DMX (rapper)DMX in Cradle 2 the Grave with Gabrielle Union and Drag-OnDMX (Dark Man X, born Earl Simmons on December 18, 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an African-American rapper/hip hop artist, who was most famous in the late-1990s. His dark, gothic subject matter, usually depicting a tortured soul torn between the sacred and the profane; and his gruff, pit bull-voiced rhymes were acclaimed by fans and critics alike. The only child of a single mother, Simmons grew up in the inner city of Yonkers, a suburb of New York City. He began pursuing a career in hip-hop in the early 1990s, a 1994 deal with Columbia Records fell through. In the late 1990s, he joined the Ruff Ryders Entertainment management company, who aranged a deal with Def Jam for Simmons, who went by the stage name of "DMX" (Dark Man X). DMX's debut single was "Get at Me Dog", an instant hit. His debut album was It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. It entered the charts at #1 in 1998, as did its follow-ups Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood (also 1998), ...And Then There Was X (1999) and The Great Depression (2001). A number of hit singles kept DMX a presense on both urban and pop radio, including "Ruff Ryders Anthem" (1998), "Money, Cash, Hoes" (1998, with Jay-Z)", "Slippin'" (1999), "What's My Name" (1999), and "What These Bitches Want" (2000, featuring Sisqó). In September of 2003, DMX released his fifth album Grand Champ and became the only artist in the history of the Billboard 200 to reach No. 1 with his first five albums. His success paved the way for Ruff Ryders to establish a label of its own, signing Eve, Drag-On, Swizz Beats, and former Bad Boy Records artists The Lox to their Interscope Records-distributed imprint. DMX also branched out into acting, appearing in the motion pictures Romeo Must Die with Aaliyah and Jet Li, Exit Wounds with Steven Seagal, Cradle 2 the Grave with Jet Li and Gabrielle Union, and Never Die Alone with Michael Ealy. DMX also has a criminal history originating with an arrest in 1999 in Teaneck, New Jersey, when police found a pistol, crack pipes and 13 pit bulls on the premises of his home. He pleaded guilty to charges of animal cruelty, disorderly conduct and possession of drug paraphernalia, and was sentenced to make public service announcements for the Humane Society. In June of 2004, DMX and a friend were arrested in the parking lot of Kennedy Airport in New York for allegedly attempting to steal a car and impersonating a federal agent. DMX was taken to central lockup in Queens and held on charges of attempted robbery, criminal impersonation and criminal mischief. Samples
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DMX was taken to central lockup in Queens and held on charges of attempted robbery, criminal impersonation and criminal mischief. A follow-up single, a cover of the Jackie de Shannon and Searchers hit, "When you walk in the Room", also made the UK chart. In June of 2004, DMX and a friend were arrested in the parking lot of Kennedy Airport in New York for allegedly attempting to steal a car and impersonating a federal agent. The album was well received by critics and was a best-seller in Scandinavia also reaching the UK Top 20 Album chart. He pleaded guilty to charges of animal cruelty, disorderly conduct and possession of drug paraphernalia, and was sentenced to make public service announcements for the Humane Society. This was followed by the release of her first album for 17 years, "My Colouring Book", which featured covers of her inspirational songs from the 1960s. DMX also has a criminal history originating with an arrest in 1999 in Teaneck, New Jersey, when police found a pistol, crack pipes and 13 pit bulls on the premises of his home. In April, it appeared on the British charts at number 11, in its first week of sale, making it the highest charting single of any of the individual ABBA members. DMX also branched out into acting, appearing in the motion pictures Romeo Must Die with Aaliyah and Jet Li, Exit Wounds with Steven Seagal, Cradle 2 the Grave with Jet Li and Gabrielle Union, and Never Die Alone with Michael Ealy. In 2004 Agnetha released a new single, "If I Thought You'd Ever Change Your Mind" (a cover of the Cilla Black song), her first in 17 years. His success paved the way for Ruff Ryders to establish a label of its own, signing Eve, Drag-On, Swizz Beats, and former Bad Boy Records artists The Lox to their Interscope Records-distributed imprint. She subsequently had a brief second marriage and was also the victim of a well-publicised stalker from Holland. 1 with his first five albums. In 1978 Björn and Agnetha divorced, although they both agreed to remain in ABBA. In September of 2003, DMX released his fifth album Grand Champ and became the only artist in the history of the Billboard 200 to reach No. On July 6, 1971, Agnetha married Björn Ulvaeus; the marriage resulted in two children, Christian and Linda. A number of hit singles kept DMX a presense on both urban and pop radio, including "Ruff Ryders Anthem" (1998), "Money, Cash, Hoes" (1998, with Jay-Z)", "Slippin'" (1999), "What's My Name" (1999), and "What These Bitches Want" (2000, featuring Sisqó). After the break-up of Abba in 1982 Agnetha released three solo albums in the 1980s which sold well around the world without achieving the sales success of her Abba days. It entered the charts at #1 in 1998, as did its follow-ups Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood (also 1998), ...And Then There Was X (1999) and The Great Depression (2001). Prior to joining Abba, Agnetha was a successful solo artist in Sweden with several chart singles and best-selling albums. His debut album was It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. Agnetha Åse Fältskog (born April 5, 1950 in Jönköping, Sweden) is best known as "the blonde singer in Abba", one of the four singers in the rock group ABBA, along with Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. DMX's debut single was "Get at Me Dog", an instant hit. Christian Peter Ulvaeus. In the late 1990s, he joined the Ruff Ryders Entertainment management company, who aranged a deal with Def Jam for Simmons, who went by the stage name of "DMX" (Dark Man X). Linda Elin Ulvaeus. He began pursuing a career in hip-hop in the early 1990s, a 1994 deal with Columbia Records fell through. My colouring book (2004). The only child of a single mother, Simmons grew up in the inner city of Yonkers, a suburb of New York City. My Love, My Life. His dark, gothic subject matter, usually depicting a tortured soul torn between the sacred and the profane; and his gruff, pit bull-voiced rhymes were acclaimed by fans and critics alike. Geh' mit Gott. DMX (Dark Man X, born Earl Simmons on December 18, 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an African-American rapper/hip hop artist, who was most famous in the late-1990s. I Stand Alone. 2003: Grand Champ. Kom följ med i vår karusell. 2001: The Great Depression. Sjung denna sång. 1999: ...And Then There Was X. Agnetha Collection. 1998: Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood. Team Toppen 1. 1998: It's Dark And Hell Is Hot. Eyes Of A Woman. Download sample of "Dogs for Life" from 1998's Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood. Wrap Your Arms Around Me. Nu tändas tusen juleljus. Tio år med Agnetha. Elva kvinnor i ett hus. Agnetha. Agnetha Fältskogs bästa. När en vacker tanke blir en sång. Som jag är. 2. Agnetha Fältskog vol. Agnetha Fältskog. |