Some noted an improvement from West's previous work and praised the composition, though numerous reviewers criticized the long runtime. The album polarized music critics, particularly for its cohesiveness. " Hurricane" was released as the lead single in September 2021, and was followed by both " Believe What I Say" and " Off the Grid" in November. Upon its release, Kanye West accused Universal Music Group of having released Donda without his approval, which the label denied. Themes explored include religion, West's estrangement from his then-wife Kim Kardashian, and his late mother Donda West, the album's namesake whom its release is dedicated to. It is both minimalist and maximalist, with darker lyrical content and production in comparison to West's prior efforts, as well as a reduced use of drums and absence of profanity. The album's style has been described variously as hip hop, gospel, progressive rap, and pop, and incorporates elements of trap and drill. The initial version of Donda was initially set for release in July 2020, under the title of God's Country, but experienced multiple delays and continuous alterations to tracks and the tracklist prior to its final release. West, BoogzDaBeast, Dem Jointz, Mike Dean, and Ojivolta primarily helmed its production. It features guest vocals from the Sunday Service Choir, Jay-Z, The Weeknd, Playboi Carti, Jay Electronica, Lil Baby, Travis Scott, Lil Durk, Kid Cudi, DaBaby, Pop Smoke, Fivio Foreign, and Marilyn Manson, among various others vocals from Chris Brown were also included prior to the album being updated. West recorded much of the material at multiple locations in the summer of 2021, including Bighorn Mountain Ranch in Wyoming and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Man listen! The production is light years ahead of it’s time, and the bars sound like he’s broke & hungry trying to get signed again.Donda is the tenth studio album by American rapper Kanye West, released through GOOD Music on August 29, 2021, with distribution handled by Def Jam Recordings, his last release with the label. Laboy tweeted his thoughts saying, “ Kanye played his new album for me & last night in Vegas. The Chicago rapper also played the album for Kevin Durant and Revolt.TV’s Justin Laboy. Last Sunday in Las Vegas, West conducted a public listening for DONDA, where he previewed a new song with Baby Keem. Back in 2018, he transported a slew of journalists and celebrities to Wyoming for his Ye listening party. In 2016, he debuted The Life of Pablo at a Madison Square Garden fashion show. In recent years, West has held a number of high-profile album release parties. (Artwork by Louise Bourgeois) /G8Im71lrbC Those interested in attending can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster with prices ranging from $20 to $50 USD. The event will take place on Thursday, July 22, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In a post by fellow label member Pusha T on Monday, he announced that Kanye West is hosting an open-to-the-public listening event in Atlanta. Signs of Kanye West dropping a new album seem to be pouring out, indicating YEEZY Season is indeed upon us.
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