June 6th, 1999
A producer that DMX has worked with, Dame Grease, is planning a new album for this fall. It's gonna have appearances by the dog, and among others, Nas, Cam'ron, Nore, and Fat Joe. So pick that up
The remix of Ryde or Die is on the new album "Turf Stories," it's with Drag and Luniz
Release dates have been set for Eve and Drag-On's albums.
Eve's disk will be hittin shelves in July and Drag-On will be poppin in August.
They both will be released on Ruff Ryder/Interscope
May 25th, 1999
DMX has set a date for his new album. The album will officially be coming out on December 18th, 1999. Just in time for your Christmas presents. I hope to god you all go out and buy this so that it doesn't see the same fate of Ryde Or Die, which reminds me...IF YOU DON'T HAVE RYDE OR DIE THEN GO OUT AND BUY IT!!!! In an unrelated story Jay-Z has also set a date for his 4th album. It will be coming out on December 26th, so go out and get that too.
May 23rd, 1999
DMX has been cleared of the Denver stabbing charges after he was interviewed on May 19th. Detective Frank Reno told the press that there was no way they could build up a case against X without anything more then reasonable doubt. The stabbing occured at a party on April 28th after the Hard Knock Life show that was a benefit for the victoms of the Columbine massacre. Although X was never really charged for the crime the police issued a warrant for his arrest on May 3rd after finding out that DMX, his bodyguards and some other people assaulted 24 year old Nicholas James, but now it appears that James may have started a fight with DMX, which lets DMX say it was all in self-defense. According to an employee that worked at Skyline Cafe (where the incident occured) James went up to DMX and started challenging and insulting him. DMX's bodyguards stepped in and then at one point they all left the building to fight. DMX will not be charged with anything, so he's free to go once again.
Ryde or Die has slipped down 3 spots to #7 on the billboard top 10. So get out and buy it to bring it back to #1
May 15th, 1999
Today is a very bad day...DMX has been arrested, he has been charged with harrassment and assult for punching a man. Police are holding him for $125,000 bail, and his lawyers are expecting him to get out. Also, police are trying to link the assult with a Colarado stabbing, which means DMX could be charged with murder. DMX's lawyers said that this won't happen. I say we get our asses out there and protest!
May 9th, 1999
Sorry about the long time it took for me to get back on this, but now it's all good
Ryde or Die has debuted at #1!!! this makes DMX's third album in the top 50 billboards, go here for the full 1st week stats Ryde or Die
Wanna see DMX at Woodstock?? Don't have the cash or age to get tickets? Order it on Pay-Per-View...they are gonna have full non-stop coverage of the event, the price will be $29.95 for one day and $59.95 for all weekend
DMX and the rest of the Hard Knock Life Tour decided to help out the victims families in the Columbine Shooting. When they went to Denver last Tuesday they donated all the procedes to the victims families
Hope you checked out the live webcast of The Hard Knock Life Tour, because it was the last show, that's right...it's all over. But not all is lost...there was no violence at any shows so that means that more rap tours can come around and also the Hard Knock Life Tour can come back next year (hopefully)
April 27th, 1999
Ok, I found out that the rumor is not true about the 2Pac diss thing, I have been sent plenty of files saying that they're the song, but none work, so I guess it's not tru
Ryde or Die has hit the shelves, I got it yesterday and put a review up, it's the best album this year dogs, GET YOUR ASS OUT AND MAKE THIS MUTHA FUCKA 10 TIMES PLATINUM
Also I found out last night that DMX has finished production of X: Tha Dog, Tha Man, Tha God. And it's gonna be out I think in September.
April 25, 1999-
Sorry everyone, I was on vacation and I forgot to post that I was, so I'm doing a big ass update tonight
On the Interscope site there's a whole shit load of stuff about Ryde or Die, so get there beotch http://www.interscoperecords.com/ruffryders/
Within that shit load there is a section about tours, which I think means one thing (and this might not be tru) if my hunch is correct, then the Ruff Ryders will be going on tour soon. YES!!!!
Also, pick up the new issues of XXL and Right On, XXL have a whole artical about the Murder Inc album coming up, and Right On has coverage from a Hard Knock Life tour press conference.
April 16, 1999-
Rumor: I just heard the other day that there is a song called "Fuck 2pac and the West Coast" by DMX, if this is true, or you have anymore info on it, mail me
April 15, 1999-
Sorry, I've been gone for a while, I have been making new mix cd's for the spring season (I make one every season) And that's taken up a lot of my time. If you wanna order a copy mail me for a track list
DMX has signed on for the 30 year anniversary of Woodstock, the tickets for the show will go on sale April 18th for $150. The event will take place in Rome, NY. Other acts there include Ice Cube, Korn, Offspring and 30 others. Woodstock Lines Up Korn, Rage, Jewel, DMX, Aerosmith, 26 Others [4.8.99 20-15 EST]
One more thing, pick up the new issue of "Blaze" DMX is on the cover, and they have an interview with him inside
April 1, 1999-
It is rumored that DMX will be putting out 2 more released after the Ryde or die compilation, one is a solo album called X: The Dog, The Man, The God, this album may be out in fall or winter. The other is a Murder Inc. album that will be with Ja Rule and Jay-Z which will probably hit in fall or winter also (if they hit at all)
It seems that the rumor of the new Ruff Ryder being named "Flirt" is untrue, the track listing shows that there is a new Ruff Ryder, but the name is Parle for more info go here Ryde or Die
March 13, 1999-
-The Hard Knock Life tour preview was on Mtv last nite and even though it was onlt 30 mins, it was still through the roof
-Remember to pick up the Ruff Ryders Compilation "Ryde or Die" this Tuesday April 27th
March 12, 1999- Ok we got a lot of shit for you:
-Watch for the Hard Knock Tour Live on MTV at 4:30 today, and then at 7:30 watch for the MTV News 1515 version called "Hard Knock Life"
-In Houston, Texas DMX suffered an asthma attack at the end of The Hard Knock show...people say it was due to all the smoke from Jay-Z's set. Though X had a little trouble breathing he came back out at the end to perform Money, Cash, Hoes with Jigga
-DJ Clue? who is now traveling with the Hard Knock Life performers has already started work on a new album. This album only comes a few months after his "The Professional" CD. But this one is different, the working title is "The Professional on Tour" and you guessed it, it will feature all new live shit, freestyles, and more from Jigga, Redman, Meth, and of course DMX (as well as new shit from other rappers) So look for that coming in the next few months.
-As you know the Hard Knock Life Tour has hit a few of it's locations and
from what I've heard that shit is hot. It's starts off with Redman and Method Man coming
out and performing some Wu songs. And I'm guessing they throw down some solo shit 2. Then
after they're threw X comes to the stage with hype Pyrotechnics....like red flames and X's
and all that shit, supposedly he steals the show and what would you expect from the top
dog. After he's all gone Jigga comes up and closes the show with his shit.
-The only problem that the Hard Knock performers ran into were when their bus got caught
up in the snow storm and they didn't have time to sound check for one of their shows and
supposedly it went good but the sound just wasn't that great. But now everything is all
good and they're back on the road again....so watch for them you heard
-You may have heard a rumor that DMX was charged with rape again...if you have heard this
I am here to tell you it's NOT true. He was charged and released last year but this year
he's staying clean.
-The Remix for Money, Cash, Hoe's is out and on "The Corruptor" soundtrack, it's
ok, but DMX isn't really in it they just used some of his old lyrics from the first
version. The remix also contains Beanie Seigel, Jay-Z, and Memphis Bleek
-DMX was nominated or something for the Soul Train awards. and it's on the Def Jam site so
check that out if you want Def Jam
March 1, 1999- The first two shows of Hard Knock have gone by and passed. And from what I've heard they were hot to death. So I'm waiting for the show to hit Rochester and I'll give u a full report of how that shit goes down.
Feb.21, 1999- More shows have been confirmed for the Hard Knock Life tour (Uniondale, NY. Albany, NY, Rochester, NY and more) See this site for extended information Ticket Master
-Also, you've probably heard this, but Jay-Z has gotten three grammy nominations. Best Rap Solo (Hard Knock Life), Best Rap by Duo or Group (Money ain't a Thang feat. Jermaine Dupri), and Best Rap Album (Volume 2: Hard Knock Life). And he's protesting them because our dog DMX was totally over looked by the grammy's. And even though Jay-Z kicks, we all know DMX is better, so I guess Jay-Z thinks X is more worthy, and I agree. YEAH JAY-Z!!!!!!!!!!
-DMX has reportedly told Mtv that he has enough tracks in his vaults to cover him for the next few years. He writes fast and maybe we'll be seeing another new album from him in this year.
