X Gon' Give It to Ya

"X Gon' Give It to Ya"
Single by DMX
from the album Cradle 2 the Grave
Released	January 20, 2003
Format	CD single, Vinyl single
Recorded	2002
Genre	Hardcore hip hop
Length	3:40
Label	Ruff Ryders, Def Jam
Writer(s)	Earl Simmons
Producer(s)	Shatek
DMX singles chronology
"I Miss You" (2002) "X Gon' Give It to Ya" (2003) "Where the Hood At?" (2003)

"X Gon' Give It to Ya" is a song by American hip hop recording artist DMX, released as the lead single from the soundtrack, Cradle 2 the Grave. The song also appeared as a hidden track on DMX's greatest hits album, The Definition of X: The Pick of the Litter. The song found success on the charts, peaking at #60 on the Billboard Hot 100, #32 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and #16 on the Hot Rap Tracks.

Production

The song was produced by co-soundtrack organizer Shatek, and it was written by DMX. The song can be found on over 20 compilation albums. There also exists a radio edit in which the profanity is censored.

In popular culture

• The song was featured in the 2003 video game Def Jam Vendetta, in which DMX also appeared.
• It is also known as the warm-up song of Padres outfielder Xavier Nady and Red Sox infielder Xander Bogaerts.
• The song was featured in 9th episode of the Adult Swim television show Rick and Morty.

Chart performance

References

1. ↑ allmusic ((( DMX > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))
2. ↑ . hitparade.ch http://www.swisscharts.com/song/DMX/X-Gon'-Give-It-To-Ya-5591. Retrieved 4/1/2014.  Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)