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Exodus review: Rapper DMX's posthumous record is earnest, showcasing every side to him
FirstpostWhat Exodus had in its favour right from its inception was a renewed, urgent sense of conviction from DMX and a whole lot of star power by way of collaborations. That’s pretty much how it goes with late American rap artist DMX’s newly released album Exodus, which released on 28 May, just over a month after his demise on 9 April. DMX’s long-standing collaborators The LOX’s Jadakiss, Styles P and Sheek Louch lead on ‘That’s My Dog’ to set the tone for the album, and the verses show that the intent on Exodus is serious. The three more mainstream, perhaps chart-friendly attempts from Exodus are seen with ‘Hold Me Down’ featuring Alicia Keys and a rare hip-hop turn for U2 frontman Bono on ‘Skyscrapers.’ DMX runs amok even on one of the most uplifting, pop-leaning tracks on Exodus, juxtaposed against Bono’s sublime, aspirational vocals. In a world without DMX carrying forward his very distinct form of hip-hop, at least he’s left behind an earnest record showcasing every side to him.
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