Kanye West, Jesus is King: Track-by-track review of new album as fans react and stream record
Controversial rapper's new album was delayed a number of times but has finally been released
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Your support makes all the difference.Kanye West has finally released his new album Jesus is King.
The long-delayed record was originally announced for a 27 September release by Kim Kardashian-West, and then "definitely" on the 29 September. However, the album never appeared and no explanation was given for the delay.
Earlier this week, a new date of 25 October was announced. After the album again failed to appear, West posted on Twitter to say he was adding final touches to certain songs on the album.
The album has now been released and is available on major streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon. You can read our review here.
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West recently gave a controversial interview with Zane Lowe on the presenter's Beats 1 show, where he announced another album, Jesus is Born, for Christmas Day.
He also explained why he refused to be silent over his support for US Donald Trump, and declared himself to be "the greatest human artist of all time".
In another revelation, West – who has identified as a Christian – said he told people working in his studio not to have sex before marriage.
I've actually forgotten what it was like to not be waiting for a Kanye West album.
A reminder that this is by no means the first time Kanye has failed to produce the goods when it comes to new music. His album Yandhi, which was supposed to be released last year, never appeared and there has been no indication that he intends on dropping it anytime soon.
For Jesus is King, the original release date was 27 September, then 29 September, and most recently 25 October. We're about halfway into the day (at least in the UK) and there's still no sign of it.
The greatest artist of all time would release his albums... on time.
↵There is only so much 'loyal and patient' one person can be, Kanye
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