Xodus
Xodus: The New Testament is the second studio album by American hip hop group X Clan. It was released on May 19, 1992 via Polydor Records. Recording sessions took place at I.N.S. Studios and Quadrasonic Studio in New York. Production was handled by X Clan themselves. The album peaked at number 31 on the Billboard 200 and number 11 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States. It featured three singles: "Fire & Earth", "Xodus" and "A.D.A.M.".
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| Released | May 19, 1992 | |||
| Recorded | 1991−92 | |||
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| Genre | Political hip hop | |||
| Length | 52:35 | |||
| Label | Polydor 513 225 | |||
| Producer | X Clan | |||
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| Singles from Xodus: The New Testament | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Chicago Tribune | [2] |
| Entertainment Weekly | B[3] |
| Los Angeles Times | [4] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Foreplay" |
| 4:07 |
| 2. | "Cosmic Ark" |
| 5:36 |
| 3. | "A.D.A.M." |
| 4:44 |
| 4. | "Xodus" |
| 4:26 |
| 5. | "F.T.P." | 4:15 | |
| 6. | "Fire & Earth (100% Natural)" |
| 6:27 |
| 7. | "Holy Rum Swig" |
| 5:13 |
| 8. | "Ooh Baby" |
| 4:51 |
| 9. | "Rhythem of God" |
| 3:47 |
| 10. | "Verbal Papp" |
| 4:34 |
| 11. | "Funk Liberation" |
| 4:35 |
| Total length: | 52:35 | ||
- Sample credits
- Track 2 contains sample "Funky Sensation" performed by Gwen McCrae
- Track 3 contains sample "Mister Magic" performed by Grover Washington Jr.
- Track 4 contains samples "Funky Worm" by Ohio Players and "Flashlight" by Parliament
- Track 5 contains sample "Hold On" performed by En Vogue
- Track 6 contains samples "The Thrill Is Gone" performed by B.B. King, "Hush, Somebody's Calling My Name" performed by Ry Cooder and "Troglodyte" performed by Jimmy Castor
- Track 7 contains samples "Funky Drummer" and "Brother Rapp" performed by James Brown
- Track 8 contains samples "Impeach the President" by The Honey Drippers and "Love's In Need Of Love Today" performed by Stevie Wonder
- Track 11 contains sample "Atomic Dog" performed by George Clinton
Personnel
- Jason "Brother J" Hunter – producer, arranger, mixing
- L. Robert "Professor X" Carson – producer, arranger, mixing
- Claude "Paradise" Gray – producer, arranger, mixing
- Anthony "The Rhythm Provider Sugar Shaft" Hardin – producer (track 6)
- Jessie Torres – recording, engineering
- Kenny Ortiz – recording, engineering
- Mike French – recording, engineering
- Prince Charles Alexander – recording, engineering
- Winston Rosa – recording, engineering
- George DuBose – art direction, photography
- Dana Shimizu – design
- Ron Jaramillo – design
- Toni L. Taylor – illustration
- Lisa Renée Young – coordinator
- Mark J. Cheatham – booking
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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References
- Kellman, Andy. "X Clan - Xodus Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- May, Mitchell (July 30, 1992). "X ClanXodus (Polydor) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR)From the slow, funky..." Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- Bernard, James (July 10, 1992). "Xodus: The New Testament". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- Oumano, Elena (June 21, 1992). "XCLAN; "Xodus"; Polydor ; * * *". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- "XClan, TLP". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
- "XClan, BLP". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
- "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1992". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
External links
- XClan – Xodus The New Testament at Discogs (list of releases)
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