But 'Only One' marked the most distinct shift in style for Kanye. Kanye continued the momentum with singles like 'Four Five Seconds', which has also been omitted from The Life of Pablo, and 'Wolves'. 12, on Twitter.Yeezy season hype began with the release of Kanye’s both stellar and soulful experimental ballad 'Only One' (which has unfortunately been left out of album). Music signee Charlie Heat seems to have put a twist on “Facts.” Only Kanye knows what will end up on the finished album. Not only did ‘Ye switch up the track list this morning after the listening, he re-added songs like “No More Parties in L.A.” and “30 Hours” that had been cut from previous versions and tweaked songs that had previously been released Vic Mensa and Sia were replaced by Frank Ocean on “Wolves,” and G.O.O.D. But one thing we’ve always known about Kanye - and that he’s reinforced repeatedly during this album rollout - is that nothing is ever set in stone until the album is finally in hands. Usually, an album listening party is a celebration, a time for an artist to finally showcase their finished product just ahead of its commercial release. Yeezy capped the breakout look by announcing to the Madison Square Garden crowd that Desiigner had signed to G.O.O.D. Music president Pusha T confirmed Desiigner appears on two tracks on The Life of Pablo. The young MC’s song “Panda” has exploded since its release in December, and ‘Ye interpolates the song on “Freestyle 4,” while G.O.O.D. Most would be forgiven for admitting that they’d never heard of Brooklyn rapper Desiigner before yesterday, but Kanye cares little for what anyone else thinks. Kanye’s got a new protege under his tutelage Kanye West Debuts ’30 Hours,’ Announces ‘The Life of Pablo’ Will Arrive Todayħ.
Kanye tried his hand at rapping over Metro Boomin’s production when he flipped Future and Drake’s “Jumpman” for his New Year’s Eve release “Facts” (which now has been added to the album), and he employs the young producer again for the beat to “Father Stretch My Hands.” ‘Ye lets every listener become his plus-one on this wild adventure he calls “life.” “I’m a deadbeat cousin, I hate family reunions,” he offers at one point. On the previously released “Real Friends,” West runs through the pressures of being a famous family man. On the reflective track featuring The Weeknd, he keeps his haters at arm’s length while looking out for self: “I wish I could go ahead and fuck my life up / Can’t let ’em get to me / And even though I always fuck my life up / Only I can mention me.”
Kanye West goes emo on “FML” and “Real Friends”Īs ruthless as West can be, he knows he’s human. Kanye West Combines His Two Loves With ‘Life of Pablo’ Album & Yeezy Season 3 Debut at MSGĥ. “I need every bad bitch up in Equinox,” he raps.Ī video posted by Pete Wentz on at 3:09pm PST Here, Kanye West pulls a Beyonce (specifically that Red Lobster shout out on “Formation”) by giving a lyrical dap to the high-end gym franchise Equinox. The Chicago rapper turns life into a SportsCenter countdown by only focusing on his top plays on “Highlights” featuring Young Thug and The-Dream. Don’t be surprised if Equinox memberships spike Taylor Swift Cautioned Kanye West About ‘Famous’ and its ‘Strong Misogynistic Message’ģ. “Famous” has also been shrouded in controversy given this lyric referencing Taylor Swift: “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex / Why? I made that bitch famous.”
Rihanna and Swizz Beatz lend star power to “Famous”ĭespite reports that West stepped down as executive producer of her recent release Anti to focus on his own effort, Rihanna offers ‘Ye an alley-oop for the Swizz Beatz-produced TLOP cut “Famous” that also salutes Sister Nancy with the “Bam Bam” sample and Nina Simone by chopping up “Do What You Gotta Do” and letting it ride through the end. Shout out to for pulling me and in for #UltraLightBeam Da Homey is on his producer grind!! RT #DontStopGetItGetItĢ. Fellow Chicagoan Chance The Rapper also appears on the standout hip-hop hymn, even twisting a Kanye lyric from “Otis” to his own: “I made ‘Sunday Candy,’ I’m never going to hell/I met Kanye West, I’m never going to fail.” Price shouted out Fonzworth Bentley as the producer behind the cut. With Kirk Franklin helming the spiritual track, Kelly Price also appears with soulful vocals that would make even the least devout churchgoer raise their hands to the heaven. West recruited an all-star cast for the album’s opener. “Ultra Light Beam” shows Kanye allowing powerhouse talent room in the spotlight The album is being mastered and will be out today… added on a couple of tracks… /6lBxcd83N2ġ.