Kanye West releases new album
'Ye' launched at Wyoming event
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During a live-streamed listening party in Wyoming, Kanye West debuted his newest album, titled 'Ye.' As the eighth album in the rapper's discography, audiences are met with Yeezy's familiar fast style, culturally relevant lyrics, and prominent guest artists.
'Ye' features Ty Dolla $ign, Kid Cudi, Young Thug, Jeremih, Charlie Wilson, and even concludes with a recorded voicemail from Nicki Minaj. West covers large topics, from bipolar disorder, to suicide and freedom of expression. In addition, the rapper also name-drops Stormy Daniels, brings up his controversial comments about slavery, and the sexual misconduct allegations against Def Jam CEO Russell Simmons.
.@kanyewest has unveiled his new album YE in a livestreamed listening party - here's everything we know so far...https://t.co/SsgeuPkakj pic.twitter.com/lUv3GvC1nh
— triple j (@triplej) June 1, 2018
The star-studded album drop was held out in a field in Jackson Hole. The event was introduced by Chris Rock, who said, "Hip-hop is the art form created by free black men, and no black man has taken more advantage of his freedom than Kanye West," according to Triple J.
In addition to 'Ye,' West is in the process of producing two more albums for Nas and Teyana Taylor, debuting June 15 and 22.