Jesus Is King
Kanye West · 2019
27 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul
A bold fusion of gospel, hip-hop, and experimental sounds reflecting Kanye's spiritual journey.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- concise spiritual exploration front-loaded impactful moments cathartic uplifting reflections
- Context
- Released on October 25, 2019, 'Jesus Is King' marked Kanye West's transition into a more overtly religious phase following his previous album 'Ye' in 2018. At this point in his career, West had undergone significant personal changes, including public discussions of his faith and a self-identified shift towards gospel music.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, hip-hop, soul
Jesus Is King is an album by Kanye West, released in 2019. A bold fusion of gospel, hip-hop, and experimental sounds reflecting Kanye's spiritual journey. 'Jesus Is King' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. The album generated considerable discussion regarding its themes of faith and redemption, influencing both the hip-hop genre and the broader conversation about spirituality in popular music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jesus Is King sound like?
A bold fusion of gospel, hip-hop, and experimental sounds reflecting Kanye's spiritual journey. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
What makes Jesus Is King by Kanye West notable?
'Jesus Is King' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. The album generated considerable discussion regarding its themes of faith and redemption, influencing both the hip-hop genre and the broader conversation about spirituality in popular music. Released on October 25, 2019, 'Jesus Is King' marked Kanye West's transition into a more overtly religious phase following his previous album 'Ye' in 2018. At this point in his career, West had undergone significant personal changes, including public discussions of his faith and a self-identified shift towards gospel music.
Who is Jesus Is King for?
Jesus Is King works well if you're into concise spiritual exploration, front-loaded impactful moments and cathartic uplifting reflections.
How many songs are on Jesus Is King?
Jesus Is King has 11 tracks, running approximately 27 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Every Hour 1:52
- 2 Selah Standout 2:44
- 3 Follow God Standout 1:44
- 4 Closed on Sunday Standout 2:31
- 5 On God 2:16
- 6 Everything We Need 1:56
- 7 Water 2:48
- 8 God Is 3:23
- 9 Hands On 3:23
- 10 Use This Gospel 3:33
- 11 Jesus Is Lord 0:51
Release Date
October 25, 2019
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
27 min 6 sec
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