Carti’s almost-whiny style and signature ad-libs fit well with the instrumental. Track four, “Off the Grid,” is one that has garnered much attention, largely thanks to the features of Playboi Carti and Fivio Foreign. Up next is “God Breathed,” an ominous track with deep bass and the smooth vocals of Vory. West is then joined by longtime friend, Jay-Z, who raps a steady, yet effective verse. Any dark feelings are quickly shaken off by the powerful electric guitar chords of “Jail.” Listeners can almost see a smile on Kanye’s face as he belts the lyrics. After all, if you enjoy the music, why wouldn’t you want more?ĭonda begins with the eerie, yet meaningful “Donda Chant.” Donda, the name of Kanye’s late mother, is repeated at the rhythm of her final heartbeats. While this makes the album longer than some movies, it’s not inherently a bad thing. The project totals 1 hour and 49 minutes in length, featuring 27 tracks. The same thought process would repeat with the same result: no album. The date came and went, yet no album appeared. The world watched on as three grandiose listening events took place throughout August in the home stadiums of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and Chicago Bears.Īfter a Beats commercial featuring a snippet of the unreleased “No Child Left Behind” aired during the NBA Finals, many anticipated the album to be released on July 23. The build-up would have been considered absurd if it were anyone else, but this is Kanye West. This was evidenced by its first-day performance, racking up nearly 100 million streams on its debut day. It was a moment of joy for fans who had been eagerly awaiting the project. When Donda, Kanye’s 10th solo studio album, was released early Sunday morning, the waiting had finally come to an end. The artist’s latest album, and the preceding build-up, is just the latest example of this. There aren’t many public figures who are more polarizing than Kanye West.