Let Us Pray: Chapter X

Though the secular generally trumps the sacred across rap’s biggest hits, the genre’s relationship with faith and religion nonetheless manifests via the lyrics of many of its more notable artists. Among them, DMX became known to his true fans for his declarative sermons almost as much as his distinctive Yonkers bark. On *Let Us Pray: Chapter X*, his second posthumous project after 2021’s guest-heavy *Exodus*, a handful of his hip-hop homilies find fresh arrangements by Warryn Campbell and high-profile support from guest vocalists. Though Killer Mike is the first to take the pulpit, on “Favor,” the late Earl Simmons soon emerges with gratitude and gravitas, backed by powerful choir callbacks from Mary Mary. Christian rap star Lecrae gives glory to God on “Bear With Me” before X, in turn, offers his own words of gratitude. His voice booms on “One Life To Do It” with MC Lyte and quavers on “Until I’m Gone” with Snoop Dogg. Instrumentals for all four songs follow, leaving space for the listener’s own prayers.