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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • concise spiritual exploration
  • front-loaded impactful moments
  • cathartic uplifting reflections
  • early morning motivation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long immersive albums
  • avoid religious themes

Where this album fits

Themes
spiritual awakening· gospel-infused hip-hop· cultural commentary
Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Kid Cudi· Chance the Rapper· Travis Scott
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Coloring Book by Chance the Rapper — Shares a gospel influence and explores themes of faith and personal growth within hip-hop.
Blonde by Frank Ocean — Combines introspective lyrics with experimental sounds, mirroring personal transformation and emotional depth.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Every Hour 1:52
  • 2 Selah 2:44
  • 3 Follow God 1:44
  • 4 Closed on Sunday 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

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