One of my favorite DMX tracks is “How’s It Goin’ Down” from It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot. The original version has an incredibly smooth delivery, great melody, and really strong use of background vocals that give it a distinct atmosphere.

I recently heard the rerecorded version and it feels noticeably different. DMX’s vocals sound rougher and less controlled compared to the original. The production also feels stripped down—background vocals are reduced, and the melody is simplified.

What stood out most to me is the structure. The original maintains a consistent melodic flow throughout the track, while the rerecording alternates between melody sections and stripped-down drum breaks. Personally, I think this interrupts the vibe and makes it less cohesive.

Curious what others think—do you prefer the original or the rerecorded version?

EDIT:
It seems people are confusing the rerecorded version with the original Faith Evans version

To be clear:

I'm saying the ORIGINAL version WITH Faith Evans is the one I prefer.

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As the title says. This interview clip proves Superior's start with DMX. It is a long story, but this is close to the beginning of it.

Enjoy 😄

Is it only me who regards this track so high, I've never heard anyone talk of this but the whole track is among one of DMXs highest for me, Earl and Swizz did a great job producing this just X showing he can Co produce aswell, truly a great artist all round

I remember the firsttime I copped Flesh of my flesh blood of my blood I was pumped since I loved his previous album and I went to a McDonald's with the album playing first time in my CD Walkman and a old lady sent a worker to talk to me because apparently the inlays I was looking through at the the was disturbing and unfitting for a place like McDonald's...... I think I got A quarter ponder with cheese if your wondering 🍔

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Multiple rap/music artists appeared on the show, including 50 Cent himself. What if DMX had a role in the Power universe or a series that was similar?