While memorable, lines such as, “I be speaking swag-hili” and “I just talked to Jesus / He said, ‘What up Yeezus’” don’t hold up to Kanye’s previous work.Ĭoming from such a prominent artist, Yeezus’s notable absence from the airwaves can only be explained by its highly unorthodox sound. Yeezus does not represent Kanye West in his lyrical prime, with fairly superficial rhymes interposed with ridiculous one-liners. Kanye approaches the topics of racism and consumerism, while still having time for a non sequitur critique of French restaurant service. Where Yeezus falls flat is in its sub-par vocals superimposed over fantastic beats. Prominent bass and carefully selected samples, particularly on the standout track “Blood on the Leaves”, highlight Kanye’s continued talent as a producer. West’s production remains at the top of the rap game. The minimalist beats are in stark contrast to the grandiose style of his previous album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, but Mr. Yeezus marks a return to the darker atmosphere present in 808s and Heartbreaks. Fans of Kanye’s older albums may be disappointed in its departure from the mainstream, but there is enough originality to appreciate it in its own right. This summer may have been the most important yet for rapper Kanye West, as he passed down the family name to his and Kim Kardashians newborn, North West, while yet again pushing forward the boundaries of hip-hop in his new album, Yeezus.Ĭalled both “majestic and inspiring” and “manic depressive,” by musician Lou Reed, Yeezus has been nothing if not divisive on the hip-hop front.
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