Details: Limited 180-Gram Black Vinyl reissue. 'It's Dark and Hell is Hot' is the debut album of American rapper DMX, released May 12, 1998 on Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings. The album featured four singles - "Get at Me Dog", "Stop Being Greedy", "How's It Goin' Down" and the "Ruff Ryders Anthem". Referred to as one of the best debut rap albums, critics called the album a necessary introduction to one of the greatest hardcore rappers in hip-hop. DMX was praised for his imagery, stories and lyricism. The album has gained significant commercial success, selling more than 5 million copies worldwide.

Tracklist:

Intro/It's Dark and Hell Is Hot
Ruff Ryders' Anthem
Fuckin' Wit' D
The Storm (Skit)
Look Thru My Eyes
Get at Me Dog
Let Me Fly
X-Is Coming
Damien
How's It Goin' Down
Mickey (Skit)
Crime Story
Stop Being Greedy
Atf
For My Dogs
I Can Feel It
Prayer (Skit)
The Convo
Niggaz Done Started Something

DJ Lt. Dan/DMX - It's Dark & Hell Is Hot (Vinyl LP)