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Donda 2

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Donda 2
Studio album by
Kanye West
ReleasedFebruary 24, 2022[a]
RecordedJanuary–February 2022
GenreHip hop
Length47:22
LabelSelf-released
Kanye West chronology
Donda
(2021) 		Donda 2
(2022)
Singles from Donda 2
  1. "Eazy"
    Released: January 16, 2022
  2. "City of Gods"
    Released: February 11, 2022

Donda 2 is the eleventh studio album by American rapper Kanye West. It was exclusively released on the Stem Player, with four songs made available on February 23, 2022, and additional songs later included in updates, the first of which were added the following day. West began the recording and production of the album in early January 2022, continuing into the next month. It was preceded by the singles "Eazy" and "City of Gods", released in January and February 2022, respectively; both of them charted inside the top 50 of the US Billboard Hot 100.

West held "Kanye West: Donda Experience Performance", an accompanying concert, showcasing songs from the first iteration, at LoanDepot Park on February 22, 2022, selling out 47 IMAX theaters across the United States. Donda 2 received mixed reviews from critics, who criticized its subject matter, song structures, and lack of identifiable concept. Some were more negative towards West's vocals, though a few critics complimented certain elements of the production. Because of its exclusive Stem Player release, Donda 2 became the most pirated album worldwide in February 2022, with emulators of the device shared online.[3][4]

Background and recording[]

In an interview with Complex on January 3, 2022, Victor Victor Worldwide CEO Steven Victor exclusively told the website that West had begun working on a sequel to his tenth studio album Donda (2021), entitled Donda 2.[5] Victor later told the magazine that it is "coming sooner than you think", explaining: "The procession is starting and it's not stopping."[6] On January 27, 2022, West captioned an Instagram photo of his childhood home in flames with a date of February 22 along with the title Donda 2, also mentioning fellow rapper Future will serve the role of executive producer.[7][8] He had worked with Future in the past, featuring on his single "I Won" (2014).[8] Most publications took this as an announcement of the album's release date,[9][10] though it went unreleased on the date.[11]

Producer Digital Nas revealed that for Donda 2, West instructed him to make the songs sound "more monk-like" and to "simplify the tracks", and if they are "not able to be played at a funeral, childbirth, graduation, a wedding", then inclusion on the album is not appropriate.[12] In late January 2022, the producer stated that singer Marilyn Manson was recording for Donda 2 daily in the studio. Marilyn Manson had previously contributed to Donda and for the sequel, Digital Nas opened up that West does not want the singer to "play rap beats", desiring for him "to play what he makes" and then West would work on parts of his work.[13] Digital Nas compared the creative process to that of West's sixth studio album Yeezus (2013), also saying that some of the producers who contributed to the album were working on Donda 2.[13]

On February 17, 2022, West announced that Donda 2 will not be available on any commercial streaming services and will be exclusive to his Stem Player audio device, priced at US$200, which was previously released with Donda.[9] He explained that his motive is how artists "get just 12% of the money the industry makes" when their music is available on the platforms, calling for a time for freedom from "this oppressive system".[9] According to West, he made around $2.2 million from purchases of the Stem Player within 24 hours of the announcement, having sold over 8,000 copies.[14] However, West making the album only available on the device led to criticism from his fans.[15] As a result of the rapper's decision, Apple reportedly pulled their $2 million sponsorship deal with him, as they were scheduled to stream the accompanying concert.[16] In a series of Instagram posts, West declared that he had turned down a $100 million deal with the company.[17] The first batch of songs that were played at the Miami listening event on February 22, 2022–which were added to the device on February 24–contained half-mumbled reference tracks and incomplete songs; West continued finishing the album during February. The co-inventor of the Stem Player tweeted that official Donda 2 songs are available and always updated via the device, adding that "anywhere else, you're not getting the vision or the latest versions", insinuating that West plans to update the album as he had done previously with The Life of Pablo and Donda in 2016 and 2021, respectively.[18][19]

Music and themes[]

Donda 2 is a hip hop album.[20] The album was described in multiple reviews as seeming unfinished, with a distinct musical style that incorporates "see-sawing synth patterns" being observed by The Guardian journalist Alexis Petridis.[21][22][23][24] Petridis commented that there is a lack of focus, seeing certain songs as resembling demos.[21] Writing for Pitchfork, Alphonse Pierre viewed Donda 2 as a "undercooked" album posing as an "ever-changing art piece" that may remain incomplete.[23] According to HipHopDX writer Matthew Ritchie, large stretches of the production demonstrate West's "attention to detail" that creates a background for songs.[25]

West delves into relationship problems between himself and Kim Kardashian on Donda 2, particularly discussing their divorce.[22][26][27] Thematically, this topic drew comparisons to West's fourth studio album 808s & Heartbreak (2008) from numerous writers.[22][26][28] He goes into detail about the divorce, focusing on his many emotions and insecurities.[25] West directs insults towards comedian Pete Davidson, who became Kardashian's new partner.[21][27] West also addresses his family's concerns, disregarding them.[25] The rapper conveys a bitter and self-pitying style, seeking the sympathy of others, while showing a lack of both happiness and empathy.[21][22][28]

Songs[]

Pete Davidson on stage in 2018
West antagonizes American comedian Pete Davidson, who began dating Kardashian during her divorce from West, on the songs "Security" and "Eazy".

The album's opening track, "True Love", contains a drum break that is recycled from West's 2010 single "Runaway" and has an 8-bit filter.[29] A posthumous feature from rapper XXXTentacion is included at the beginning, singing about lost love.[22] Throughout the track, West complains about childcare arrangements, including criticizing his children for wearing Nike sneakers instead of his own Yeezy brand.[21][22] "Broken Road" is a ballad, in which the rapper delivers introspection and declares his freedom.[25][28] "Get Lost" sees West singing a cappella with Auto-Tune heavily applied to his voice, recalling varying memories of his marriage to Kardashian.[21][23][25] "Too Easy" features electronic elements and contains a mantra by West, who uses the vocal technique and expresses unhappiness in how nobody allegedly loves him.[21][22][29] The rapper attempts to take credit for Kardashian's widespread fame on "Flowers", alongside alluding to both his 2022 Valentine's Day gift for her and birthday present for his new partner Julia Fox.[21][24][30] West angrily threatens to fight Davidson on the noisy and aggressive track "Security", proclaiming that he "ain't got enough security for this".[21][22][25]

"We Did It Kid" features lyrics about friendship over a brass beat.[26][31] "Pablo" is an energetic track with a fast-moving beat and a repetitive hook from West, who is accompanied by fellow rapper Travis Scott calling for fun via a chant, while Future also contributes a verse.[28][31][32] "Louie Bags" is a tribute to designer Virgil Abloh, a friend of West's.[20] West mentions that he stopped buying Abloh's Louis Vuitton bags after his death, joined by electronic undertones.[20][28] "Happy" opens with a verse performed by Future, preceding three verses from West, who conveys his sadness as he repeatedly pleads: "Do I look happy to you?"[22][26][29] "Sci Fi" features lush orchestral production and begins with a monologue from Kardashian's 2021 appearance on Saturday Night Live, in which she boasts about West.[20][22][23] Lyrically, West tells the story of their divorce.[30] "Selfish" is a minimal ballad that posthumously features XXXTentacion, with West analyzing how his flaws led to the divorce.[30] "Lord Lift Me Up" has an orchestral style and consists solely of vocals from Vory.[20][23] "City of Gods" serves as an ode to New York City from West, fellow rapper Fivio Foreign, and singer Alicia Keys.[25] "First Time in a Long Time" features a guest verse from Soulja Boy.[33] On West and fellow rapper the Game's collaboration "Eazy", he mocks Davidson.[20]

Promotion and release[]

Donda 2 was released exclusively on the Stem Player (pictured).

On January 15, 2022, "Eazy" was made available as a Spotify exclusive, one day before it was released as the first single from Donda 2.[20][34] The song entered the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 49, alongside peaking at number 32 on the UK Singles Chart.[35][36] A music video for "Eazy" was released on March 3, 2022, featuring West kidnapping a clay-version of Davidson that he goes on to bury.[37] On February 11, "City of Gods" was released as the second single from the album.[38][39] The song charted at number 46 on the Hot 100, while it reached number 58 on the UK Singles Chart.[35][40]

A total of 22 songs were announced via a track list for Donda 2 posted by West to his Instagram account on February 18, 2022.[41] On February 23, four songs, entitled "Security", "Pablo", "Broken Road", and "We Did It Kid", were released to owners of the Stem Player audio device via the player's website; each device costs $200.[1][42] Another 12 songs were added the following day as part of an update labeled "V2.22.22 Miami".[1] However, one of the 12 additional songs released, entitled "Keep It Burning", was removed from the Stem Player website and replaced with "Eazy".[1][43]

Donda 2 leaked online shortly after release and was heavily pirated. The album dethroned Avril Lavigne's seventh album Love Sux as the most pirated record worldwide in February 2022, topping the charts of websites such as 1337x and the Pirate Bay. It also led to the piracy of the Stem Player website, since the song stems and remixing tools were available on emulators.[3][4] Donda 2 is not eligible to enter any Billboard charts per the rules on releases sold with merchandise, as it is exclusive to the Stem Player service.[44]

Events[]

Invite to the "Donda Experience Performance", held at LoanDepot Park in Miami

On February 7, 2022, a private listening party was held for Donda 2 at Nobu Malibu, where Travis Scott and fellow rappers Offset, French Montana, Yung Lean, and Drake, as well as model Kendall Jenner, were in attendance.[45] Six days later, West announced a public concert entitled "Kanye West: Donda Experience Performance" for the album at LoanDepot Park in Miami on February 22. Tickets for the concert were first made available on February 14, 2022, six days before ones for IMAX presentations went on sale.[10][46] On February 21, 2022, it was announced that the concert would be live-streamed in IMAX theaters across 15 cities in the United States at 9p.m. ET.[47] In response to popular demand, IMAX subsequently expanded the live-stream to 60 theaters across the US for the one-night only event on February 22.[48] Simultaneously with the screening, the event was live-streamed on YouTube and West's Stem Player service.[11] It sold out 47 of the 60 theaters, grossing around $313,582 for IMAX.[49] The performance was set to begin at 8p.m. ET, though started nearly 3 hours late at 10:45 p.m. West was joined by numerous guests, such as Marilyn Manson and DaBaby–both of whom appeared at the first listening event for Donda–as well as Fivio Foreign, Keys, and Jack Harlow. Celebrities in attendance included French Montana, Elon Musk, and Diddy.[50] West experienced multiple microphone problems and audio glitches while performing, to which he reacted during a performance of "Jail pt 2" by throwing his microphone on the floor.[51] The rapper later revealed to Sasha A. Berg and Esther Coco Berg that he had been made "to write the word 'performance'" in the event's title, despite intending the event as a work of performance art.[52] His frustration with this reduction of the event's concept led alongside other reactions to him throwing the microphone he was given, saying he began questioning why he was performing.[52]

Critical reception[]

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic48/100[53]
Review scores
SourceRating
The Daily Telegraph[22]
Exclaim!5/10[54]
Financial Times[28]
The Guardian[21]
HipHopDX3.4/5[25]
The Line of Best Fit4/10[26]
Our Culture Mag[55]
Pitchfork4.3/10[23]
The Times[32]

Donda 2 was met with mixed reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, the album received a weighted mean score of 48, based on six reviews from publications.[53]

Jeff Ihaza of Rolling Stone called the album a "confounding" project that is brought down by West's fixation on "controlling one's narrative", deriding the lyrical content, guest appearances, and the lack of a clear concept, despite praising certain vocals.[20] Slate's Jack Hamilton wrote off its "aimless" song structures and "fake-deep" lyricism, also feeling let down by the "half-hearted" production that has its best-inspired moments "drowned in a sea of repetitive, spaced-out bloat".[27] Ludovic Hunter-Tilney, writing in the Financial Times, found Donda 2 "repetitious and lacklustre", disclosing "serious deficiencies" in West's creativity, but picked "Security" as a highlight.[28] Reviewing the album for The Guardian, Petridis disapproved of its lack of thematic focus, unfinished production and the lyrical content for its "tedious barbs at his estranged wife", but admitted some portions briefly showed "the authentically brilliant producer" West is capable of being.[21]

The Daily Telegraph critic Neil McCormick regarded Donda 2 as the weakest album of West's career, seeing West assume a "sullen, self-pitying and bitter" persona—"vindictive sniping and whiney self-pity". McCormick criticized the album's song structures and repetitive rhymes, as well as the auto-tuned vocals, even though he liked some of the accompanying beats.[22] Underscoring its "sluggish" energy and "undermining" production, Steven Loftin from The Line of Best Fit felt the album is "nothing particularly revelatory", discussing the expected, repetitive themes, though moderately gave credit to the production.[26] Pitchfork's Pierre defined Donda 2 as a "crudely unfinished dump of songs" camouflaged by the Stem Player's technological spectacle. He described the songs as "lackluster" and "undercooked", displaying "a cool moment or two" but mostly amorphous.[23]

Few reviews were marginally favorable. Alexandra Pauly of Highsnobiety wrote lukewarm comments, describing the album as a divorce record that "boasts all the hallmarks" of an artist experiencing "post-nuptial proceedings". Pauly was dissatisfied with how Donda 2 lacks the sincerity exuded by other divorce albums, saying it "reeks of [the] ego" that appeals to West's fan base.[30] Ritchie of HipHopDX opined that West's hyper-focus on his current drama has resulted in Donda 2, "a double-edged sword"—musically cohesive but with underdeveloped ideas.[25]

Track listing[]

Track listing according to Stem Player API.[43] Credits for "City of Gods" and "Eazy" are adapted from Tidal.[56][57]

Donda 2 track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."True Love"  2:40
2."Broken Road"  1:40
3."Get Lost"  2:35
4."Too Easy"  2:58
5."Flowers"  2:51
6."Security"  2:16
7."We Did It Kid"  2:48
8."Pablo"  2:34
9."Louie Bags"  3:13
10."Happy"  4:45
11."Sci Fi"  4:00
12."Selfish"  1:39
13."Lord Lift Me Up"  2:09
14."City of Gods"
4:16
15."First Time in a Long Time"  3:04
16."Eazy"
3:54
Total length:47:22
  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer
  • ^[b] signifies an additional producer

Uncredited features[2]

Samples[2]

See also[]

Notes and references[]

Notes

  1. ^ Four of the tracks were released on February 23, 2022, one day before the album in its entirety was.[1][2]

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