Kanye West is dropping two new albums and the internet is ‘freaking out’
Earlier this week, Kanye West returned to Twitter, expressing his thoughts on creativity and fashion. Now he's taken to the platform to announce two new albums.
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On Thursday afternoon, he rolled out the details of his latest work in a chain of tweets. The first announcement read, "my album is 7 songs." Then he revealed the release date: June 1.
my album is 7 songs
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) April 19, 2018
June 1st
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) April 19, 2018
But that wasn't the only surprise. He also shared that he'd be dropping another with his buddy Kid Cudi as the group Kids See Ghost. That project will be available the following week on June 8.
The news spread quickly, and several fans flocked to social media to express their thoughts with GIFs and memes. Tons were excited about the new music.
Well, this is good news. pic.twitter.com/A4GoV74zw2
— Dissect Podcast (@dissectpodcast) April 19, 2018
WOW CAN'T BELIEVE KID CUDI AND KANYE WEST CREATED GROUPS
— Gee (@Lilgeeeeee) April 19, 2018
FREAKING OUT @kanyewest
— Zeinab Najm (@zeinabnajm) April 19, 2018
Kanye West has announced that his and Kid Cudi’s Collab Album will be dropping June 8th 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zOIdcpuv1c
— Rappers Said (@RappersSaid) April 19, 2018
KANYE WEST.
— bhad boys (@badmemes69) April 19, 2018
KID CUDI.
KIDS SEE GHOSTS.
ALBUM JUNE 8TH. pic.twitter.com/CdmO3O8uUn
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Some were bummed that his solo album would only include seven tracks. They were hoping for more.
Nooooo i need more! RT @kanyewest: my album is 7 songs
— MonaLisa (@juiceelaflare) April 19, 2018
I guess 7 is better than nothin at all RT @kanyewest: my album is 7 songs
— Princess Tionna (@far_2kind) April 19, 2018
7 ain’t enough
— Alex (@AlexMendz001) April 19, 2018
why so little? x) I think they are so good enough to be just 7 hehe. want to hear!
— yamila (@BieberBigot) April 19, 2018
On the other hand, a few were predicting who would be featured on the projects. Many guessed Travis Scott, Nas and others.
Nah I need that HOV feature on the album tho @Drake @kanyewest
— Champagne Larry Caruso 🥂 (@Yung_JE) April 19, 2018
Yes. We need this! Thank you. Please feature Jaden Smith!!! @kanyewest
— Jonny Negro (@elunicojonny) April 19, 2018
You got that @Nas feature on there too right? Preciate it
— B.mac (@__bmac_) April 19, 2018
WE NEED TRAVIS TO BE FEATURED ON THIS
— Rodeo 🎪 (@RodeoTheAlbum) April 19, 2018
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Several were just excited that so many hip-hop albums were coming out in time for summer. J. Cole is releasing “KOD” Friday, and Drake will also have new music in June.
J. Cole - 4/20
— Jesse. (@MadAssassin_) April 19, 2018
Drake - June 2018
Kanye West - 6/1.
THIS ABOUT TO BE A HOT SUMMER!
J. Cole
— Garvey (@iAmKingducer) April 19, 2018
AKA
Nasty C
Drake
Kanye West & Kid Cudi
2018 is gonna be a good year for Hip Hop fans
June is too unreal for hip-hop
— Pye Waw (@pyewaw) April 19, 2018
J Cole dropping KOD hours away
Drake dropping Scorpio in June
Kanye West 7 track album June 1st
Kanye West/Kid Cudi album June 8th
Lil Wayne/Birdman should surprise us with Carter V real quick!!
And according to another chain of tweets from West, his label mates, Teyana Taylor and Pusha T, will soon be releasing new albums as well.
Teyana Taylor June 22nd
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) April 19, 2018
Pusha T May 25th
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) April 19, 2018
About the Author
Najja Parker is a multimedia journalist covering Black culture for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is an engaging on-air talent, who has served as a host for the newsroom’s special projects and events, such as the movie premiere of “The South Got Something To Say,” a documentary chronicling the rise of Atlanta hip-hop.
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