From DMX’s 1998 album Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood, “The Omen” is the dark, theatrical sequel to his earlier track “Damien.” Produced by Swizz Beatz, the track fuses horrorcore rap with industrial rock aesthetics — amplified by a chilling feature from Marilyn Manson. Production by Swizz Beatz is sparse but ominous: deep 808s, eerie synth stabs, and a sinister, almost cinematic use of space. The beat builds tension like a horror film score, giving DMX plenty of room to perform a spiritual and psychological breakdown.

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