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New Music Friday! It's every audiophile's favorite day of the week, and some of our favorite artists from all different genres have blessed us with new tunes.Nearly two months after his death, DMX's eighth studio album,, was released posthumously, with the help of longtime friend and producer Swizz Beatz. «My brother X was one of the most pure and rare souls I’ve ever met.

Completed before DMX's tragic passing, Exodus marks the rapper's first posthumous full-length release and eighth studio album. His longtime collaborator Swizz Beatz executive produced the project and shepherded it to completion; JAY-Z, Nas, Lil Wayne, Bono, Alicia Keys, Usher, Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, Westside Gunn, Snoop Dogg, and more feature.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIt’s hard not to listen to DMX’s posthumous album “Exodus” — which the rapper completed just weeks before his death on April 9 — without feeling wistfulness, but there are many classic moments on the set.One in particular is a rare team-up between DMX’s fellow New York rappers Jay-Z and Nas, bringing three of the greatest MCs of all time — not to mention one of its legendary producers in album executive producer Swizz Beatz — on a single track.Over rich, thumping

Swizz Beatz has paid an emotional tribute to his “brother” DMX at the Billboard Music Awards.The producer hailed the talent of his close friend, who died last month, when he took to the stage at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theatre to present the award for Top Rap Song.“This year in hip-hop has been really hard,” Beatz said.“We lost so many amazing souls. We would like to honour their lives, and I would like to honour my brother, DMX, the great.“He made music with raw passion.

Swizz Beatz took the stage at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday to present the award for Top Rap Song, and he took a moment to celebrate his late friend and «brother,» DMX.«This year in hip-hop has been really hard,» Beatz reflected. «We lost so many amazing souls.

DMX‘s forthcoming posthumous album ‘Exodus’ has been revealed – check it out below.The album, due out later this month, will feature U2‘s Bono, Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, Nas and many more.After announcing the album earlier this week, DMX’s longtime collaborator Swizz Beatz has now shared the tracklisting for ‘Exodus’.See the running order below.A post shared by Swizz Beatz (@therealswizzz)The legendary rapper, whose real name was Earl Simmons, died on April 9 at the age of 50.

Alicia Keys‘ dedication to self-care improved all of her relationships. In an op-ed for USA Today, the 40-year-old singer revealed how, after committing herself to a “consistent spiritual practice,” she became a better mom, wife and daughter.

Alicia Keys' dedication to self-care improved all of her relationships. In an op-ed for , the 40-year-old singer revealed how, after committing herself to a «consistent spiritual practice,» she became a better mom, wife and daughter.The singer's journey into spirituality and meditation began after the birth of her second son, 6-year-old Genesis.

RELEASESA posthumous DMX album, titled ‘Exodus’, will be released on 28 May through Def Jam. Producer Swizz Beatz says: “My brother X was one of the most pure and rare souls I’ve ever met.

NEW YORK -- A new album from DMX will be released later this month.DMX's longtime producer and collaborator, Grammy winner Swizz Beatz, announced on Monday that “EXODUS" will feature new material and drop on May 28.“My brother X was one of the most pure and rare souls I’ve ever met. He lived his life dedicated to his family and music.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn the days after DMX’s death from a heart attack last month, several people close to the veteran rapper said that he recently had completed a new studio album, but did not provide further details.Some details arrived on Monday from his longtime friend and producer, Swizz Beatz: “Exodus,” an album of all-new original material, will arrive on May 28 via Ruff Ryders and Def Jam Recordings, the home of his most successful recordings, with whom he signed a new deal in

Many of DMX‘s friends came to pay tribute to the late rapper at his memorial in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday, April 24. Among those who spoke were rappers Eve — the “First Lady of the Ruff Ryders” — and past collaborator Nas. Standing with Alicia Keys‘ husband Swizz Beatz, Eve remembered her longtime friend. “I am seriously the luckiest, luckiest woman in the world to have been adopted by the Ruff Ryders, but to have known DMX the way that I knew him as a man, a father, a friend,” she said.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorJust days after DMX died, a new song from the Epix series “Godfather of Harlem” has been released, featuring the late rapper with his longtime friend Swizz Beatz and French Montana.

roughly a week following the passing of legendary rapper DMX, a posthumous song of his has been released, titled ‘Been To War’.Written for the series Godfather Of Harlem, starring Forest Whitaker, ‘Been To War’ also features Swizz Beatz and French Montana.DMX handles most of the song, helming the chorus – “You tried to catch me motherfucker, I’ma burn this shit here” – with Montana behind the second verse.Listen to ‘Been To War’ below:DMX – real name Earl Simmons – was hospitalised following a

Swizz Beatz has shared a touching tribute to his friend and frequent collaborator DMX following news of the rapper’s death.The legendary rapper, whose real name was Earl Simmons, died on Friday (April 9) at the age of 50.

Swizz Beatz has revealed that Dr. Dre almost took part in a VERZUZ battle but pulled out at the eleventh hour.VERZUZ is the popular entertainment series that pits producers, songwriters and artists against each other in a rap battle style format on Instagram Live and Triller.Competitors take it in turns playing a song from a list of 20 from their discography, as fans, friends and fellow artists watch on.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorVerzuz is going ‘90s for its most recently announced matchup, which will see two all-female R&B legends squaring off: SWV against Xscape.The popular series, which was recently acquired by gaming platform Triller, launched last March with a battle between founders Swizz Beatz and Timbaland.

Verzuz, the wildly popular pandemic-era live-streamed music series, has been sold to the Triller Network, the company behind the video platform Triller, according to a Pitchfork report. Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, the hip-hop megaproducers behind Verzuz, will become "larger shareholders" as part of the deal, according to the report.

DMX has revealed that he has a collaboration on the way with Bono called ‘Skyscrapers’.Speaking in a new interview, the rapper discussed his much anticipated comeback album which will feature an array of guests including the U2 frontman.“It’s crazy,” DMX said about the track, speaking on N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN’s Drink Champs podcast.

Busta Rhymes has named the likes of Jay-Z and Eminem as potential Verzuz opponents.The US webcast series, which was created by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, pits producers, songwriters and artists against each other in a rap battle style format on Instagram Live and Apple Music.During a new interview with Complex, Busta – real name Trevor George Smith Jr – was pressed on who he would like to face in the Verzus ring, with T.I.

VERZUZ battle between A Tribe Called Quest and OutKast could be on the way, according to the virtual series’ co-founder Swizz Beatz.Speaking to DJ Kid Capri on Instagram Live, the super producer let it slip that he and the VERZUZ team have been working on getting the two iconic groups together for the series.“We got A Tribe Called Quest and OutKast. [It’s] pending,” Swizz said.

Alicia Keys couldn't get any sweeter. The 15-time GRAMMY Award winner just released her seventh studio album, titled, has done a superb job being the resident artist on, and recently celebrated 10 years of wedded bliss with her husband, Swizz Beatz.

15-time Grammy winners can be fan-girls.Clearly, that is the case with Alicia Keys. Her seventh studio album, which dropped on Friday, may be titled simply “Alicia,” but there is another R&B queen who gets a song named after her on the LP: Jill Scott.A great Scott, she must be.“Jill Scott,” featuring the titular singer herself, is a sensual slow jam that might have you wonder who’s actually singing.

Hip hop royalty! Diddy, 50, was spotted hanging out with several A-List friends in Malibu on Saturday, Aug. 22, including Travis Scott, 29, Nas, 46, Quavo, 29 and super producer Swizz Beatz, 41. The guys were joined by various members of their entourages as they enjoyed hung out at the beach, taking in the picturesque scenery. It’s unclear if the group were just enjoying a casual hangout or potentially working on a project, but it seeing them all together definitely had fans thinking!

Verzuz, the breakout live-streaming battle series co-helmed by legendary hip-hop producers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, will now be available on Apple Music and Beats 1.Each battle will be simulcast live on the music streaming service for free, at the same time it streams on the Verzuz Instagram account.

T.I. has challenged 50 Cent to a ‘Verzuz’ battle in a message sent to 50 on his birthday.It’s set to be the latest edition of the popular series initiated by producers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, that began on Instagram at the start of the coronavirus lockdown, which sees high-profile rappers, producers and singers facing off and playing highlights from their respective discographies.“For your birthday, I offer you a challenge, sir,” T.I.

Swizz Beatz was not happy when a 2013 collaboration between Drake and Busta Rhymes leaked on June 17. He discussed the situation during an Instagram Live with Busta on June 20, and referred to Drake as a “p***y” for “not letting” Busta release the song himself. Busta defended Drake, and explained, “He didn’t come to me to make a record with me. He wanted to do [producer J Dilla’s] beat. Dilla beats. That’s what it was about. That’s all I’m saying.”

John Legend and Alicia Keys will take a VIP seat at their piano benches Friday, June 19 at 8 p.m. ET for a Juneteenth special edition of the "Verzuz" battles.Created by legendary hip-hop producers Timbaland and Keys' husband Swizz Beatz to combat the boredom of staying at home due to coronavirus, this "Verzuz" battle will celebrate Juneteenth, the day slavery ended in America.