DMX Krew

Edward Upton's myriad recordings as DMX Krew encompass numerous styles, nearly all of them rooted in the electro innovations of the 1980s. Throughout the second half of the '90s, he released several albums on Rephlex (beginning with 1996's Sound of the Street) that faithfully emulated his old-school hip-hop and new romantic influences, culminating in the catchy, freestyle-inspired pop songs of 1999's We Are DMX. While these records seemed cheeky, playful, or ironic, they were created out of sincere appreciation for Upton's influences, and placed him at the forefront of the '90...