Kanye West, now known as Ye, is reportedly back in the studio and diligently working on his next solo album.
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This development comes after a hiatus of over two years since the release of his last project, Donda, in 2021.
Sources close to the production have revealed to TMZ that Ye is in an exceptionally positive creative state of mind, having recently completed nearly 10 tracks in a single week.
The upcoming album is expected to harken back to the sound that made Kanye West an iconic figure in the music industry, often referred to as the “old Kanye.”
This direction signifies a departure from some of the political themes that characterised some of his more recent work.
Ye’s long-time collaborator, Ty Dolla $ign, has also been an active presence in the studio.
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This has sparked speculation among fans that the two artists might be considering a joint album in addition to Ye’s forthcoming solo project.
Kanye West’s return to the music scene has generated significant anticipation among fans.
This was evidenced by the frenzy that erupted when a leak of Ye’s collaboration album with Dr. Dre, titled Jesus Is King 2, circulated on Tuesday.
The excitement surrounding this surprise release suggests that Ye might be well-positioned to make a successful comeback, despite past controversies.
His public profile has been relatively subdued since a series of contentious incidents last year, including antisemitic remarks that led to the termination of several business partnerships and a reevaluation of his billionaire status.
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Although no specific release date has been announced for Ye’s upcoming album, it is apparent that he is taking his time to ensure the quality of the music aligns with the standards that have defined his career.
Kanye West, or Ye, has a storied history of impressive first-week sales performances for his albums.
Historically, his album releases have generated substantial commercial success.
For instance, Donda, released in 2021, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and achieved over 309,000 equivalent album units in its first week.
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This marked a significant accomplishment in his career.
However, it is worth noting that his upcoming project, which is rumoured to return to his earlier sound, will undoubtedly be met with great anticipation from both fans and critics, and its success will be closely watched within the music industry.