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You really have to listen to the entire album to understand DMX as an artist and as a man. It is a dark album but also has light and hope which really encompasses who DMX was. Also side note... DMX has a strong love for stray dogs because as a neglected child he found friendship and commonality with the neglected and abandoned stray dogs on the streets. He appreciated the the unconditional love and loyalty of dogs. Thats why you hear a lot of dog barking and growls and him referencing himself as "The Dog" in his music.

Indeed Damien is another name for Lucifer and this does have to do with selling your soul to devil in a way. Notice that Damien comes in right after DMX asks where his guardian angel is, and also DMX's "son" compares him to Chucky, who in the Child's Play movies is something that appears nice and innocent at first but is truly sinister. My take on the chorus is that between snakes (sneaky people who will screw you over), rats (snitches), cats (honestly has a few possible slang meanings), and dogs (true homies), it's hard to tell them apart if you don't have your mind in the right place. And here DMX mistakenly sees Damien as his dog.

The snake, the rat, the cat, the dog… how you gonna see em if you livin in the fog? DMX helped me through a lot of dark times. I love y’all so much! Always pick amazing songs.

My interpretation of the chorus was always this (remember:mine please). The snake (backstabber), the rat (snitch), the cat (friend), the dog (your day 1). How you gon' see em when you're living in the fog (how can you tell them apart when you're distracted by whatever drug/emotion/lifestyle). Be clear I took a few years to land here. That said I miss X 🙏

Damien is the Devil (or a version of X himself that is possessed by darkness...but ultimately DMX himself always makes his own decisions) ...DMX's albums were always pitting him in the middle between the Devil and him seeking forgiveness from God (Hence the prayers...which deserve a reaction all on their own).

How about a whole "It's Dark and Hell is Hot" album reaction, the first 3 DMX albums are legendary

And DMX did the voice of Damien in all the songs as well. Really talented brother. And if you ever hear DMX speak, naturally, he talks very much like how he raps. So it's not intentional in that sense; he raps the way he speaks.

​I had voted for the "DMX - Who we be" video reaction...so this is a close treat for me personally. DMX fan from Zimbabwe...grew up on X

One of the deepest songs in rap history

I'd actually do "The Convo" by DMX next. Probably his most underrated song.

One of the greatest albums ever, IMO. When listening to these songs, think about the era of rap as well. This was post Bad Boy shiny suits, it changed the game, brought it back to the streets with grimy lyrics and stories. You could always tell X was dealing with internal demons. RIP, Let me Fly

And to think he wrote the whole song in a hour and a half. 🤯

"The Omen" is the continuation of the story. There is a third song but I feel the Omen is a great open ending to the story

The album is a timeless classic, I remember where I was when I bought it in 98 it seems like a lifetime ago now.

The message in this song is Never sell your soul for financial gains no matter what it is, Dmx found god but had to battle through terrible addictions he knew his troubles and made them known through his music and speeches to the public often but he just couldn’t get out of the dark space his path unfortunately led him down! 1 of the greatest to bless the Mic R.I.P DMX 🌹

RIP DMX. Got me through a lot of my struggles 🕊🙏🏼

You hear D ask for his guardian angel and Damien appears. Similar to how the devil appears at your weakest moment. Damien builds him up and puts D in a better life situation making him think Damien is his friend. For all the gifts and success, u hear Damien say 'but we gotta stay friends, blood out blood in'. And D replies 'F it, what I got to lose". Essentially making a deal with the devil. Then you hear D say he 'would bleed, give him my right hand'. Even before that, Damien tells him he sees everything explaining he knew D shot somebody over a woman when nobody else knew. Later, Damien puts D in a position where he either gets another soul, or makes him cut off his right hand like he promised.

I think you should do Ready to Meet Him by DMX... the long version with the prayer in the beginning... POWERFUL!

I haven't heard this song in AGES‼️ Memory unlocked 🔓 I used to listen to this CD on repeat non-stop when it came out and still remember all the words. Definitely listen to the whole album ✅

This song is a masterclass in song writing

Dmx- Ready to meet him One of the deepest songs I ever heard 🙏

His first 2 albums were really dark and showed some of the most brilliant lyricism and artistry. I grew up listening to DMX and Eminem, and old school Jay-z. DMX had the most amazing storytelling

Oh yea… Dad better put on a seatbelt.😂

I’ve always interpreted it as his inner thoughts, internal demon. Influenced by his past ,peer pressure & expectations of him and how he wants to seen by others.

It’s songs like this that make DMX one of the greatest to do it 🐕

The way your dad explained how Dmx raps was dope haha

Damien is the devil he made a deal with

This whole album is great, would definitely be a good one to react to in it's entirety. Classic.

Fun fact. DMX was shown this beat and jotted this track in like a hour or two. Blew everyone away

It's the musical analysis of the songs that I appreciate. You guys are awesome.

Haven't listened to this one in years. Another good video, you guys!

I was exposed to this channel through an Immortal Technique react that popped up, and wow! It is refreshing to relive the music which shaped me in my formative years and through adolescence, through the both of you honoring the art of it all and depth which is delivered through it all.

Great job analyzing the song.... in essence it's him fighting his demons and unfortunately he lost the battle in the end.

DMX spoke on this and the other 2 Damien tracks briefly on Dr. Phil, and he mentioned they were indeed conversations with the devil. Always dig your reactions!

Yes!!!! I’ve been long awaiting for this i love Damien!

Love the growth! Been here since the beginning 💪

Great commentary. Keep in mind that much of DMX's lyrics often reflect his drug problem (the fog= drug smoke). The snake= Damien (demon in greek).

You both describe the songs so well🙌🏽

As someone who doesn’t have a father and was recently about to end it all because I’ve just missed mine so much this made me feel happy… my dad didn’t love me but yours loves you and seeing you happy makes me happy …

Omg I can’t wait to see his response to this. Its going to make his head spin.

I feel blessed to have met DMX around the time his 2nd album came out and he was the biggest selling artist in the world. He was just hanging out with the fellas at a barber shop in New Rochelle, NY where I grew up. He was such a cool and humble person and at the same time carried a strong presence with him that let you know he wasn't to be crossed.

DMX catalogue is something to listen thru. And a New Yorker it has helped me. Hopefully his albums help you and others cope through everything you’re going through. Long live DMX. He’s helped me thru my whole life indirectly

great song selection man - your dad is so cool, you're so lucky

Starting to love this channel

I REALLY WANT MORE SLICK RICK REACTIONS! ( nice analyse for this dmx's song btw , you guys are so right )

Writing this before I even watch/listen to this reaction. This is the one I was waiting on and hoping you got to. Well, here I go!

I' m a new subscriber to your channel, my wife told me about you guys. I'm glad she did, you reactions are genuine and good.

Oh my god I love this guy, I lived with drug addiction for a lot of my life so i really get him been cleam about 4yrs now 🤘 i love your dad he's absolutely precious ❤️ 🤘

This whole album is a classic. The type of album you can listen to EVERY SONG start to finish!

Damien works so much better when you add in the Prayers. He was WAY more spiritual than demonic. DMX was anointed

This is the one... Been waiting

Literally one of the best DMX songs ever.

This album hit a young me in west Philly like a brick, it's my favorite album of all time. Good job showing it love.

X intentionally made Damiens voice sound like a possession like literally the voice in his head leading him on a path of self destructive behaviour & bad life choices, his message is clear, if you are within the fog how can u tell a good choice, therefore it's hard to make judgement. The snake represents the people who use you, the rat represents the people who tell on you or double cross you, the cat is the representation of people & one's u think could be down, the dog represents your friends & crew who is down with you then, now or forever. Great track. Timeless. 💙

Now this is a great song to review but I wonder will they eventually do all 3 versions?

Oooo can’t wait for this one!!

I actually really like your channel and your dad is so cool hahaha, i feel parents that are open to listen and understand Rap, Hip Hop will learn alot about "culture". These artist put their life in these music, one just has to listen and oh yeah, DMX is by far a great story teller. We need some Andre 3000 as well, perhaps RIck Ross ft Andre 3000 - Sixteen on the cards Keep it up guys, yall are rocking

Now you got to do the omen!! Nice video tho bro g me back to ma highschool days🔥🔥

He really talks like he raps If you listen to an interview you ll see. He is incredible Cool reaction Peace

Love you guys. 😍

and Damien is indeed a reference to the devil that's why he sounds so sinister (fun fact Damien is also rapped by DMX) but DMX once said in an interview that in his experience he believed he had encounters with the devil on 3 different occasions in his life at that point and of each one of the encounters he wrote a song that's why Damien is a trilogy would love to see you react to the other songs by DMX like stop being greedy it's also like a back and forth song with his good and evil side also a very good song

The Damien tracks are so dope. X's story telling was just on another level. With that being said, by reacting to this song your fate is now sealed and you must complete the Damien trilogy 😈. Either do it or give me your right hand.

On DMX albums he has songs conversing with God & the Devil. Damien is apart of a trilogy where X deals with the repercussions of selling his soul. Listen to the The Omen next. It's a sequel to this track featuring Marilyn Manson. Then "Damien 3".

The entire song is about DMX selling his soul to the devil to become rich and famous, I love how he does both voices, you need to folllow up with Damien 2 and 3 to see the entire road they go down.

You and your pop have a beautiful relationship. I wish more ppl could bond over music

This is great story telling in a song!

You and your dad relationship is admirable

Love you guys, love the way u guys appreciate the culture

It's Dark And Hell Is Hot is considered the first, best and most influential album DMX has ever done. his entire life is laid out in those tracks and it's definitely a roller coaster worth riding. you really need to listen to the entire album from beginning to end straight through no breaks. Life changer.

His best album to me it’s a classic 98 was never the same after hearing this in a good way 🤲🏽Rip Dark Man X

dmx poetry its live and of the top of his head not scripted . dmx was more like a underground rapper who was signed he did what he wanted regardless of his label. him and tupac would be on top today if they both was alive and dmx didnt have a addiction

Wow!! Great song and i love telling my son about this song and it’s insane lyrics

Great job guys👍👍. R.I.P DMX

This is one of my favorite songs !!!

Dmx ready to meet him it's a prayer in the beginning n gets deep when he gets rappin .. beautiful song 1 of favs the none mainstream stuff

Today is 3 years since the darkman passed and I always come back to this reaction when I miss him. Damien always hit different for me. DMX was one of a kind and he’s so missed 🩶🕊️

Another AMAZING choice, RIP DMX.

Great content

I would love to hear and see your dads resction to DMX - "I miss you" or "Stop being gready". Btw i really enjoy your videos, much love from Germany!

You guys should definitely react to The Convo by DMX, off his first album.

Dad gets it. Damien is 100% the devil on his shoulder. Thats the whole story. The devil on his shoulder tellin him everything he wants to hear and leading him astray. Hes basically selling his soul to be a famous rapper.

Gotta react to the whole album I think your dad will love it

I wish youd listen to meeee lol the convo and through my eyes play them back too back

Respect pops for filling this life's hard for a lot of pepole we go thru a lot of shit out here some pepole don't under stand not every ones perfect thanks to the pepole around them but the pepole that go thru it is actually a good person but can't the bullshit getting thrown there way

Great record and album. Amazing debut.

Dope! I hope yall review part 2 of this song with marilyn manson 💯

Keep up the good work !

After hearing his whole life story everything he says in his songs suddenly makes so much sense. He stays at the top of my list and I'm 99,9% sure it will never change. Most talented artist in my eyes. Lyrics just crazy good, voice is as good as it gets and just the general rating is 10/10. Never heard a more heartbreaking lifestory than the one of the legendary DMX. Beaten by his mother. Never really had anyone that would have his back or take care of him besides his dog and his grandma which in Slippin he mentions *And by all means I will be livin' high off the hog and I never gave a f*ck about much but my dog* and in I Miss You he mentions that his grandma was very caring for him and that she gave him what nobody was able to give him which was love that he never got from his mother and when he got abused by his mother and everything was dark after he visited his grandma he was welcomed and loved. I hope he's doing better now because he definitely didn't have an easy life and as other people say the struggle is over and the legacy will live forever. Sending love to the one and only DMX everytime I have some sort of a problem I think of what you had to go through and suddenly I realize how small all my problems are. I wish I met you in person and I don't think I'll ever forgive myself that I didn't ever get to meet you even if it was just for a minute to tell you how much you changed my life to better and generally my whole perspective of life and I thank you for that. Dogs for life!

Dmx has so many great songs that were considered to dark and real to ever really go mainstream but what an amazing artist man, his lyrics will resonate with the people forever

Great track, surprised The Convo isn't on the list, that's maybe my favourite DMX song, after 2pac, DMX was the next artist to have that duality here both sides came off as authentic, the street/ruthless persona but at the same time spiritual.

Please do more DMX I love this

Luv the show when I ain't work I tryn catch up... But I guarantee dmx ready to meet him u guys will love.. it starts with dmx saying a prayer... My personal favorite n I'ma die hard Pac nas dmx fan

I love this

DMX is my favorite rapper of all time! The first 6 albums? I listened to them so much! The 90's and early 2000's were the best time for Rap in my humble opinion. And I guess that is my favorite time because I'm old now... 🤪

Yes! I recommended this a while ago!

Your dad meant it’s coming from his heart to his mind. This song was written very quickly, it is inspired.

One of the most authentic rappers/person ever! Rip to DMX , Yonkers home of the Brave!

dmx poetry is almost like hes rapping with no beat or music behind it its genius he was a smart man and very talented he just had a bad drug addiction cocaine and crack was his demon

I recommend Pete Rock & CL Smooth - They Reminisce Over You