The album was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2014 Grammy Awards. Yeezus received widespread acclaim from critics, many of whom named it among West's best work and commended its brash direction, though public response was divided. Cole's album Born Sinner, which was moved back a week to coincide with Yeezus ' release, leading to speculation about which release would sell more copies.
The release of Yeezus coincided with that of rapper J. West released two singles from the album " Black Skinhead" in July 2013 and " Bound 2" the following month. Initial promotion included worldwide video projections of the music and live television performances. No album artwork is featured on the release of the former, and the physical CD edition was released in a clear jewel box with only a strip of red tape and sample credits. West's unconventional use of samples is also contained, as on " Blood on the Leaves", which contains a sample from Nina Simone's 1965 rendition of " Strange Fruit".
It draws from an array of genres, including industrial, acid house, electro, punk, and Chicago drill. The album has been characterized as West's most experimental and sonically abrasive work.
The album also features guest vocals from Justin Vernon, Chief Keef, Kid Cudi, Assassin, King L, Charlie Wilson, and Frank Ocean.įifteen days before its release date, West enlisted the help of producer Rick Rubin to strip down the sound of Yeezus in favor of a more minimalist approach. West gathered a number of artists and close collaborators for the production, including Mike Dean, Daft Punk, Noah Goldstein, Arca, Hudson Mohawke, and Travis Scott. It was released on June 18, 2013, through Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. Yeezus is the sixth studio album by American rapper and producer Kanye West.
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