Kanye West did it again! During an exhilarating show in China on September 28, 2024, he let the fans know that the title of his next album is “BULLY.” The hype didn’t end there; he even gave his fans a sneak peek into a new track titled “Beauty And The Beast.”
This comes as an announcement after the “Vultures” trilogy he did with R&B star Ty Dolla $ign, and the people are super hyped.
It was held at the Wuyuan River Sports Stadium in Haikou, China, and was Kanye’s first show in the country in 16 years. You know it! All 42,000 tickets completely sold out in the blink of an eye. Fans were going crazy, since Kanye had to jump through so many hoops just to get the green light for a country known to be quite strict about its rules regarding censorship. But Kanye always knows how to make things work.
During the show, he not only debuted “Beauty And The Beast,” but also introduced another new song entitled “Preacher Man.” In making this night even more special, he brought his children on stage-a heartwarming moment that will be remembered forever by fans. The energy in this stadium was palpable as he performed a mix of classic hits like “Stronger” and “Gold Digger” along with his newer tracks.
Now, about “BULLY.” This album would make Kanye’s eleventh studio album release and has already created much hype. Kanye is infamous for his individual sound and genre-benders, and for “BULLY,” he will be collaborating with heavy weights like Dr. Dre and Ty Dolla $ign.
Although the complete tracklist for “BULLY” has not yet been announced, it is supposed to feature a spate of new tracks reflecting Kanye’s ever-changing character as an artist.
Since the news came out, fans have gone as far as taking to social media to be more hyped, speculating on what themes might be tackled throughout the album. One thing is for sure, though: Kanye for his fans-he wants to give out powerful and relatable lyrics. He said he wants to go in and do what he calls “art studio mode” where he creates and experiments. This is evident in the snippets of new music he’s leaked, including the much-discussed “PREACHER MAN.”
Kanye passed out the album directly via his website, Yeezy.com. Evidence of wanting to keep it in his hands, selling straight from himself-a means of him increasingly getting closer to his audience. It represents the change in the music industry where artists are trying to establish a close relationship with their fans.
Of “Beauty And The Beast,” early reactions are that it captures in better lyrical depth just the special musical style Kanye fans have learned to love. Although specifics are hazy, it’s already being hailed online as a real component of the album. Meanwhile, his fans aren’t just listeners but are active participants of sorts in his work, enough that discussions about Kanye’s work were happening online, even shared musings.
The announcement of “BULLY” will once again assert the position of Kanye West within this industry. Harnessed from blending genres to polarizing cultural commentary, he remains relevant and influential. While our fingers are still crossed over the release date and the full tracklist of the album, for sure, Kanye is back, and he’s ready to rock them waves with “BULLY “.
So, big eyes and open ears are welcome; this is only the beginning of what looks to be an exciting new chapter in Kanye’s artistic career!
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