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.


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2003
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Yeah (uh), yeah, yeah (uh) (Grrrr)
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')
It’s what you hearin' (listen!)
It’s what you hearin' (listen!)
It’s what you hearin' (listen!)

X gon' give it to ya
F*ck waiting for you to get it on your own, X gon' deliver to ya
Knock knock, open up the door, it's real
With the non-stop, pop pop of stainless steel
Go hard, getting 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 with the enemy, but no matter how many cats I break bread with I'll break who you sendin' me
You motherfuckers never wanted nothing
But your life saved, bitch, and that's on a light day
I'm getting down, down like a nigga said "Freeze!"
But won't be the one ending up on his knees
Bitch please, if the only thing you cats did
Was came out to play, stay out my way, motherfucker!

First we gonna rock, then we gonna roll
Then we let it pop, go, 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

First we gonna rock, then we gonna roll
Then we let it pop, go, 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

Ain't never gave nothing to me
But every time I turn around
Cats got they hands out wanting something from me
I ain't got it, so you can't get it
Let's leave it at that 'cause I ain't with it
Hit it with 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 sheep's clothing
Only nigga that you know who can chill
Come back and get the streets open
I've been doing this for 19 years
Niggas 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
They don't know who we be
Looking, but they don't know who they see, nigga

First we gonna rock, then we gonna roll
Then we let it pop, go, 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

First we gonna rock, then we gonna roll
Then we let it pop, go, 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

Ay yo, where my niggas at?! 
I know I got 'em down in the game, give 'em love and they give it back
Talk too much for too long (What?!)
Don't give up, you're too strong (What?!)
Dub to the wild wild hunneds (Yeah!)
Shout out to niggas that done it (Come on!)
And it ain't even about the dough
It's about getting down for what you stand for, yo, for real!

First we gonna rock, then we gonna roll
Then we let it pop, go, 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

First we gonna rock, then we gonna roll
Then we let it pop, go, 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

First we gonna rock, then we gonna roll
Then we let it pop, go, 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

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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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