Kanye West has finally released his tenth studio album, 'Donda', named after his late mother, after a month-long delay and multiple listening parties. The album dropped on streaming services on Sunday, leaving fans divided over its content and the controversies surrounding its creation.
The 27-track album features a guest appearance from Jay-Z on 'Jail', replacing DaBaby whose verse was not cleared by his manager. The track 'Jail pt 2' is listed but currently unavailable. The album also credits Marilyn Manson as a composer on 'Jail' and Chris Brown on 'New Again', sparking criticism due to their past controversies.
Fans took to social media with mixed reactions. Some praised the album as a 'classic' and lauded Kanye's production skills, while others criticised the opening track 'Donda Chant', a 50-second repetitive chant of his mother's name, calling it 'trash' and 'freaked out'. One fan tweeted, 'Donda Chant is the worst opening to a Kanye West album. Straight up trash.'
The album's release follows a series of publicity stunts, including Kanye moving into an Atlanta stadium to complete the work and bringing DaBaby and Marilyn Manson on stage during a listening party, which saddened many fans. Despite the controversies, 'Donda' has generated significant buzz and debate among music critics and listeners alike.
