Kanye West is back in the groove, and it’s all thanks to his daughter, North. The legendary rapper shared on social media how she’s reignited his love for making music, sparking a creative surge while working on his new album ‘Bully.’
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Kanye attributed his renewed musical excitement to his 11-year-old daughter, North. He described how she inspired him to dive back into the world of beatmaking. Posting a picture of North in a recording studio, Kanye wrote, ‘This little girl made me love music again.’ His return to the ASR-10 sampling keyboard marks a new chapter in his music journey.
A video on Kanye’s Instagram showed North experimenting with her own beats alongside Kanye’s cousin, Tony Williams. Kanye captioned it simply as ‘training,’ indicating that he’s nurturing the next generation’s musical talent while rekindling his own.
As part of his journey back to music, Kanye didn’t shy away from honoring his musical influences. He shared tributes to Master P, calling him his ‘hero,’ and posted screenshots of himself vibing to classic tracks from Scarface and Souls of Mischief. These posts are a testament to his deep-rooted connection with hip hop.
Fans were thrilled to hear news of a possible reunion with Mike Dean, Kanye’s former collaborator. The excitement stems from photos Kanye posted from the iconic The Life of Pablo premiere, featuring himself with Dean and Tony Williams. Both images were captioned ‘BULLY,’ sparking speculation about their involvement in the project.
However, things with Mike Dean might be a bit rocky. Dean hasn’t worked with Kanye since 2022, a period marked by Kanye’s controversial associations and statements. If they’re back together for ‘Bully,’ it would be their first team-up since Kanye’s last project, Donda.
The ‘Bully’ album promises to be distinctive, as Kanye intends to produce it solo. This marks a departure from his usual collaborative style. According to journalist Touré, this shift allows Kanye to delve deep into personal expression. ‘In Tokyo, he can be who he wants to be,’ Touré noted.
Though there’s no official release date, Kanye has teased several tracks and revealed the cover art for ‘Bully.’ The striking black-and-white image features his son, Saint, sporting fierce fanged grills. Kanye’s dedication to his craft and family is evident in both the album’s concept and visual elements.
Kanye West’s renewed passion for music, driven by his daughter’s inspiration, promises a unique album in ‘Bully.’ As fans eagerly await its release, Kanye’s solo endeavor marks an exciting evolution in his artistic journey.