Some people remember DMX for his late boss Ruff Ryder's growl and take-no-prisoners bars about the dangers that might come his way. But MC-born Earl Simmons was also memorably a deeply spiritual man whose lyrics often focused on the push and pull between sin and salvation.
The final, holiest side of the born-again rapper's personality will appear on his upcoming posthumous album Let Us Pray: Chapter X. The eight-track collection from Def Jam/UMe due out December 13th will combine DMX's prayers with original music created by Grammy Award-winning gospel songwriter/producer Warryn Campbell (Kanye West, Alicia Keys).
“Working Let Us Pray: Chapter X it was one of the most rewarding experiences for me as a creative,” Campbell said in a statement. “When you hear DMX's voice, it inspires instant creativity and what better way to show who X really was than through prayer. I believe I can speak for MC Lyte, Killer Mike, Snoop Dogg, LeCrae, Mary Mary, Lena Byrd Miles and Terrace Martin when I say it was an honor and a privilege to be a part of this amazing work.”
According to a release, “Campbell specifically created new original music to accompany DMX's signature prayers and instrumentally scored these spoken messages straight from the artist's heart.” The album features a number of additional vocals from artists such as rappers Snoop Dogg, Killer Mike, MC Lyte and LeCrae, MC/producer Terrace Martin, as well as gospel acts Mary Mary, Lena Byrd Miles and the RoyzNoyz Orchestra.
“Finally, Let Us Pray: Chapter X reflects the depth, emotion and spirituality of DMX and invites fans to celebrate his legacy from a new perspective,” according to a statement about the album from the ordained MC pastor who died at 50 in April 2021 of a heart attack. . “Let us pray/ Father, thank you for making me righteous/ And accepted through the blood of Jesus/ Because of that, I'm blessed and favored by you/ I'm the object of your affection,” DMX intones over sweeping chords. the emotional first single “Favor”.
The collection is the continuation of 2021 Crowd exitthe first posthumous album from the late “Party Up” rapper. X's seventh and final album released during his lifetime was in 2012 Undisputed.
Listen to “Favor” here and check out the full tracklist below:
1. “Favor” (feat. Killer Mike, Mary Mary, & RoyzNoyz Orchestra)
2. “Bear” With Me (feat. LeCrae)
3. “One Life To Do It” (feat. MC Lyte & RoyzNoyz Orchestra)
4. “Until I'm Gone” (feat. Snoop Dogg, Terrace Martin and Lena Byrd Miles)
5. “Favor” (Instrumental)
6. “Bear With Me” (Instrumental)
7. “One Life To Do It” (Instrumental)
8. “Until I Leave” (Instrumental)
from our partners at https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/dmx-posthumous-spiritual-album-let-us-pray-chapter-x-1235811186/
