"I Miss You" is a song by American rapper DMX, released as the third and final single from his fourth album The Great Depression (2001). It features R&B singer Faith Evans.

"I Miss You"
Single by DMX featuring Faith Evans
from the album The Great Depression
ReleasedJanuary 15, 2002
Recorded2001
Genre
Length4:40
Label
Songwriter(s)Earl Simmons
DMX featuring Faith Evans singles chronology
"Who We Be"
(2001)
"I Miss You"
(2002)
"X Gon' Give It to Ya"
(2003)

Song Information

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Meaning

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This song is dedicated to DMX's grandmother, Mary Ella Holloway. Faith Evans sings a verse which recites Amazing Grace. The verse from Faith Evans is sung to add to the mood of the song. It is almost to imply that DMX was lost, but found his way in life after realising his potential.

Production

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The song is considered one of DMX's most popular ones, however it is not present on his The Definition of X: The Pick of The Litter greatest hits compilation.

Samples

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The song samples This Masquerade by George Benson.

Chart positions

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Chart Position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[1] 86
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks[2] 37
German Singles Chart 87

References

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  1. ^ "DMX - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on 2013-10-11.
  2. ^ "DMX - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on 2013-10-11.