''Return from Mecca'' is the title of the reunion 3rd album from Hip Hop group

X Clan X Clan (formerly stylized as XCLAN and often incorrectly spelled X-Clan) is a hip hop group from Brooklyn, New York, originally consisting of Grand Verbalizer Funkin' Lesson Brother J, Professor X the Overseer, Paradise the Architect, and S ...

, released on January 30, 2007. This is the group's first studio album in 15 years since 1992's ''

Xodus ''Xodus: The New Testament'' is the second album by Brooklyn-based hip hop group X Clan. ''Xodus'' is a sample-heavy ode to spiritualism and black nationalism. The album featured singles "Fire & Earth (100% Natural)" and "A.D.A.M." Track list ...

''. A music video was made of the single "Weapon X."

Contributors

X Clan originally consisted of four members, Brother J, Professor X, Sugar Shaft and Paradise the Architect. Sugar Shaft died in 1995 because of complications from AIDS, and Professor X died in early 2006 because of complications from

spinal meningitis Meningitis is acute or chronic inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, collectively called the meninges. The most common symptoms are fever, headache, and neck stiffness. Other symptoms include confusion o ...

, leaving only two of the original members. ''Return From Mecca'' features guest appearances from

Damian Marley Damian Robert Nesta "Jr. Gong" Marley (born 21 July 1978) is a Jamaican DJ, singer, lyricist and rapper. He is the recipient of four Grammy Awards. Early life, education and family Damian Marley is the youngest son of reggae musician Bob Marle ...

Chali 2na Charles Stewart (born June 26, 1971), better known as Chali 2na, is an American painter and rapper, associated with the groups Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli. He is known for his bass-baritone and quick delivery rapping style. Personal life Early l ...

Jurassic 5 Jurassic 5 is an American alternative hip hop group formed in 1994 by rappers Charles Stewart ( Chali 2na), Dante Givens (Akil), Courtenay Henderson (Soup aka Zaakir), Marc Stuart (Marc 7); and disc jockeys Mark Potsic ( DJ Nu-Mark) and Lucas ...

KRS-One Lawrence "Kris" Parker (born August 20, 1965), better known by his stage names KRS-One (; an abbreviation of "Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone") and Teacha, is an American rapper from New York City. He rose to prominence as part of ...

Kottonmouth Kings The Kottonmouth Kings is an American hip hop group formed in Placentia, California in 1996 by D-Loc and Saint Dog. The group advocates for legalizing cannabis, and their lyrics frequently refer to smoking marijuana. The group plays hip hop, ...

, RBX,

Abstract Rude Aaron Pointer, better known by his stage name Abstract Rude, is a rapper from Los Angeles, California. He is the MC of Abstract Tribe Unique, alongside dancers Zulu Butterfly and Irie Lion King, turntablist DJ Drez and producer Fat Jack. He is ...

, and

Jacoby Shaddix Jacoby Dakota Shaddix (born July 28, 1976) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, TV presenter and actor. He is best known as the founding member and the continuous lead singer of the California-based rock band Papa Roach since the band's fo ...

Papa Roach Papa Roach is an American rock band from Vacaville, California, formed in 1993. The original lineup consisted of lead vocalist Jacoby Shaddix, guitarist Jerry Horton, drummer Dave Buckner, bassist Will James, and trombonist Ben Luther. Aft ...

. Featured producers include

DJ Quik David Marvin Blake (born January 18, 1970), better known by his stage names DJ Quik or Da Quiksta, is an American rapper and producer, known for his production in the G-funk style of West Coast hip-hop. Blake has collaborated with Snoop Dogg, K ...

, DJ Khalil, and

Jake One Jacob Brian Dutton (born May 11, 1976), known professionally as Jake One, is an American record producer and songwriter.Palermo, Thomas (2008)Jake One Readies New Album, XLR8R, September 5, 2008Matos, Michaelangelo (2004)Rocketship Blowing Up, Se ...

Track listing

#"X Clan Album Intro" (Produced by DJ Fat Jack) #"Aragorn" (Produced by Quazedelic) #"Voodoo" featuring RBX & Quazedelic (Produced by DJ Khalil) #"Hovercraft" #"Why You Doin' That" (Produced by Bean One) #"Weapon X" (Produced by Ultraman) #"Speak the Truth" featuring

(Produced by

) #"Positrons" (Produced by Quazedelic) #"Mecca" featuring Jah Orah (Produced by Quazedelic) #"Prison" featuring Christian Scott (Produced by Proh Mic) #"Atonement" featuring Jah Orah (Produced by DJ Fat Jack) #"Brother, Brother" featuring

(Produced by

) #"Funky 4 You" featuring

(Produced by Quazedelic) #"Self Destruct" (Produced by J Thrill) #"Space People" featuring Quazedelic (Produced by Quazedelic) #"Trump Card" featuring Hannah Barbera (Produced by ACL, DJ Fat Jack & P-Nice) #"To the East" featuring YZ &

(Produced by DJ Fat Jack) #"Locomotion" featuring Daddy X, Tri State and

(Produced by Proh Mic) #"Americans" featuring

(Produced by Patrick P-Nice Shevelin) #"3rd Eyes On Me" featuring Tri State (Produced by DJ Khalil) #"Culture United" featuring

#"Respect" idden trackfeaturing

Tech N9ne Aaron Dontez Yates (born November 8, 1971), better known by his stage name Tech N9ne (pronounced "tech nine"), is an American rapper. In 1999, he and business partner Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. He has sold over two ...

References

2007 albums X Clan albums Suburban Noize Records albums Albums produced by DJ Khalil Albums produced by DJ Quik Albums produced by Jake One Political music albums by American artists {{2007-hiphop-album-stub