It's Dark and Hell Is Hot [PA] (Cassette - 1998)

Producers include: Irv Gotti, Lil' Rob, Swizz, PK, Dame Grease.

Engineers include: Patrick Viala, Justice Johnson, Rich Keller.

Producers include: Irv Gotti, Lil' Rob, Swizz, PK, Dame Grease.

Engineers include: Patrick Viala, Justice Johnson, Rich Keller.

Personnel: Jamie ?, Warren ?, Randy ?, Nardo (vocals); Lovey Ford, Schamika Grant (background vocals).

Audio Mixers: D'Anthony Johnson; Dame Grease; Charles "Prince Charles" Alexander ; Prince Charles; Ken Ifill; Kevin Crouse; Rich Keller.

Recording information: New Horizon Sounds Studio, Inc., Capital Heights, MD; Power House, New Y; Quad Recording Studios, New York, NY.

Photographer: Jonathan Mannion.

In 1998, DMX brings new energy to a laid-back hip-hop scene. While various MCs have been busy partying and dancing, DMX has been amping himself up for a powerful debut. IT'S DARK AND HELL IS HOT is the first full-length release from the rapper, despite an attempt to break through in 1993. It wasn't until legendary rap label Def Jam got a hold of him that DMX's career began to take off. While being featured on a number of blazing posse cuts, DMX took hip-hoppers to the next level with his smash single, "Get At Me Dog." With tight production and lyrical gymnastics, DMX puts the hardcore back into hip-hop. minimize