After months of anticipation, Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign have delivered a surprise release of their new album "Vultures 2" on digital streaming platforms, just hours after premiering the song "Slide" on yeezy.com and live-streaming the entire project on YouTube.
The build-up to "Vultures 2" has been intense, especially this past week. Fans were electrified when West's website announced that the album would be available today. However, this excitement was short-lived as the release date was mysteriously removed from the site soon after, leading to rampant speculation online that the wait would be prolonged.
Today, that speculation was put to rest with the unexpected drop of "Slide" and the complete album, featuring highly anticipated tracks like "River" and "Time Moving Slow." "Slide," initially the only song available across digital streaming platforms, was first previewed in September 2023 during a West and Ty listening session at Le Baroque in Geneva, Switzerland. It gained further buzz when Fred Again.. played it at his Shrine Expo Hall shows in Los Angeles two months later. "This is madness for me, I made this with my brother Ty a few months ago," Fred commented at the time. The song made another appearance in December 2023 at the Vultures Rave in Miami. Adding to the intrigue, a tracklist on North West's shirt suggested that James Blake might be featured on the track, though the final version's contributors remain unclear.
The road to "Vultures 2" has been anything but smooth. West originally announced the album as the second in a trilogy back in January. "Vultures 1" was released on February 10, with the second installment initially slated for March 8. That date passed without a release, leading to a series of teases on social media and another missed release on May 3. The continued delay, compounded by the scheduling and subsequent cancellation of listening events worldwide, dampened fans' optimism about ever hearing "Vultures 2."
Despite these setbacks, the album's surprise release marks a significant moment for West and Ty Dolla Sign. The digital age has transformed how artists engage with their audiences, and this unexpected drop is a testament to their
ity to captivate and surprise fans. The successful rollout of "Vultures 2," despite its tumultuous journey, reflects both artists' resilience and the unwavering dedication of their fanbase.The release of "Vultures 2" not only ends months of speculation and suspense but also reaffirms West and Ty Dolla Sign's positions as innovative forces in the music industry. As fans dive into the album, the conversation is sure to continue, with listeners dissecting every beat, lyric, and feature. The music world watches with bated breath, eager to see how "Vultures 2" will impact the landscape and how West and Ty Dolla Sign will continue to push boundaries in their future projects.
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