Kanye West Unveils ‘Donda’ Album

American rapper Kanye West has unveiled his new album “Donda” as announced two days ago in front of a packed crowd at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The project is his 10th studio album, which was named after his mother, Donda West, who died at the age of 58 following plastic surgery complications in 2007.

West barely said a word during his album listening session but the mercurial rapper still had most attendees standing on their feet while hanging on every word of his new project.

Pulling off the listening session which was livestreamed on Apple Music was an impressive feat for West, who sold out the venue after he announced two days ago that the first public listen of his highly anticipated album would take place.

The album features gospel themes, hip-hop vibes, his Auto-Tune vocals, a track featuring his friend-mentor Jay-Z and recorded speeches made by his mother.

West’s new project is a follow up to his 2019 gospel-themed album “Jesus is King,” which won a Grammy for best contemporary Christian album.

It’s not the first time Kanye has hosted a listening event for an upcoming album. In 2016, he debuted his album “The Life of Pablo” during a massive event and fashion show in New York City.

Some of those who attended the event were Rick Ross, Khloe Kardashian and his estranged wife Kim Kardashian West, who showed up with their kids.

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