DMX, born Earl Simmons, became one of hip hop's most recognisable voices in the late 1990s with a raw, growling delivery that stood out on albums like It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. Short clips of his voice now circulate widely on soundboards and in edits, where a single line can carry his whole presence. Rise and shine works in that format because the everyday greeting sounds like an order in his voice. It is shared as a wake up reaction, an alarm sound and a quick energy spike for memes.