X Gon' Give It to Ya

DMX

About X Gon' Give It to Ya

"X Gon' Give It to Ya" is a 2003 song by American rapper DMX, released as the lead single from the soundtrack Cradle 2 the Grave. The song also appeared as a hidden track on DMX's greatest hits album, The Definition of X: The Pick of the Litter. It was written by DMX and produced by co-soundtrack organizer Shatek. This is his most successful single internationally.


Year:
2007
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Arf Arf
Yeah, yeah, yeah (Grrrr)
Uh, Yeah don't get it twisted
This rap shit, is mine
Motherfucker, it's not, a fucking, game
F*ck what you heard
It's what you hearin'
It's what you hearin' (Listen)
It's what you hearin' (Listen)
It's what you hearin' (Listen)

[Verse 1]
X gon give it to ya
F*ck waitin' for you to get it on your own
X gon' deliver to ya
Knock knock, open up the door, it's real
Wit the non-stop, pop pop and stainless steel
Go hard gettin busy wit it
But I got such a good heart that
I'll make a motherfucker wonder if he did it
Damn right and I'll do it again
'cause I am right so I gots to win
Break bread wit the enemy
But no matter how many cats I break bread wit
I'll break who you sendin me
You motherfucker never wanted nothin
But your wife said, bitch, and that's for the light day
I'm gettin down, down
Make a nigga say freeze
But won't be the one endin up on his knees, bitch
Please, If the only thing you cats did was came out to play
Stay out my way, motherfucker

[Chorus]
First we gonna ROCK, Then we gonna ROLL
Then we let it POP, DON'T LET IT GO
X gon' give it to ya
He gon' give it to ya
X gon' give it to ya
He gon' give it to ya
(Repeat Once)

[Verse 2]
Ain't never gave nothin to me
But everytime I turn around
Cats got they hands out wantin something from me
I ain't got it so you can't get it
Lets leave it at that 'cause I ain't wit it
Hit it wit full strength
I'm a jail nigga
So I face the world like it's Earl in the bullpen
You against me, me against you
Whatever, whenever
Nigga, f*ck you gon' do?
I'm a wolf in sheeps clothing
Only nigga that you know who can chill
Come back and get the streets open
I've been doing this for nineteen years
Niggaz wanna fight me? Fight these tears
I put in work and it's all for the kids
But these cats done forgot what work is (UH-HUH!)
They don't know who we be
Lookin! but they don't know who they see, nigga

[Chorus]
First we gonna ROCK, Then we gonna ROLL
Then we let it POP, DON'T LET IT GO
X gon' give it to ya
He gon' give it to ya
X gon' give it to ya
He gon' give it to ya
(Repeat Once)

[Verse 3]
Aiiyo where my niggaz at?!
I know I got them down in the game
Give em love and they give it back
Toke too much for too long
Don't give up your too strong (What?!)
A dog to the bow bow honeyz
Shoutout to niggaz that done it
And it ain't even about the do'
It's about gettin down for what you stand for yo

[Chorus]
First we gonna ROCK, Then we gonna ROLL
Then we let it POP, DON'T LET IT GO
X gon' give it to ya
He gon' give it to ya
X gon' give it to ya
He gon' give it to ya
(Repeat Twice)

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DMX

Earl Simmons (born December 18, 1970), better known by his stage names DMX and Dark Man X, is an American rapper and actor. In 1999, DMX released his best-selling album ...And Then There Was X, which featured the hit single "Party Up (Up in Here)". He has acted in films such as Belly, Romeo Must Die, Exit Wounds, Cradle 2 The Grave, and Last Hour. In 2006, he starred in the reality television series DMX: Soul of a Man, which was primarily aired on the BET cable television network. In 2003, DMX published a book of his memoirs entitled, E.A.R.L.: The Autobiography of DMX. DMX released a mixtape The Weigh In as a prelude/promotion towards his album Undisputed (2012). DMX has sold over 30 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling hip… more »

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Written by: Kasseem Dean, Shatek King, Earl Simmons

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
The song "X Gon' Give It to Ya" by DMX was released as a single on February 5, 2003.
Album Inclusion
Although the song is from DMX's fifth studio album "Grand Champ", it was first featured on the soundtrack of the 2003 action film "Cradle 2 the Grave", in which DMX starred.
Chart Performance
Despite not being as commercially successful initially, the song peaked at number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
DMX’s Vocals
DMX recorded the track with his trademark aggressive, high-energy style of rapping, which is characteristic of his music.
Production
The song was produced by famous American hip hop producer Shatek.
Legacy
With the advent of streaming music, the song has since gained iconic status, becoming one of DMX's most streaming tracks.
Cultural Influence
"X Gon' Give It to Ya" experienced a resurgence in popularity due to its inclusion in the 2016 film "Deadpool", sparking a renewed interest in DMX's music.
Certification
In August 2017, the song was certified Platinum by The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting that it had sold over one million copies.
Visuals
The music video is directed by famous director Joseph Kahn and features scenes from the film "Cradle 2 the Grave".
DMX’s Legacy
DMX passed away in April 2021, however, the legacy of "X Gon' Give It to Ya" and his other hits continue to impact and influence the hip-hop music scene.

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