Kim Ximya Drops First Full-Length Album in Six Years with ‘Dogma’

SOUTH KOREA — Kim Ximya just officially released “Dogma”, his second full-length album and first in six years. The ten-track digital release follows the surprise arrival of a 26-minute video of the same name on September 4, offering fans two distinct ways to experience the project.

Across all ten tracks, Ximya worked hand in hand with Sound Supply Service, a label recognized for its innovative and distinctive sound. The project also extends beyond its digital release, with a limited physical edition that takes an unconventional form: a compact listening device with a built-in speaker rather than a traditional CD.

From the beginning, it was announced that the physical edition would feature music that differs 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. 

The album’s release follows the premiere of the 26-minute music video for “Dogma”, directed by artist and filmmaker Park Chan-kyong. The film brings together Park’s own paintings and video work with archival footage from the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), reworked into a new visual piece for “Dogma”. 

See tracklisting below:

1. Me Life & Nothing Else
2. Move My Feet
3. T-H-I-R-S-T-Y
4. It’s That
5. 9 Out Of 10
6. HDI HDI HDI HDI HDI HDI
7. Zulu Love
8. Hanat Dool Set
9. SOTS
10. Keep Counting

Kim Ximya, now stands as one of modern day’s most influential rappers in South Korea. Known to venture away from traditional sounds, lyrics and song structure, his name first skyrocketed into the public consciousness when he released his debut EP “KYOMI” under the collaborative duo name XXX alongside producer FRNK.

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 around the world and also helped opened a new avenue for Korean hip hop to elevate and expand into the West.

Outside of XXX, Kim Ximya has continued expanding his solo catalog through releases including “Moonshine”, “DOG”, “Bundle 1″, and “w18c”, further establishing himself as both a rapper and producer. His collaborators have ranged from Beenzino, CL, Crush, and Jay Park to Cautious Clay and French producer Simo Cell, while his songwriting has also appeared on releases 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 without fully belonging to any one scene.

Today, he is one of the most sought after, go-to artists for features and other collaborations. 

Watch “Dogma” here: