Artist profile
DMX
DMX was an East Coast rapper and actor known for his gritty delivery and dark production style in hip-hop. Rising to prominence in the late 1990s, he became a major figure in rap with his debut album *It's Dark and Hell Is Hot* and subsequent releases that showcased his distinctive vocal intensity and street narratives. Beyond music, DMX appeared in films and maintained a significant presence in hip-hop culture until his death in 2021.
Sound profile
DMX is a moderate-energy and a balanced bright/warm production — mostly instrumental artist.
Tracks in catalog
6 total · sortable
![Party Up (Up in Here) [Re-Recorded / Remastered]](https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d00004851f78913aec366e6cdd55fef09)
Track | BPM · Key | Actions |
|---|---|---|
 X Gon' Give It to Ya (Re-Recorded / Remastered) DMX | 952AE♭ Minor | |
 Get It On The Floor DMX, Swizz Beatz | 9411AF♯ Minor | |
 Party Up DMX | 1012AE♭ Minor | |
 Don't Play Games DMX, Casanova | 907AD Minor | |
![Party Up (Up in Here) [Re-Recorded / Remastered] album art](https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b273f78913aec366e6cdd55fef09) Party Up (Up in Here) [Re-Recorded / Remastered] DMX | 1012BF♯ Major | |
 X Gon' Give It To Ya DMX | 1393AB♭ Minor |
Release volume by decade
Related artists
Top 15 by similarityDJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with DMX’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around DMX and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.
FAQ
What BPM does DMX play at?
DMX's tracks in our catalog range from 90 to 139 BPM, with a median of 98 BPM. Across 6 tracks, the most common range falls in the 100–105 BPM bucket.
What key are DMX's tracks in?
DMX's tracks are mostly in minor keys (83% minor across 6 tracks). The most common single key is 2A (E♭ Minor) with 2 tracks.
What artists mix well with DMX?
Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, DMX pairs well with 50 Cent, Scarface, 2Pac. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.
When was DMX most active?
Our catalog has DMX releases spanning 1999 to 2020, with the most tracks from the 2000s.
Keep exploring
Plan a set with DMX tracks scored against the rest of the catalog
DMX on Mixgraph
Mixgraph for iOS — chemistry-scored DJ planning.
