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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- layered, dense sonic textures
- contemplative reflective moods
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Represents an ambitious exploration of themes and sound, showcasing Kanye's artistic evolution.
- Themes
- grief and redemption· faith in turmoil· personal loss· spiritual struggle
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kid Cudi· Chance the Rapper· Travis Scott
- If this clicks, go next to
- Donda 2 — Continues the themes of faith and personal struggle with a fresh sonic approach.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Blonde by Frank Ocean — Explores themes of loss and identity with layered production and introspective lyricism.Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens — Shares a similar exploration of grief and redemption with haunting melodies and personal storytelling.Assume Form by James Blake — Combines emotional vulnerability and electronic textures, reflecting on love and personal struggles.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Hurricane".
Disc 1
- 1 Donda Chant 0:52
- 2 Hurricane Start here 4:03
- 3 Moon 2:36
- 4 Life of the Party 6:31
- 5 Off the Grid 5:39
- 6 Jail 4:57
- 7 Praise God 3:46
- 8 Come to Life 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
What to play next
This album is considered a Critical Peak in Kanye West's catalog. Represents an ambitious exploration of themes and sound, showcasing Kanye's artistic evolution.
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