DMX's Posthumous Album 'Exodus' Features a Song with JAY-Z and Nas
In two weeks, DMX’s posthumous album Exodus will be released.
On Thursday night, executive producer Swizz Beatz previewed the star-studded project during a listening party for radio DJs and other industry tastemakers, some of whom attended via Zoom and shared their takeaways on social media (via HipHop-N-More).
The album reportedly features 10 tracks, with appearances from Lil Wayne, Bono, Alicia Keys, Moneybagg Yo, Griselda, The LOX, and Snoop Dogg. Nas appears twice including on a song with JAY-Z (The two recently collaborated on DJ Khaled’s “Sorry Not Sorry”).
This DMX ft. Hov & Nas!!!!!!!
— DJ E DUBBLE #DubbleOrNothing (@DJEDUBBLE) May 14, 2021
“The new DMX album is incredible.. Brought me to tears,” tweeted one DJ, who also remarked over the last song featuring Usher.
“This was the perfect LP for his legacy,” added another attendee.
The new DMX album is incredible..
Brought me to tears on the Heavy Hitters Zoom call. That last song w/ Usher?! He has Nas x 2, Hov, Alicia Keys, the Lox, Snoop, U2 & more..
Shits really dope
— The Mr Peter Parker Show (@MRPETERPARKER) May 14, 2021
I had privilege of being invited to listening party (virtual) for DMX new album. This was the perfect LP for his legacy. Nas on 2 songs, Jay-Z, LOX, Bono, Alicia Keys, Snoop, Griselda, Lil Wayne & others. Dope production. Y’all going to love it if you love DMX. #HipHop DJEDUB✌️
— TonyHanesDaDome (@EnterDaDome) May 14, 2021
In one of his final interviews with N.O.R.E.’s “Drink Champs” podcast earlier this year, X revealed that Pop Smoke would be a featured guest, but the song did not make the album for undisclosed reasons. “It didn’t make the cut because of a situation but Swizz didn’t go into detail,” tweeted Tony Hanes.
It didn’t make the cut because of a situation but Swizz didn’t go into detail.
— TonyHanesDaDome (@EnterDaDome) May 14, 2021
Exodus, DMX’s first album since 2012’s Undisputed, will be released May 28, less than two months after he died from a heart attack at 50.
“My brother X was one of the most pure and rare souls I’ve ever met,” Swizz previously said. “He lived his life dedicated to his family and music. Most of all, he was generous with his giving and loved his fans beyond measure. This album, X couldn’t wait for his fans all around the world to hear and show just how much he valued each and every single person that has supported him unconditionally.”