Ruff Ryders & Swizz Beatz Announce Final DMX Album ‘EXODUS’
As fans around the world continue to celebrate the life of hip-hop icon DMX, his career-long producer and friend Swizz Beatz announces today that the legendary rapper’s posthumous studio album of all new original material, “EXODUS,” has been set for release on May 28th via Def Jam Recordings.
Swizz Beatz; executive producer and producer of “EXODUS” – issued the following statement;
“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. 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.”
His debut album, It’s Dark, and Hell is Hot, didn’t arrive until 1998, and reached #1 on the Billboard 200.
DMX quickly followed up with his second album, Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood, making him the first living artist to release two chart-topping albums in the same year. He eventually released six more studio albums, with three more reaching No. 1 and one reaching #2.
His success in music primed him for acting. He starred in Hype Williams’ hip hop classic Belly and followed that success with roles in Romeo Must Die and Exit Wounds.
