LORD GIVE ME A SIGN - DMX
Sometimes cornerstone MCs can reclaim their original glory, while other times it’s more like a reminiscent rattle. “Lord Give Me a Sign” from DMX, unfortunately, conjures the latter. For all of X’s drug and cop-impersonating drama, he has always been a God-fearing Yonkers man, and this track has him asking the Lord for guidance. Like the prayer he made famous, and almost infamous, at his live shows, X tells God that he’s tired of feeling alone, but he’ll follow the omnipotent path wherever it rolls. The Swizz Beatz-produced single showcases a driving organ, speedy ’80s guitar licks and a gospel choir crescendo featuring DMX’s gruff tenor. While his “I’m gonna make it”-themed tracks have long been a trusted staple, this one shows the master “Slippin’.”–Billboard
