Get at Me Dog

DMX

About Get at Me Dog

"Get at Me Dog" is a major-label debut single by DMX, from his debut album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. The single peaked at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, making it DMX's second highest peak on the chart, behind "Party Up (Up in Here)".


Year:
1998
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(Yeah, I'm right here, dog) Where my dogs at?
(We right here, dog) Where my dogs at?
(I'm right here, dog)

What must I go through to show you shit is real?
And I ain't really never gave a f*ck how niggas feel
Rob then I steal, not 'cause I want to, 'cause I have to
And don't make me show you with the Magnum
If you don't know by now, then you slippin'
I'm on some bullshit that's got me jackin', niggas flippin'
I got my man and them stay pretty like I'm a stay shitty
Cuddy, it's all for the money, is you wit' me?
Hit the bitches, when I commit the crime
And when it's on, we transform like Optimus Prime
I'll form the head, roll out, let's make it happen
If we ain't gonna get it wit' them, we'll take a cap
Bustin' off, dustin' off 'cause them softest niggas
Money with the biggest mouth yo, let's off this nigga
A novice nigga never made a sound
Breathe too fuckin' hard and he gettin' bust down

Yo, yo, y'all niggas wanna be killers? (Get at me, dog)
Y'all niggas wanna feel us? (Get at me, dog)
Y'all niggas want the real? (Get at me, dog)

What the deal?

Y'all niggas wanna be killers? (Get at me, dog)
Y'all niggas wanna feel us? (Get at me, dog)
Y'all niggas want the real? (Get at me, dog)

Nowadays, it ain't lookin' too good for certain niggas, I'm hurtin' niggas
What you doin' robbin' niggas, jerkin' niggas, stickin' niggas?
'Cause they deserve it, with money got murdered
They know he died slow if they heard it
The nigga ain't blew up his spot a while
And the mother fucker ain't got shot in a while
Just take some light up, to f*ck the night up
Blow everything in sight up
F*ck around and I'll have your ass right up
What makes you think you wasn't able to stand?
I got shit that'll disable a man with the wave of the hand
The days are longer and seems like I'm wastin' time
I've got a lot of dreams, but I'm not really chasin' mine
I soak it all up like you set the fire
Nowadays gettin' by, is nothing more than the occasional meal and gettin' high
I live to die, that's where I'm headed
Let your man hold somthin', now it's all about you can get it

Y'all niggas wanna be killers? (Get at me, dog)
Y'all niggas wanna feel us? (Get at me, dog)
Y'all niggas want the real? (Get at me, dog)

One in the back wit' ya faggot-ass face down
Lucky that you breathin' but you dead from the waist down
The f*ck is on your mind? Talkin' that shit that you be talkin'
And I bet you wish you never got hit 'cause you'd be walkin'
But shit happens, and f*ck it, you done did your dirt
Niggas is wonderin' how the f*ck you hid your skirt
Right under they eyes, now it's surprise to the guys
And one of their mans was a bitch in disguise
Fuckin' with cats and order more hits and slaughter more kids
Let me holler at you on Baltimore shit
Know what I mean? I'm just robbin' to eat
And there's at least a thousand of us like me mobbin' the street
When we starve, then we eat whatever's there
Come on, you know the code in the street, whatever's fair
Blood stains and chalk, means your man couldn't walk
After the talk about him not being on the 11:33 to New York
Transformin' ass niggas will get it quick
And yo for real that nigga K can suck my dick
And it's gon' take all these niggas in the rap game
To barely move me 'cause when I blow shit up
I'll have niggas fallin' like white bitches in a scary movie
Ah, you know I don't know how to act
Get too close to niggas, it's like
"Protected by viper, stand back."
What's that? I thought you niggas was killas, demented
F*ck you want me with this coward?
Finish him, it's ended

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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: Anthony Field, Damon Blackmon, Earl Simmons, Sammy Taylor

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11 facts about this song

Record Release
"Get at Me Dog" was released as the lead single from DMX's debut studio album "It's Dark and Hell Is Hot" in 1998.
Chart Success
The song peaked at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it DMX's third highest-charting single on the chart.
Cultural Impact
"Get at Me Dog" was one of the tracks that contributed enormously to the gritty and raw image of DMX, building his reputation as one of the roughest and most genuine rappers in the industry.
Production Team
The song was produced by Dame Grease and PK, who were known for their roiling, evocative beats that provided perfect backdrops for the rappers' stark narratives.
VMA Nomination
"Get at Me Dog" was nominated for Best Rap Video at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards.
Song Lyrics
The song came into existence when DMX freestyled a verse that consisted of the lyrics of "Get At Me Dog" in a Rap battle, which was later developed into a song.
RIAA Certification
"Get at Me Dog" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales of over 500,000 units in the United States.
Message of the Song
The song is known for its harsh criticism of fake aspects within the Hip-Hop industry, where DMX called out rappers for not being true to their words.
Sheek Louch Featured
The song features fellow rapper Sheek Louch, who also is a member of the rap group The LOX.
Music Video
The music video for "Get at Me Dog" was shot in The Tunnel, a once-famous hip hop nightclub in New York City. It was filmed in black and white, which resonated with the dark vibe of the song. Notably, the nightclub was shut down during the shooting due to fire safety issues.
Legacy
Despite its release over two decades ago, the song is still recognized as one of DMX's most iconic tracks, showcasing his unfiltered lyrical nuance and aggressive style.

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