DMX Cries When He Drives?

DMX will fuck you up. But catch the kid from Yonkers, New York, speeding down the highway, and the gravelly voiced rapper might sing a few songs for you. Talk long enough and he'll redefine the very idea of Dog Man X -- formerly Dark Man X. For instance: Is it possible he's a huge fan of Michael Jackson? Yes, but old Michael Jackson.

For our official Q&A with DMX, check out the August 24, 2006, issue of Rolling Stone, on newsstands now.

But for instant gratification, listen to a playlist of songs from the conversation.

The full track list:

• Bill Withers "Lovely Day"
  
• Bill Withers "Grandma's Hands"
  
• Lou Rawls "You'll Never Find"
  
• Michael Jackson "Man in the Mirror"
  
• Paper Lace "The Night Chicago Died"
  
• McFadden and Whitehead "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now"
  
• Atlantic Starr "Silver Shadow"
  
• George Benson "On Broadway"
  
• Scarface "Someday"
  
• DMX "The Prayer"
  
• Michael McDonald "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)"