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
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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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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