Kim Ximya has released Dogma, his second full-length album and his first in six years. The 10-track digital release follows the surprise arrival of a 26-minute video of the same name on September 4, 2026, offering fans two distinct ways to experience the project. Fans can listen to the album here and watch the music video here.
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Across all 10 tracks, Ximya worked with Sound Supply Service, a label known for its innovative, distinctive sound. The project extends beyond its digital release with a limited physical edition in an unconventional form: a compact listening device with a built-in speaker rather than a traditional CD.
Early on, it was announced that the physical edition would feature music distinct from the digital release, adding another layer to the listening experience. The edition sold 3,500 copies through pre-orders alone, temporarily selling out at select retailers.
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The album’s release follows the premiere of the 26-minute Dogma music video, directed by artist and filmmaker Park Chan-kyong. The film combines Park’s own paintings and video work with archival footage from the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), reworked into a compelling visual companion piece.
Dogma Tracklisting:
- ”Me Life & Nothing Else”
- ”Move My Feet”
- ”T-H-I-R-S-T-Y”
- ”It’s That”
- ”9 Out Of 10″
- ”HDI HDI HDI HDI HDI HDI”
- ”Zulu Love”
- ”Hanat Dool Set”
- ”SOTS”
- Keep Counting”
Kim Ximya, one of modern-day’s most influential South Korean rappers, has made unprecedented headlines across major media outlets, including The New York Times, Pitchfork, Billboard, and BBC Radio.
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Known for stepping away from traditional sounds, lyrics, and song structures, his name first rose to public consciousness with the release of the debut EP KYOMI alongside producer FRNK under the collaborative moniker XXX. Across their releases—KYOMI, LANGUAGE, and SECOND LANGUAGE—the duo blurred the boundaries between music, visual art, and contemporary culture.
Their collaborations with French animator Mattis Dovier earned Vimeo Staff Picks, coverage from VICE and Animation Magazine, and screenings at film and music festivals worldwide, opening a new avenue for Korean hip-hop to expand into the West.
XXX’s music also attracted international critical attention. LANGUAGE and SECOND LANGUAGE received Pitchfork scores of 7.3 and 7.5, respectively, making them among the highest-rated Korean albums the publication reviewed at the time. In 2019, XXX won Best Rap & Hip-Hop Song at the Korean Music Awards and joined experimental hip-hop group Injury Reserve as support on their North American tour.
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Outside of XXX, Kim Ximya has continued expanding his solo catalog through releases such as Moonshine, DOG, Bundle 1, and w18c, further establishing himself as both a rapper and producer. His collaborators range from Beenzino, CL, Crush, and Jay Park to Cautious Clay and French producer Simo Cell, while his songwriting has appeared on tracks by BTS’s V and NewJeans.
Across these projects, Kim Ximya has consistently occupied a space where underground experimentation, electronic music, and contemporary pop intersect. Today, he remains one of the most sought-after collaborators in the industry.
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