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Released on May 5, 1998, "Ruff Ryders’ Anthem" became the third single from DMX’s debut album, . It didn't just top the charts; it shifted the entire sound of the era. At a time when hip-hop was leaning into glossy, "shiny suit" production, DMX brought a feral intensity back to the forefront.

: While it originally peaked at #93 on the Billboard Hot 100, it reached a new peak of #16 in 2021 following DMX's death. ruff_ryders_anthem

In 1998, a teenage was an up-and-coming producer looking for his big break. He presented the beat for "Ruff Ryders’ Anthem" to DMX, but the Yonkers rapper wasn’t impressed. DMX initially rejected it, calling the minimalist, keyboard-driven track "elementary" and even comparing it to "rock 'n' roll white boy shit". He felt the rhythm lacked the raw "hood" energy he was known for. The 15-Minute Lyrics Born from a Card Game Released on May 5, 1998, "Ruff Ryders’ Anthem"

: Today, the song is a permanent fixture at sporting events and clubs, ranking at #79 on VH1’s "100 Greatest Songs of Hip-Hop". : While it originally peaked at #93 on

Want to dive deeper into the DMX era? You can find his full discography on YouTube Music or read more about the Ruff Ryders collective's history . DMX's "Ruff Ryders' Anthem" Almost Never Released