Kanye West releases long-awaited album ‘Donda 2' on streaming platforms
Kanye West has released his long-delayed album Donda 2 on major streaming services, making the project widely available for the first time since its initial debut in 2022.
Originally announced as a follow-up to his 2021 record Donda, West had teased Donda 2 through social media in early 2022, confirming rapper Future as executive producer. However, the album bypassed traditional platforms, launching exclusively via West's Stem Player device.
Now reissued under the artist name 'Donda,' the updated version includes 18 tracks. Many of these were present in the original iteration, albeit with changes to song titles and track arrangements. Future appears on multiple songs, including 'Happy' and 'Mr. Miagi,' while a shortened version of '5:30,' which also featured on Vultures 2 with Ty Dolla Sign, is included.
The album features several notable guest appearances. Jack Harlow contributes to the track 'Louie Bag,' and Sean Leon is featured on 'SCIFI.' A voice sample from Kim Kardashian, West's former wife, also appears on 'SCIFI.' In the clip, Kardashian says, 'I married the best rapper of all time. Not only that, he's the richest Black man in America. A talented, legit genius who gave me four talented, incredible kids.'
Despite the surprise release, West indicated during a livestream earlier on Tuesday that the album's mixes may be subject to future updates. He expressed his intent to revisit and adjust the sound of several tracks.
In recent months, West has been active on social media, sharing new music and visuals. His last project, Bully, dropped in March through short film releases, which have since been taken down, leaving the album's availability uncertain.
Donda 2 is now streaming on Spotify, Tidal, and YouTube Music. It remains to be seen whether it will appear on additional platforms.
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