Donda
Kanye West · 2021
131 min · 32 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul
An expansive and ambitious exploration of grief, faith, and redemption through layered production and introspective lyricism.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released on August 29, 2021, 'Donda' marked Kanye West's return after a turbulent period, including his separation from Kim Kardashian. This album followed the controversial 'Jesus Is King' and showcased his evolving sound while reflecting deeply personal themes tied to the loss of his mother, Donda West.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, hip-hop, soul
Donda is an album by Kanye West, released in 2021. An expansive and ambitious exploration of grief, faith, and redemption through layered production and introspective lyricism. 'Donda' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and broke streaming records upon release. It drew attention for its grand scale, featuring numerous guest artists and ambitious production that blurred genre lines, solidifying West's impact on contemporary music and culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Donda sound like?
An expansive and ambitious exploration of grief, faith, and redemption through layered production and introspective lyricism. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
What makes Donda by Kanye West notable?
'Donda' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and broke streaming records upon release. It drew attention for its grand scale, featuring numerous guest artists and ambitious production that blurred genre lines, solidifying West's impact on contemporary music and culture. Released on August 29, 2021, 'Donda' marked Kanye West's return after a turbulent period, including his separation from Kim Kardashian. This album followed the controversial 'Jesus Is King' and showcased his evolving sound while reflecting deeply personal themes tied to the loss of his mother, Donda West.
Who is Donda for?
Donda works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Donda?
Donda has 32 tracks, running approximately 131 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Donda Chant 0:52
- 2 Hurricane Standout 4:03
- 3 Moon 2:36
- 4 Life of the Party 6:31
- 5 Off the Grid 5:39
- 6 Jail Standout 4:57
- 7 Praise God 3:46
- 8 Come to Life Standout 5:10
- 9 Believe What I Say 4:02
- 10 No Child Left Behind 2:58
- 11 Up From the Ashes 2:42
- 12 Remote Control, Pt. 2 5:23
- 13 God Breathed 5:33
- 14 Lord I Need You 2:42
- 15 24 3:17
- 16 Junya 2:27
- 17 Never Abandon Your Family 3:27
- 18 Donda 2:08
Disc 2
- 1 Keep My Spirit Alive 3:41
- 2 Jesus Lord, Pt. 2 12:06
- 3 Heaven and Hell 2:25
- 4 Remote Control 3:19
- 5 Tell the Vision 1:44
- 6 Jonah 3:15
- 7 Pure Souls 5:59
- 8 Ok Ok 3:25
- 9 New Again 3:03
- 10 Jesus Lord 9:34
- 11 Ok Ok, Pt. 2 2:34
- 12 Junya, Pt. 2 3:03
- 13 Jail, Pt. 2 4:57
- 14 Keep My Spirit Alive, Pt. 2 3:41
Release Date
August 29, 2021
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
131 min 5 sec
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