The best pure rapper in the
Ruff Ryders
family after
DMX
,
Drag-On
debuted with
Opposite of H2O
. The album pushes tough grooves, thanks in part to trackmasters
Swizz Beatz
, and hardcore raps, featuring every major member --
Eve
the LOX
-- of
. Despite the many guest spots,
remains the focus of the album, profiling his skills on the radio-breakout
"Split These Bars."
[
is also available in a clean version.] ~ John Bush