Ruff Ryders' Anthem

"Ruff Ryders' Anthem" is a song by American hip hop recording artist DMX, released as the fourth single from his debut studio album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot (1998). It ranks at #79 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop. In the U.S. it peaked at #93 on the Billboard Hot 100.^[1]

Background

It was produced by a then unknown record producer, Swizz Beatz. Instrumentally, it was famous for the catchy sitar looping sound. The song was released in 1998 as a B-Side to "Slippin'". The song is one of DMX's best known singles.

Music video

The official music video features scenes where DMX and his crew are bodybuilding, while there are other scenes with motorbikes. The video features cameo appearances by the rap group Onyx, The LOX and Eve.

Charts

Charts (1998)	Position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100^[2]	93
U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)^[3]	33

"Ruff Ryders' Anthem (Remix)"

Single by DJ Clue? featuring DMX, Jadakiss, Styles P, Drag-On and Eve

from the album The Professional

Released

1999

Format

Radio airplay, 12" vinyl

Recorded

1997–1999

Genre

Gangsta Rap, East Coast Hip Hop

Length

3:52

Label

Roc-a-Fella, Def Jam

Producer(s)

Swizz Beatz, DJ Clue?, Ken "Duro" Ifill

DJ Clue? singles chronology

"I Like Control"
(1999)

"Ruff Ryders' Anthem (Remix)"
(1999)

"Back 2 Life 2001"
(2000)

DJ Clue Remix

"Ruff Ryders' Anthem (Remix)" features DMX, Jadakiss, Styles P, Drag-On, & Eve; and was released in 1999 as the third and final single from Clue's solo debut, The Professional (1998).^[4] The remix charted on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and was later on featured in Grand Theft Auto Liberty City Stories in the station "The Liberty Jam".

Charts

Charts (1999)	Position
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks^[4]	47

References

↑ VH1's Greatest Songs of Hip Hop
↑ "DMX – Chart History: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
↑ "DMX – Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
1 2 "The Professional - DJ Clue? > Awards". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved April 8, 2013.

External links

"Ruff Ryders' Anthem" music video on YouTube

DMX

Discography Filmography

Studio albums	It's Dark and Hell Is Hot Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood ... And Then There Was X The Great Depression Grand Champ Year of the Dog... Again Undisputed

Compilations	The Definition of X: The Pick of The Litter Playlist Your Way The Best of DMX

Soundtracks	Belly Romeo Must Die Exit Wounds Cradle 2 the Grave

Singles	"Born Loser" "Get at Me Dog" "Stop Being Greedy" "How's It Goin' Down" "Ruff Ryders' Anthem" "Slippin'" "No Love 4 Me" "It's On" "What's My Name?" "What These Bitches Want" "Party Up (Up in Here) "Do You?" "No Sunshine" "We Right Here" "Who We Be" "I Miss You" "X Gon' Give It to Ya" "Where the Hood At?" "Get It on the Floor" "We in Here" "Lord Give Me a Sign" "Come Thru' (Move)" "I Don't Dance" "Head Up"

Featured singles	"4, 3, 2, 1" "Money, Power & Respect" "Shut 'Em Down" "Money, Cash, Hoes" "Come Back in One Piece" "Tear It Up" "Touch It (Remix)"

Other songs	"24 Hrs. to Live"

Related articles	Fontana Distribution Bloodline Records Ruff Ryders Entertainment

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