What's My Name?

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"What's My Name?" is a 1999 hardcore hip-hop single by DMX known for its aggressive delivery, signature barking ad-libs, and anthemic hook that helped cement his gritty, high-energy style.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
album ...And Then There Was X
artist DMX
associatedAct Ruff Ryders
belongsToEra late 1990s hip hop
chartPerformance Billboard Hot 100 entry
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
featuresCharacteristic aggressive vocal delivery
anthemic hook
barking ad-libs
followsSingle No Love 4 Me
followsSingleArtist DMX
format 12-inch single
CD single
genre hardcore hip hop
hip hop
hasMusicVideo yes
language English
length 3:52
musicVideoDirector Hype Williams
notableFor helping define DMX's gritty style
performer DMX
precededBySingle Ruff Ryders' Anthem
producer Swizz Beatz
recordLabel Def Jam Recordings
Ruff Ryders
surface form: Ruff Ryders Entertainment
releaseDate 1999-12-28
releaseYear 1999
signatureElement DMX barking sounds
succeedsSingle Party Up (Up in Here)
tempo high energy
theme assertive self-identification
trackNumberOnAlbum 3
vocalStyle shouted delivery
writer DMX
Darren Lighty
Edward Hinson
Kasseem Daoud Dean
surface form: Kasseem Dean

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DMX notableWork What's My Name?
Only Girl (In the World) followedBySingle What's My Name?
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Loud single What's My Name?
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Loud track What's My Name?
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...And Then There Was X single What's My Name?
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...And Then There Was X track What's My Name?
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Diamonds World Tour featuresSong What's My Name?
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