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DMX – Flesh Of My Flesh Blood Of My Blood – Double Blood Splattered Vinyl Records
By the time Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood was released on December 22, 1998, DMX was already the most electrifying force in hip-hop. Just seven months earlier, he had taken over the rap world with his debut album, It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot, which brought gritty street storytelling, raw emotion, and anthemic aggression back to the forefront of hip-hop. Now, with his second album dropping in the same year, he proved that his intensity was not a fleeting moment but a defining characteristic of his artistry.
Where It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot balanced its aggression with moments of triumph and even humor, Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood went all in on darkness, violence, and personal torment. The album cover alone—DMX shirtless, drenched in blood—was a chilling image that foreshadowed the music inside. Themes of pain, survival, spirituality, and vengeance run throughout the record, making it one of the most emotionally intense albums in hip-hop history.
Sonically, the album builds on DMX’s signature sound: ominous beats, haunting pianos, and pounding drum loops, all crafted by his go-to producer, Swizz Beatz, along with Dame Grease and P. Killer Trackz. Songs like Bring Your Whole Crew and Ain’t No Way feature explosive, head-thumping production, perfectly matching DMX’s feral, barking delivery. But just as important are the introspective moments. On Slippin’, one of the most vulnerable songs of his career, DMX lays bare his struggles with addiction, trauma, and the constant battle to stay afloat in a world that seems determined to break him. It’s a song that still resonates deeply with fans, showing a rare, raw honesty that few rappers had ever expressed at the time.
DMX is at his most unfiltered, aggressive, and spiritually conflicted. He raps about violence, betrayal, and revenge with a conviction that makes every word feel real. But beyond the street anthems, his ongoing struggle with faith and sin is a key theme. Tracks like Ready to Meet Him feel like prayers in rap form, where DMX openly talks to God, questioning his path and asking for redemption. This balance of raw aggression and deep spirituality became one of his trademarks, making him one of the most unique voices in hip-hop.
Despite its intense subject matter, Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood was a massive commercial success, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making DMX the first rapper to release two No. 1 albums in the same year. At a time when hip-hop was shifting toward flashier, more commercial sounds, DMX brought it back to pure, unfiltered street energy, influencing countless artists who came after him.
More than two decades later, Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood remains a defining moment in DMX’s career. It’s not just an album—it’s a raw, emotional experience, a look into the mind of an artist who channeled his pain, his demons, and his faith into one of the most powerful records in hip-hop history.
15 Year Anniversary Blood Splatter Edition
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Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic sealed
Track Listing
My Niggas (Skit)
Bring Your Whole Crew
Pac Man (Skit)
Ain’t No Way
We Don’t Give A Fuck
Keep Your Shit The Hardest
Coming From
It’s All Good
The Omen
Slippin’
No Love 4 Me
Dogs For Life
Blackout
Flesh Of My Flesh Blood Of My Blood
Heat
Ready To Meet Him
