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Kanye West – Donda – 4 Vinyl Records

Released on August 29, 2021, Donda is Kanye West’s tenth studio album, a sprawling, ambitious, and deeply personal work dedicated to his late mother, Dr. Donda West, who passed away in 2007. Clocking in at over 108 minutes with 27 tracks, Donda is one of the longest and most complex albums in Kanye’s discography, blending gospel, hip-hop, trap, electronic, and orchestral elements into a sonic experience that is both intimate and larger-than-life.

The album arrived after a highly publicized and chaotic rollout, including three massive listening events held in stadiums across the U.S., where Kanye continuously tweaked the album before its official release. The result is a grand, introspective work that explores themes of grief, redemption, faith, fame, and personal struggles. Featuring an all-star lineup of guest artists—including Jay-Z, The Weeknd, Lil Baby, Kid Cudi, Travis Scott, and Playboi Carti—Donda feels like a spiritual odyssey, with Kanye navigating his emotions through lush production, haunting melodies, and deeply introspective lyricism.

Musically, Donda is eclectic, experimental, and deeply layered, blending elements of Gospel and choral arrangements, carrying over themes from Jesus Is King (2019). Hard-hitting trap beats, reminiscent of The Life of Pablo (2016) and Yeezus (2013). Synth-heavy, ambient soundscapes, creating a meditative, hypnotic feel. Minimalist, haunting production, allowing Kanye’s introspective lyrics to take center stage.

Unlike Kanye’s more braggadocious and provocative albums, Donda is more vulnerable and spiritual, resembling a sermon, a therapy session, and a stadium-sized church service all in one.

Donda debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, becoming Kanye’s tenth consecutive No. 1 album, tying him with Eminem for the most consecutive No. 1 debuts. It broke Spotify’s record for the biggest debut of 2021, amassing over 94 million streams on its first day. The album was nominated for Best Rap Album and Album of the Year at the 2022 Grammys.

Critics praised Donda for its grand production, emotional depth, and ambitious scale, but some found its length and unfinished feel to be a drawback. Despite mixed reviews, many fans consider it one of Kanye’s most introspective and spiritual works.

While Donda may not have had the immediate cultural impact of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy or The College Dropout, it represents a new phase in Kanye’s artistic journey—one rooted in faith, family, and self-reflection. The stadium-sized listening events, the gospel influences, and the raw vulnerability set it apart as one of Kanye’s most unique and ambitious projects.

Songs like Hurricane, Off the Grid, and Moon continue to resonate with listeners, proving that even after decades in the industry, Kanye can still push boundaries and create music that feels deeply personal yet universal.

Donda is a spiritual, experimental, and deeply personal album that explores grief, faith, fame, and redemption in a way only Kanye West can. While its length and chaotic rollout made it divisive, the album is ultimately a powerful testament to Kanye’s artistry and his willingness to bare his soul through music.

Whether you’re drawn to the anthemic energy of Jail and Off the Grid, the emotional depth of Moon and Come to Life, or the spiritual weight of Jesus Lord, Donda offers something for every listener willing to step into Kanye’s world of faith, pain, and perseverance.

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Track Listing
Donda Chant
Hurricane
Moon
Life Of The Party
Off The Grid
Jail
Praise God
Come To Life
Believe What I Say Programmed By – Finatik N Zac
No Child Left Behind
Up From The Ashes
Remote Control Pt 2
God Breathed
Lord I Need You Programmed By – Finatik N Zac
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Junya
Never Abandon Your Family
Donda Programmed By – Finatik N Zac
Keep My Spirit Alive Programmed By – Finatik N Zac
Jesus Lord Pt 2
Heaven And Hell
Remote Control
Tell The Vision
Jonah
Pure Souls
Ok Ok
New Again
Jesus Lord
Ok Ok Pt 2
Junya Pt 2
HJail Pt 2
Keep My Spirit Alive Pt 2