Ambidextrous multi-award winning rapper/producer Kanye West debuts his first gospel album "Jesus Is King", barely eight months after initiating his controversial Sunday service.
Jesus Is King is the ninth studio album by American rapper Kanye West, released on October 25, 2019, through GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings.
The album follows a Christian theme, with West describing it as "an expression of the gospel." West had formed his Sunday Service group in January 2019, performing gospel songs and covers of songs from his discography. Sunday Service performed the songs "Water" and "Everything We Need" live prior to release.
The album features guest appearances from Clipse, Ty Dolla Sign, Kenny G, Fred Hammond, Ant Clemons, and Sunday Service. The album features production from West, Benny Blanco, E*vax, Finatik N Zac, Francis Starlite, Labrinth, Mike Dean, Pi'erre Bourne, Ronny J, Timbaland, and Warryn Campbell, among others.
West began recording in August 2018, originally announcing the album as Yandhi. The album missed two initial release dates in September and November 2018 under its original title, before being delayed indefinitely.
In August 2019, West's wife Kim Kardashian the album as Jesus Is it missed two planned release dates for late September 2019.
The album's release was simultaneous with that of a concert film of the same name. Upon release, Jesus Is King received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised it in comparison to West's previous solo album and noted the consistency throughout, while others were critical of the lyrical content however we counting this as one for the Kingdom.
Tracklist of Jesus Is King:-
"Every Hour" (featuring The Sunday Service Choir)
"Selah"
"Follow God"
"Closed on Sunday"
"On God"
"Everything We Need" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign and Ant Clemons)
"Water" (featuring Ant Clemons)
"God Is"
"Hands On" (featuring Fred Hammond)
"Use This Gospel" (featuring Clipse and Kenny G)
"Jesus Is Lord"
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