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DMX’s 1998 classic "Ruff Ryders' Anthem" is one of hip-hop’s most legendary tracks, but it almost didn’t happen because DMX initially . The Story Behind the Anthem
: The music video, which famously features scenes of bodybuilding and motorbikes, includes cameos from The LOX, Eve, and Swizz Beatz himself.
: Originally peaking at No. 93 on the Billboard Hot 100, the song saw a massive resurgence after DMX’s passing in 2021, reaching a new peak of No. 16 .
: DMX only agreed to record the song after losing a card game (or a bet) to Ruff Ryders co-founder Darrin "Dee" Dean.
: It remains a staple of late '90s/early 2000s hardcore rap and is ranked #79 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip-Hop. The Story Behind DMX's 'Ruff Ryders' Anthem' - Facebook
: Produced when Swizz Beatz was just a teenager, the song’s success launched his career as a super-producer and established the Ruff Ryders label as a powerhouse. Legacy and Impact
: DMX found Swizz Beatz's production too "rock-and-roll," simplistic, and "elementary".
: Despite his reluctance, DMX reportedly wrote his verses in just 15 minutes once he committed to the track.
DMX’s 1998 classic "Ruff Ryders' Anthem" is one of hip-hop’s most legendary tracks, but it almost didn’t happen because DMX initially . The Story Behind the Anthem
: The music video, which famously features scenes of bodybuilding and motorbikes, includes cameos from The LOX, Eve, and Swizz Beatz himself.
: Originally peaking at No. 93 on the Billboard Hot 100, the song saw a massive resurgence after DMX’s passing in 2021, reaching a new peak of No. 16 .
: DMX only agreed to record the song after losing a card game (or a bet) to Ruff Ryders co-founder Darrin "Dee" Dean.
: It remains a staple of late '90s/early 2000s hardcore rap and is ranked #79 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip-Hop. The Story Behind DMX's 'Ruff Ryders' Anthem' - Facebook
: Produced when Swizz Beatz was just a teenager, the song’s success launched his career as a super-producer and established the Ruff Ryders label as a powerhouse. Legacy and Impact
: DMX found Swizz Beatz's production too "rock-and-roll," simplistic, and "elementary".
: Despite his reluctance, DMX reportedly wrote his verses in just 15 minutes once he committed to the track.
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