Exodus by DMX

Exodus (also known as EXODUS 1:7) is the eighth and first posthumous studio album by American rapper DMX. It was released on May 28, 2021, through Def Jam Recordings. It is DMX's first studio album since Undisputed (2012), and his first with Def Jam since Grand Champ (2003). Work had commenced on Exodus prior to the death of DMX. He recorded Exodus in American rapper Snoop Dogg's studio, in Los Angeles, California. Swizz Beatz is the executive producer of the album. During the recording of the album, DMX would only record in the daytime, according to Swizz Beatz. Musicians Bono, Griselda, and Lil Wayne, as well as DMX's daughter, Sonovah appear on the album. Late rapper Pop Smoke was set to appear on the album, but his verse ended up being used in a different song. Following DMX's death, his Instagram account released a post with the caption "5/28 The Legacy continues....#ExodusAlbum". The album shares its title with DMX's son and its cover was shot by photographer Jonathan Mannion. Its track listing was revealed on May 14, 2021, by Swizz Beatz on Instagram. ℗ 2021 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.