| "I Miss You" | ||||
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| Single by DMX featuring Faith Evans | ||||
| from the album The Great Depression | ||||
| Released | January 15, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | 2001 | |||
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| Length | 4:40 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Earl Simmons | |||
| DMX featuring Faith Evans singles chronology | ||||
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"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.
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.
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.
The song samples This Masquerade by George Benson.
| 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 |
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