork is by photographer Jonathan Mannion, a frequent collaborator .
DMX, who sold more than 74 million records worldwide in his lifetime, continues to hold the distinction of being the only artist in history to enter both the
Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop charts with No. 1 debuts for his first five consecutive career albums:
It s Dark and Hell Is Hot (May 1998, with “Ruff Ryders Anthem”),
Source: TVOne / Uncensored
Rapper
Cathy Hughes, founder of Urban One, the nation’s largest Black-owned media company, tweeted the announcement Thursday afternoon.
‘In his final interview, hip hop legend #DMX opens up about his personal life in his own words on #UncensoredTVOne,” Hughes tweeted.
DMX died April 9, just days after it was reported that he suffered a heart attack following a drug overdose. The rapper, named Earl Simmons, was just 50 years old.
The first part of the interview is scheduled to air Sunday, May 16, at 8 p.m. ET ahead of the annual
“DMX sat down with our team and was completely UNCENSORED,” Hughes said in a statement. “We have one hour with the late rapper in his own words. For DMX to be with us just three weeks before God called him home, I believe it’s truly divine intervention. I thank Nikki from SWIRL films for staying the course because he kept telling her ‘no’, but thankfully we were able to make it happen. His family, fan club,
DMX
Dog Intro - DMX, Simmons, E.
My Life - DMX, Burgess, T.
Where the Hood At - DMX, Crum, F.
Dogs Out - DMX, Bass, R.
Get It on the Floor - DMX, Dean, K.
Come Prepared (Skit) - DMX,
Bring the Noize - DMX, Crum, F.
Untouchable - DMX, Green, S.
Ruff Radio (Skit) - DMX,
Ruff Radio 2 (Skit) - DMX,
Rob All Night (If I m Gonna Rob) - DMX, Simmons, E.
We Go Hard - DMX, Bridges, F.
We Bout to Blow - DMX, Blackman, D.
The Rain - DMX, Cowart, M.
Gotta Go (Skit) - DMX,