Скачать или смотреть "He was always himself" | Toledo DJ, rapper reflect on legacy of DMX

The death of music legend DMX is still fresh in the minds of the local hip hop community.

The 50-year-old rapper died after being taken off life support this past Friday after suffering from a heart attack.

Toledo deejay, Robert Gabriel, who goes by DJ Scholar, and rapper B. Wills say DMX made an impression on them as young musicians.

"He has some hits that'll last forever," said Gabriel.

Whether you hear a DMX song on the radio or in a bar or club, the rapper had a slew of hits that are easy to recognize.

"I would drop a track and they would go crazy. Like everyone knows him," said Gabriel. “What was that song - Party Up (Up in Here)? That's a legendary song."

DMX started his career in 1998 with the hit album "It's Dark and Hell Is Hot."

Into his 50s, DMX still had a huge following because he captivated his audience with what fans considered raw and truthful lyrics.

Local rapper B. Wills liked DMX for that very reason.

"DMX always came across as an artist that no matter what, he was always himself. It's the authenticity factor," said B. Wills.

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