[70] West claimed in a January 2020 interview with GQ that 20 percent of the album was recorded on an iPhone, including the track "Closed on Sunday". [167] Despite this, Jesus Is King stood as the highest new entry of the week on the chart and West's sixth top ten album in Ireland. [74] "New Body" was previewed at Jesus Is King listening parties, but was removed from the final track listing for the album a day before release due to the creative differences between West and Nicki Minaj. [100] On August 29, 2019, Kardashian announced Jesus Is King with the release date of September 27, of that year, alongside a notebook featuring the track list via Instagram. Do YOU want JESUS to come soon? West spoke at the listening party in New York on September 29, 2019, stating: "This album has been made to be an expression of the gospel and to share the gospel and the truth of what Jesus has done to me. [149] Jesus Is King was listed by The Mercury News as the 44th best album of the 2010s, with Jim Harrington writing of it: "Arguably the boldest, bravest album of the decade. [118] Simultaneously, tickets were made available for free through Ticketmaster, and were gone within seven minutes. The album missed two initial release dates in September and November 2018 under the original title, before being delayed indefinitely. [153], On the US Billboard 200, Jesus Is King opened at number one with 264,000 album-equivalent units, of which 109,000 were pure album sales, ranking as the second-largest sales week of 2019 for an R&B/hip-hop album. [95] West references the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution that abolished slavery on "On God" and "Hands On". We are specifically fixing mixes on 'Everything We Need' 'Follow God' & 'Water'. To spread the good news about Jesus Christ the king of kings and give the glory to God! [5] The following month, West released the collaborative single "I Love It" with fellow American rapper Lil Pump. [128] "Everything We Need" was recorded as a new version of the track "The Storm", with the former being released on Jesus Is King. West later postponed the album again in the month that it had been first postponed to, though no new release date was set at the time. [5][42] The video garnered Hammond's attention. [59] Within the two days, West had re-recorded the track "Selah" and was still awaiting a new Nicki Minaj verse for "New Body". [41] West pulled out a microphone and Kenny G recorded his part, keeping the track for later reverb and EQ tweaks. West began recording the album in August 2018, originally announcing it as Yandhi. Jesus Is King stood as West's record-tying ninth consecutive album to debut atop the US Billboard 200. [176], On November 18, 2019, West announced on Twitter that he was working with Dr. Dre on a project entitled Jesus Is King Part II. 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[167] On the Sverigetopplistan albums chart, the album reached number two, tying with The Life of Pablo for West's highest charting album in Sweden, while reaching the same position on the Lithuanian Albums chart. ", "Kanye West Delays 'Jesus Is King' Release", "Kanye West Plays 'Jesus Is King' Album for Eager Detroit Crowd Ahead of Sunday Release: Inside the Event", "What's With All The Leaks? After confusion of what "AR 1331 A" meant, Third Man Records co-founder Ben Blackwell explained that the text is the Archer Records (AR) pressing plant code assigned to the 1970 A-Side gospel single by Rubye Shelton that consists of "I Want The World To Know Jesus" and "God's Going To Destroy This Nation". [29] West arrived with around 50 people and recorded for five days. [69] Jesus Is King was ultimately released on its planned release date. "[179] That same month, Consequence confirmed that he was in Wyoming when asked about recording for Jesus Is King Part II. [37] In July 2019, American record producer Pi'erre Bourne worked on the album with West in Japan. [104] West ultimately confirmed via Twitter on October 21 that this was the official release date and pre-ordering for Jesus Is King began the following day. [73] The track also includes a reference to West replacing Yandhi with Jesus Is King due to him having vowed to only put out Christian hip hop after going through a new birth experience. [162] Jesus Is King debuted atop the Estonia Tipp-40, ending the seven-week reign of Hollywood's Bleeding. [57][58] Following a listening party in Detroit, Kardashian announced that the album would miss its September 27 release date and would instead be released two days later on September 29, 2019, as mixing had to be finalized. Get all the lyrics to songs on JESUS IS KING (Polskie Tłumaczenie) and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. [130], No pre-album singles were released by West for Jesus Is King, with West having not gone through a proper pre-album single release for a while by 2019. In July 2018, Chicago music artist Chance the Rapper announced that West was coming to Chicago to produce for his seven-track debut studio album. [118], West performed the single "I Love It" with Lil Pump and "We Got Love", a duet with Taylor featuring a pre-recorded voice memo by Lauryn Hill, on the season 44 premiere of SNL that coincided with the original release date for Yandhi. [116] Songs from The Life of Pablo were performed as well, which Kardashian referenced on Twitter, while she also tweeted out in excitement over the event. [148] Caramanica ranked the album as the ninth best of the year, complementing it for showing West channeling his older self. 235.6k Followers, 22 Following, 2,972 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from GOD IS LOVE =♡ (@jesuskinglord) [71], Jesus Is King is a Christian hip hop record, and features a significant gospel influence. News that Jesus Is King would be his "latest album. [133] Similarly, it peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart, standing as West's 23rd top ten single on the chart. West talked about recording in Chicago and how he "felt the roots" but wanted to go to further his energy by touching African soil and recording in nature. 2.7K likes. [10][11][12] American singer-songwriter Ant Clemons, who had previously worked with West on Ye and K.T.S.E., was invited to Chicago where he entered a studio room with West, Chance the Rapper, and American conservative commentator Candace Owens. It features guest appearances from Clipse, Ty Dolla Sign, Kenny G, Fred Hammond, Ant Clemons, and the Sunday Service Choir. [41], On February 25, 2019, a video of West playing a keyboard and leading the Sunday Service Choir for a cover of American gospel singer Fred Hammond's "This Is The Day" was tweeted by American rapper Cyhi the Prynce and went viral. [32] In November 2018, following a Kids See Ghosts performance with Kid Cudi at American rapper Tyler, the Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, West tweeted that he felt Yandhi was not finished, and that he would "announce the release date once it's done," delaying the album indefinitely. . A representative for West reported to E! The album is Kanye West's ninth consecutive No. [30] He played new music, including a studio recording of the "We Got Love" remix, for a group of about 100 Ugandan school children during a charity event. A feature from the duo was requested by West, though Pusha T had been unsure about whether or not No Malice would say yes to the two of them collaborating as Clipse. [53] West quit his self-diagnosed pornography addiction and asked collaborators on the album not to engage in premarital sex. [80] Writing for The New York Times, Jon Caramanica said of the album: "A more engaged and vivid album than 'Ye' from last year, though nowhere as robust as 'The Life of Pablo' from 2016, it is bare-bones and curiously effective," praising the emotion but being less enthusiastic towards the album's structure. A companion album, Jesus Is Born, was released in December 2019 by the Sunday Service Choir. May he be born again for real, but I'm not holding my breath. [118] As well as this, gospel remixes were performed of R&B ballads, notably SMV's "Weak" (1993) and Destiny Child's "Say My Name" (1999). Shows Starting October 25Limited Ticketshttps://jesusisking.imax.com/tickets#JesusIsKing #KanyeWest #IMAX The album was also a chart topper in eight other countries, including Australia and Canada, while attaining top five positions in the Czech Republic, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. [49] Their feature on "Use This Gospel" marked the first time in five years since No Malice stated that the duo would never perform together again. [14], West was the musical guest for the season 44 premiere of Saturday Night Live (SNL), slated to coincide with the release of Yandhi on September 29, 2018. [177] On November 27, 2019, Ronny J confirmed that he had recently been in Wyoming to work on the album. Throughout the song, West makes it clear that he must be richer than the clergy. The album received mixed reviews from music critics, with a number of them drawing comparisons between it and West's previous solo album Ye. And while she agrees that Jesus Is King lacks the same sincerity as previous efforts (i.e. 5,765 Followers, 5,334 Following, 41 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jesus is King (@theyloveemandyy) [146] The album was listed at the same position on the list of the year's best foreign albums by Afisha Daily, from Russia. [87] That same day, an accompanying music video was released. It was released on October 25, 2019, through GOOD Music and distributed by Def Jam Recordings. Kanye West drops another Sunday Service album, Kanye West’s ‘Jesus Is King’ debuts at No. So where is he? [86] The song was serviced to mainstream radio stations across the United Kingdom on November 8 of the year, through West's record labels as the first single in the UK. [73][74] It includes West comparing himself to Noah before the flood. [152] Jesus Is King is pending a nomination for the award of Best Contemporary Christian Music Album at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. [76][77] Complex journalist Eric Skelton considered that it was not a sonic departure from West's previous work, noting its "healthy doses of bass, pretty chords, hip hop sensibilities, and pop melodies." "[94], Originally titled Yandhi, the album was set for release on September 29, 2018, but was postponed to November 23, 2018. [64] On October 21, 2019, West tweeted out a new release date, October 25, 2019. GOD LOVES YOU! Spend your time on God, and he’ll handle the rest. "[89] Veteran critic Robert Christgau found the album "grandiose, self-involved, uninspired, plus there are the underlying politics, which far as I'm concerned verge on evil," while saying of West, "Spiritually he's an egomaniacal shell, and the music is nothing. He is exalted the King is exalted on highYes!!!! [83] In Jesus Is King, West teaches the doctrine of the Social Kingship of Christ through his advocation of "defying worldly authorities" and "seek[ing] liberty from lower powers by submitting to a higher one. [139] AnyDecentMusic? 539 Followers, 693 Following, 375 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from JESÚS JIMENEZ (@littlekingjesus) [33] In January 2019, a representative for West denied a report claiming West was refusing to submit the album to gain leverage in a legal dispute with his record labels GOOD Music and Def Jam. [14][24] Other tracks included "The Storm", "Bye Bye Baby", "Hurricane", "Alien / SpaceX", "Last Name", "City in the Sky / Garden", and "Chakras". West no longer wanted to rap on the album until he was persuaded by No Malice. 1 debut on the Billboard chart. [37] Vindver and American record producer Angel Lopez have stated that these recording sessions lasted 19 to 20 hours. "[144], In a mixed review, Rolling Stone's Brendan Klinkenberg looked at the album as where West is "no longer poking at contradictions, but reveling in a newfound zeal," though concluded by writing that "it will likely be placed alongside ye" in West's discography "as a distinctly lightweight entry" despite being "filled with moments of undeniable brilliance. Jesus King of Kings Evangelistic Ministries is a travelling evangelistic ministry with the spearhead focus of winning souls for Jesus. "[79] Writing for The Daily Telegraph, Neil McCormick viewed Jesus Is King as where "West has confounded expectations once again with a set of dramatic, evangelical hip hop testimonials. Production is included from West, Benny Blanco, BoogzDaBeast, Francis Starlite, Pi'erre Bourne, and Timbaland, among others. [d] The September 29 release date was also missed. [74] In another negative review, Wren Graves from Consequence of Sound gave the album an "F" rating, viewing it as "27 minutes of cliches, half-finished thoughts, and vaguely religious gesturing," while claiming that the album "feels surprisingly long" and writing: "Ideas develop and fizzle, but nothing sticks. The singles "Follow God" and "Closed on Sunday" were both released in November 2019, charting in the top 20 of the US Billboard Hot 100. "[140] For The Guardian, Dean Van Nguyen called the album "too slight a record, too lacking in substance, to offer any sense of purification or real insights into West's mind" and branded it as "perfunctory religious discussion that tell us little of God's place in the life of this one believer and almost nothing" about the former's place in the modern world. "[81], Jesus Is King focuses on the Christian concept of salvation. [118] Scalpers immediately began selling them on Twitter and Craig's List at up to $250 each. [86] A lyric video for "Follow God" premiered on October 26 of that year. [46][47] "Water" was performed with the Sunday Service Choir, Clemons and Ty Dolla Sign at Coachella for Easter. In August 2019, Yandhi was reannounced as Jesus Is King, but it missed two planned release dates for late September 2019 under the new title. [185][190], Track listing and credits adapted from Tidal and the BMI Repertoire. The film was shot over the summer of 2019 at the Roden Crater in Painted Desert, Arizona, and features the Sunday Service Choir. The video features West cuddling with Kardashian and the couple's children North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm West, and the family walk hand-in-hand within the visual. Songs previewed included vocals from American rappers Ty Dolla Sign, 6ix9ine, and XXXTentacion; West was awaiting Barbadian singer Rihanna to send in vocals for a track. [50] Pusha T and No Malice were reunited as their duo Clipse. [147] Complex named Jesus Is King as the 50th best album of 2019, with Skelton praising the production but criticizing the songwriting, despite concluding that "it's certainly worth a listen" even with some faults. [77] However, Charles Holmes, also from Rolling Stone, described it as a "far more muted, stripped-down affair than most West albums," with him noting the exception of the track "On God", produced by Pi'erre Bourne, due to its "galactic, fiery, and intense" beat. Is HE King of YOUR LIFE? Thompson cited factors such as the lukewarm reception of Ye and that songs do not typically enter "popular canon" nowadays unless they're released on streaming services. Throughout May and June 2018, five seven-track albums produced by West at his ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming were successively released as the Wyoming Sessions. [112], The cover art for Jesus Is King is a blue vinyl, with the album's title and West's name being written at the top and the bottom, respectively. [157] The album was replaced at the top position by rapper Post Malone's third studio album Hollywood's Bleeding, which was number two on the Billboard 200 the previous week, and this marked its fifth week atop the chart. "[101] During a Sunday Service performance on September 16, 2019, West reconfirmed the release date that Kardashian had tweeted out. "[62] Tyson was present in the studio for the recording of Jesus Is King and helped tweak certain lyrics "to articulate the gospel more clearly" despite claiming that the work is all West's and Tyson did not view himself as writing any of the songs. [157], Jesus Is King topped the Canadian Albums Chart with 16,000 total consumption units and 17.9 million on-demand streams that the units were mainly generated through. #17quotez #love…” We will preach the gospel of Christ, working with local believers to grow the Kingdom of God. The 'Gold Digger' rapper reportedly made the announcement during a 'Jesus Is King' album listening party over the weekend. [39] That same month, West began splitting time between Los Angeles and his newly purchased house in Miami, being seen in the latter city with Timbaland recording with other artists such as Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Migos, Tee Grizzley, and YNW Melly. [14] Following the airing of the episode, Kardashian discussed the writing of the song on Twitter. [66][67] Jesus Is King went on to miss its midnight premiere, with West explaining the delay hours after by tweeting: "To my fans, Thank you for being loyal & patient. Eres Rey de todas las canciones y estarás…” • See all of @josejoseoficial's photos and videos on their profile. [108], On October 25, 2019, Jesus Is King was released for digital download and streaming by GOOD Music, distributed by Def Jam Recordings. [59][103] The album also missed that date with no explanation provided by either West or Kardashian. We have a burning desire to see salvation sweep through this Land in Jesus’ name. After being delayed four times, Kanye West's highly anticipated album 'Jesus is King' was released on Oct. 25, 12 hours late. [69], On January 16, 2020, a snippet of "Up from the Ashes" was leaked online, featuring production from Dr. Community. "It features guest appearances from Clipse, Ty Dolla Sign, Kenny G, Fred Hammond, Ant Clemons, and the Sunday Service Choir. [131] On November 5, 2019, the song was selected by West for release as Jesus Is King's lead single in the US. 46k Likes, 315 Comments - Tristan Thompson (@realtristan13) on Instagram: “Jesus Is King ” [158] The album stood as West's seventh number one album in Canada and his second consecutive chart topper. Jesús Gallardo (@king_jesus8) • Instagram photos and videos [117] On November 16, 2019, it was announced that West would be performing at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church the next day to promote the album. 19.5k Likes, 335 Comments - JESUS IS KING (@17.quotez) on Instagram: “Just a little faster ;) @ him/her ️ . "[114] After its launch, the Jesus Is King clothing line had sold out. [38] Vindver was also invited to record in Wyoming, noting that West's "faith went past a point of no return. 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[95] Tension is built between reunited brothers Pusha T and No Malice on "Use This Gospel" as they rap about different stages of self-reflection. A página foi criada para falar de Amor, e sobre o que Ele é. [166] However, this gave West his sixth top ten album on the chart. gave the album 4.9 out of 10, based on their assessment of the critical consensus. In addition, West broke several Billboard charts' records. [158] Jesus Is King debuted atop the ARIA Albums chart, giving West his third number one album in Australia and becoming his second consecutive chart topper, while standing as the first time that an album with the word "King" in its title reached the summit. Apr 4, 2020 - Jesus Is King shared a photo on Instagram: “” • See 1,345 photos and videos on their profile. [132] On November 12, 2019, "Follow God" was sent to US radio stations by West's record labels as the lead single from the album, with West using the common strategy of pushing a track as an album's single after the release. [86] The song reached number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 prior to release as a single, becoming West's 18th top ten entry on the chart. [27] That same day, West visited the TMZ offices for an interview, admitting that the album was not actually finished yet and that he would be going to Africa in two weeks to continue recording for Yandhi. "[127] Paul Thompson, writing for The Fader, noted that the leaks did not receive mainstream attention and were a "minor story" compared to West songs that had leaked previously. [182] West reconfirmed the Dr. Dre rework of Jesus Is King on June 26, 2020 as part of his "#WestDayEver" promotion. [184] On July 18, 2020, West briefly shared a track list of his upcoming tenth studio album Donda: With Child that included "Up from the Ashes". [105][106][107] The album and its accompanying film were previewed again at The Forum in the County of Los Angeles on October 23, 2019, for 17,000 attendees, two days before the release of them. The song "Water" was performed live prior to release by the group. [90] The latter had a previous religious transformation where he gave up glorifying drug dealing in his songs. [159] This stood as the 498th time that an album debuted atop the chart, though became the sixth for Def Jam and the 20th to do so in 2019. [170] Similarly, the album charted at number four and five on the Finnish Albums and Czech Albums charts, respectively. "[90] Sam C. Mac of Slant Magazine was positive towards the production, though panned West's lack of capability to "translate his spiritual awakening to his music as confidently as he has nearly every other experience in his life on previous albums," despite noting that it "isn't the work of a has-been" and "there are flashes of genius throughout. [63], In October 2019, West continued working on the album in Wyoming and invited Swizz Beatz to help finish it. [174] West and Dr. Dre first met each other in December 2003. [168][169] In the Netherlands, Jesus Is King peaked at number three on the Dutch Album Top 100. West had formed his gospel group the Sunday Service Choir in January 2019, performing gospel songs and covers of songs from West's discography. José José posted on Instagram: “De la tierra al cielo, feliz cumpleaños José José! [119] Tracks from Jesus Is King were performed alongside material that West released earlier in his career, including "Jesus Walks" (2004). [178] During a December 2019 Sunday Service performance, West stated that he had always wished he could collaborate with Dr. Dre and added, "Who knew all I had to do was do an album for God and then Dr. Dre would start mixing my beats? [171][172], All eleven tracks from Jesus Is King charted on the US Billboard Hot 100, with "Follow God" debuting the highest at number seven. West was first introduced to Dr. Dre's music at age 11 when he listened to Eazy-E's debut studio album Eazy-Duz-It (1988). "New Body" initially leaked online in July 2019. The album follows a Christian theme, with West describing it as "an expression of the gospel." ),[c][23] and "New Body", which Trinidad and Tobago-born rapper Nicki Minaj recorded her verse for in under an hour after Kardashian coordinated to get her featured on the song. American rapper Pusha T's third studio album Daytona was released first, followed by West's eighth studio album Ye, West's collaborative studio album Kids See Ghosts, with American rapper Kid Cudi as Kids See Ghosts, American rapper Nas' twelfth studio album Nasir, and American singer Teyana Taylor's second studio album K.T.S.E. The final release of Jesus Is King was simultaneous with that of a concert film of the same name, which included a number of the tracks as part of the soundtrack. [174] On "Last Call" from West's debut studio album The College Dropout (2004), he mentions Dr. Dre and admits to "bit[ing] the drums off 'Xxplosive'". 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[138], Jordan Bassett from NME wrote of the album: "Where last year's truncated, seven-track 'ye' largely felt sterile and unfinished, a collection of messy, half-realised conceits, here is an album with absolute clarity and confidence. West stated that "the alien Ye is like, fully back in mode, off of medication. [91][93][94][95] West links the observance of the Christian Sabbath with the "end of imprisonment, slavery, and debt peonage. "[28], On October 12, 2018, West arrived in Uganda and restarted work on the album in a dome-shaped studio set up in the Chobe Safari Lodge at the Murchison Falls National Park. [102], On September 27, 2019, following a Sunday Service performance in Detroit, West previewed the album and the accompanying film also entitled Jesus Is King at the Fox Theatre. 31 talking about this. [56] On September 25, 2019, multiple sources indicated that Def Jam executives had met with West in Wyoming and that the album would miss its scheduled released date. 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