DMX performs onstage during the Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour at The Forum on October 4, 2016 in Inglewood, California.
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The Listening: DMX, Roc Marciano and The Alchemist and More
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have finally released their long-awaited sequel to Doggystyle as well.
Wow — already halfway through the last month of the year. This week brings us a handful of notable new songs and projects, with the main one being Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s Missionary.
After being teased two years ago, the sequel to the pair’s classic Doggystyle is out, and celebrates the occasion with an array of big-name features, including Eminem, Method Man, Jhene Aiko and others.
There’s also Roc Marciano and The Alchemist’s The Skeleton Key, which rounds out what has already been a productive year for the pair’s respective outputs. Meanwhile, Def Jam has released Let Us Pray: Chapter X , a new album that merges DMX's famous prayers with gospel and verses from other rappers.
As for new songs, we’ve got a track from the legendary Redman, which finds him rapping with the energy and heart of his younger self, as well as a new song from Offset as he continues his path as a solo artist.
Each week, Okayplayer will deliver a roundup of all the latest new heat from some of our favorite artists. Check out the latest offerings below.
NEW SONGS
RIO DA YUNG OG, “RIO FREE”
The Michigan rapper celebrates his recent release from prison with what is essentially a “first day out” drop.
OFFSET, “SWING MY WAY”
The former Migos member continues to chart his own way as a solo artist with this Turbo-produced track.
REDMAN, “JERSEY”
The legendary MC sounds as animated and invigorated as he was during his younger days on this new single.
EST GEE, “RIP LU MIKE”
The Louisville rapper’s latest offering as a tribute to EST Lu Mike, Gee’s late friend and collaborator.
NEW ALBUMS
SNOOP DOGG AND DR. DRE, ‘Missionary’
The duo finally released their long-awaited sequel to Doggystyle, with the 16-track project featuring Method Man, Eminem and more.
ROC MARCIANO AND THE ALCHEMIST, ‘The Skeleton Key’
The two revered hip-hop figures have linked up for a new collaborative album, which follows up on 2022’s The Elephant Man’s Bones.
DMX, ‘Let Us Pray: Chapter X’
DMX’s second posthumous release features appearances from Killer Mike, Snoop Dogg and others.
BOSSMAN DLOW, ‘Dlow Curry’
The rising rap artist has dropped his debut album, which features notable guest appearances from Glorilla, Babyface Ray, Ice Spice and others.
9TH WONDER, ‘Zion X’
The brilliant producer releases a batch of instrumentals, with some of them including features from Swank, Will Jordan and Seattle’s Key.
