February 20th 2024.
Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign have finally released their long-awaited joint album, "Vultures," and it's already making waves on the charts. Debuting at the top spot on the Billboard 200 album chart, the project marks Ye's first release since his 2021 album, "Donda." This milestone also marks the 11th time Ye has debuted at number one and the first time Ty Dolla $ign has reached the top spot. The album, which dropped on Feb. 10, features 16 tracks and includes collaborations with other notable hip-hop artists like Travis Scott and Playboi Carti. One of the standout tracks, "Talking," even features Ye's own daughter, North West, who is only 10 years old.
However, the road to this successful release has not been without its challenges. The album's rollout was met with multiple controversies, including significant delays since its original release date of October 2023. Not only were the collaborators searching for a new distributor after Ye parted ways with his label, Def Jam Recordings, but they also faced backlash due to Ye's previous hate speech comments. As a result, the album was temporarily pulled from music streaming platforms through its independent streamer, FUGA, before being re-released through Label Engine within 24 hours.
In addition to these challenges, individual songs from the album were also pulled from streaming due to alleged copyright infringement. One example is the track "Good," which allegedly used parts of Donna Summer's 1977 hit, "I Feel Love," without permission. While the song has yet to be re-released on streaming platforms, it is still available for purchase on Ye's official website.
Despite these obstacles, the duo has been promoting the album through a series of "listening experiences" across the United States and internationally. This included a special concert in Ye's hometown of Chicago, where he even brought his daughter on stage to perform. And now, the 46-year-old is taking the show overseas, with stops in Italy and France alongside Ty Dolla $ign. While it's unclear if they will embark on a formal tour to further promote the album, it's safe to say that "Vultures" has already had a successful start. Fans can also look forward to volume 2 of the project, which is expected to be released soon.
In light of the album's release, there has also been some controversy surrounding the use of uncleared samples. Donna Summer's estate and Ozzy Osbourne have both called out Ye for using their music without permission. This is just one of the many challenges that Ye and Ty Dolla $ign have had to navigate on their journey to releasing "Vultures," but it's clear that their hard work has paid off.
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