Swizz Beatz Credits DMX In Teaching Him To 'Stay Real'

Swizz Beatz has again paid tribute to DMX and credited the late rap legend in teaching him how to "stay real".
Speaking to Something About Rocks, the iconic producer detailed his relationship with his close collaborator.


Swizz said: "X was just authentic. Even as a multi-millionaire, you wouldn't know. He would write in abandoned buildings to get the essence. He wasn't into a lot of fancy cars and fancy jewellery."
The "Ruff Ryders Anthem" producer added: "He was just always in the essence of music and Hip Hop and staying true to how he started. He wasn't blinded by the glitz and fake industry which separated him from most. He just taught me how to keep my boots on the ground and stay real."
Swizz previously said that DMX left enough songs in the vault to create another posthumous album following the release of Exodus in 2021.
Speaking to HipHopDX, he said: "We have other songs. Can we make a new X album? For sure. Will I make another X album? I don't know. It has to feel good."


He added: "[Exodus], he actually produced and had all of the direction. A lot of people wanted to see X go harder, stronger - they even blamed me for it. But it's actually what he wanted to do."
Swizz recently launched his own jewelry collection titled ARA x MR DEAN, which will include brooches, cufflinks, necklaces, chain bracelets and two-finger rings.
In collaboration with Brazilian jeweller Ara Vartanian, the collection is described as "an exploration of structure, boldness and shared creative language," and is designed for daily wear versus strictly formal occasions. It also reflects Swizz's love of rubellites and emeralds.



According to Something About Rocks, the first launch will be a men's collection, but they're aiming for future releases "without gender constraints."


In a statement, Vartanian told SAR: "Swizz has a very strong creative presence. From the beginning, he was fully involved - contributing ideas, references and artistic sensitivity. He listens deeply and proposes clearly. The collaboration was fluid and intense. It's rare to find someone so committed to the process - someone who understands jewellery as language, as a cultural gesture."

via: https://hiphopdx.com/news/swizz-beatz-credits-dmx-teaching-stay-real/