Artist Review: Kanye West

by Ethan Carraway

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The first artist we are covering in our Artist Review section is Kanye West.

Kanye is a very popular artist who debuted in 2004 and just recently released his latest album, Donda, an album in honor of his late mother.

The genres showcased on Donda are rap, Christian, and techno; it combines it all to make a solid album, which I rate an 8/10.

Even at 40 years of age, Kanye still seems to make enjoyable music for people of many ages to cherish as a grounded place in their playlist.

Above: Donda's album cover. Released August 2021 by Def Jam Recordings.

Kanye West’s 2018 album, (Ye), is one of the most influential albums in recent memory, and possibly the most popular album made by Kanye West.

The album works at conveying a message that Kanye loves himself more than anyone else, which incites a lot of controversy in regards to if Kanye should still be considered a good-standing figure in society.

My rating: 9/10

My question for you: Is Kanye really a good person or does he only care about himself?

Above: The photograph that is featured on Kanye's 2018 album (Ye).

The third album we are reviewing this week is Jesus is King by Kanye West.

Kanye West dropped Jesus is King in 2019 and it caused a massive uproar between Kanye haters and lovers alike. To people who dislike Kanye for his selfish acts and how he portrays himself in his songs and on social media, this album was definitely a curveball, since the genre of Jesus is King is Christian music.

Kanye, a newly-devoted Christian, broadcasts a new message on this album. Is Kanye really a follower of Christ, or is he the person that people say he is?

My Rating: 6/10

Below: Album art for Kanye's 2016 album Jesus is King.