Kanye West has thrown the music industry a curveball by announcing the imminent release of his elusive album ‘Yandhi,’ a project fans have eagerly awaited since 2018.
Initially, ‘Yandhi’ was set to follow Kanye’s successful album release in 2018. However, fate had other plans as the project morphed into the gospel-infused ‘Jesus is King.’ Despite this, snippets of ‘Yandhi’ have perpetually surfaced online, keeping the anticipation alive among fans.
In a recent livestream from Spain, Kanye made it clear: ‘We gotta release Yandhi.’ This got fans buzzing, particularly with the backdrop of his unconventional approach to dropping ‘DONDA 2.’ Fans previously needed a special Stem Player to listen to the project, which was not available on traditional streaming services initially.
Surprisingly, ‘DONDA 2’ finally hit streaming platforms, but not under Kanye’s own Spotify account. It appeared under a new profile named ‘DONDA,’ adding to its mystique. The album contains tweaks from the version on the Stem Player, such as the exclusion of ‘Eazy’ but featuring new collaborations like ‘Mr Miyagi’ with Future and Playboi Carti.
Tracks like ‘530,’ previously heard in an unfinished form on Ty Dolla $ign’s project ‘Vultures 2,’ was polished for ‘DONDA 2.’ The new versions caught the attention of listeners, offering a fresh take. Meanwhile, a controversial rift featuring Akademiks ranting about Kim Kardashian remains part of ‘DONDA 2,’ reminding listeners of Kanye’s tumultuous personal journey.
Interestingly, despite their very public split, Kim Kardashian’s voice still echoes in ‘DONDA 2’ on the track ‘Scifi,’ where she praises Kanye as ‘the best rapper of all time.’ Her statements, taken from a 2021 SNL appearance, add an intriguing layer given their current dynamic.
Kanye’s announcements always stir excitement and speculation. As fans wait for ‘Yandhi,’ the excitement is palpable, and the story of Kanye’s musical journey continues to evolve.
Kanye West’s decision to revisit and potentially release ‘Yandhi’ adds another chapter to his unpredictable yet fascinating career. Fans can only wait to see how ‘Yandhi’ will reshape Kanye’s musical legacy.
