DMX Contributes A Sinister Verse To ‘Been To War’ With Swizz Beatz And French Montana

Just a week ago, the world was hit with the sad news that hip-hop legend DMX passed away at the age of 50. His death arrived a week after he was hospitalized by a reported overdose, which led to a heart attack that left him in a coma. The news came as the rapper prepared to return with his first album in more than eight years. While fans wait to see if and when they’ll receive that project, they can enjoy a new verse from the rapper through guest feature alongside Swizz Beatz and French Montana.

The three artists join forces for “Been To War,” a rambunctious effort that sees all parties expressing the lack of fear they each possess as they’ve each seen the worse that life has to offer. Swizz Beatz leads the way with a raucous hook that serves as the perfect opener for DMX to arrive and lay a sinister verse. Then, French Montana comes through to close things out on the track. The song was released as a part of the soundtrack to the new season of Epix’s Godfather Of Harlem series.

“Been To War” arrives after DMX’s music streams jumped by almost 1,000% since his death. The rapper’s passing also saw his autobiography return to the bestsellers list.

You can listen to the new song in the video above.

CJ Recruits French Montana And Rowdy Rebel For His NYC Remix Of ‘Whoopty’

Staten Island rapper CJ has a bonafide hit on his hands with his Bollywood-sampling single “Whoopty,” tightening drill’s stranglehold on the New York rap scene. Now, he looks to further ingratiate himself with the Big Apple’s rap fans by giving them a remix of the song just for them. The “Whoopty NYC Remix” features a pair of Empire State stalwarts in the Bronx-bred, underrated hitmaker French Montana and the recently-released rabble-rouser Rowdy Rebel.

Featuring a slightly re-worked sample, the remix sees the three rappers delivering updated verses boasting of their money, fame, and respect in the rap game. When the original came out, I was struck by how similar to French Montana I thought newcomer CJ sounded; on the remix, that comparison is heightened and enhanced, but it also shows just how versatile both rappers really are to not completely step on each other’s toes (the effect is similar to when Ghostface did a song with Action Bronson, and suddenly everything just clicked for the younger rapper).

Meanwhile, Rowdy Rebel’s comeback campaign appears to be proceeding swimmingly. After surviving a six-year bid, he’s returned with a more polished flow and gameness to take on any and all new musical trends, unwilling to become the out-of-touch oldhead that laments how much things have changed. It’s a good look for him and his feature has the added benefit of a cross-co-sign effect for CJ; the younger rapper gets the approval of older fans while the older rapper gets to stay cool in the younger generation’s eyes. It’s a win-win and to be honest, another collaboration wouldn’t go amiss.

Watch the video for CJ’s “Whoopty NYC Remix” featuring French Montana and Rowdy Rebel above.

CJ is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

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Iggy Azalea Ends Drama With French Montana’s Brother

Australian rapper Iggy Azalea is reportedly in the clear regarding a lawsuit filed against her involving the brother of her alleged ex-boyfriend, Moroccan rapper French Montana. The case stemmed from an auto accident that happened two years ago. Iggy Azalea Was Being Sued By Victim Back in 2018, platinum-selling rapper French Montana’s brother, Ayoub Kharbouch, […]

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Look: French Montana Shares Boo’d Up Moments Hanging Out With Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion French Montana hanging out

New York rapper French Montana is all about soaking in epic moments and capturing them for the world to see. This week, the hip-hop star shared a slideshow of pics hanging out with Texas rap heavyweight Megan Thee Stallion. Look and swipe below! “Don’t let the suckers f*ck it up for the real ones out […]

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