"I Miss You" is a song by American rapper DMX, released as the third and final

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from his fourth album ''

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'' (2001). It features R&B singer

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Song Information

Meaning

This song is dedicated to DMX's grandmother, ''Mary Ella Holloway''. Faith Evans sings a verse which recites

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. 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

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

The song samples ''

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'' by

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Chart positions

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:I Miss You (Dmx Song) 2001 singles DMX songs Music videos directed by Chris Robinson (director) Faith Evans songs Commemoration songs 2001 songs Def Jam Recordings singles Songs written by DMX