And Then There Was X, which featured the hit single 'Party Up (Up in Here)'. In 1999, DMX released his best-selling album. He's still torn between the thug life and spiritual concerns (even including a long prayer in the liner notes), but the most exciting tracks on. Earl Simmons (born December 18, 1970), better known by his stage names DMX and Dark Man X, is an American rapper and actor. Even when Swizz Beats' usually reliable productions fall through, DMX brings it all back with his tough rhymes and inventive wordplay. Killer Trackz, and Shok - all part of Ruff Ryders - are heavily synthesized and occasionally melodramatic, just like both of his previous albums. True, it's similar to his last, which balanced new-school gangsta tracks ("The Professional," "Make a Move") with a couple that question the inevitable trappings that come with success ("Fame," "One More Road to Cross"). And Then There Was X doesn't show much sign of burnout. Though it's DMX's third album in two years. See More Your browser does not support the audio element. And Then There Was X are good-time joints like "Party Up" and "What's My Name?" He's still torn between the thug life and spiritual concerns (even including a long prayer in the liner notes), but the most exciting tracks on. The album was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2001 Grammys. The album was certified 5x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA on February 7, 2001. The album was released on December 21, 1999, by Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings. Killer Trackz, and Shok - all part of Ruff Ryders - are heavily synthesized and occasionally melodramatic, just like both of his previous albums. .And Then There Was X is the third studio album by American rapper DMX.
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