Kanye West doesn’t wait for anyone. Fans witnessed this firsthand at the grand debut of his awaited album ‘Vultures,’ a collaboration with Ty Dolla Sign under the name ¥$. Just a day after teasing snippets from the project at a Jamaican restaurant in Miami, he took charge of the Vultures Rave at Wynwood Marketplace, promising a midnight start.
Nearly two and a half hours later, West and Ty finally took the stage after some tech hiccups with West’s phone connection, witnessed live on YouTube, which glitched repeatedly before the broadcast. Tickets ranged from $200 for general admission to $600 for VIP access and a staggering $10,000 for a table.
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Fans and viewers were treated to about 10 songs, supposedly releasing this Friday. The duo brought on the album’s guest stars like Chris Brown, Offset, Kodak Black, Lil Durk, Bump J, Freddie Gibbs, and West’s daughter North. (Playboi Carti fans were left disappointed as he missed his flight.)
What unfolded was a glimpse into the album’s snippets, familiarizing fans with the opening track ‘Everybody.’ Instead of a Backstreet Boys’ sample, it features a recreated chorus from Charlie Wilson, joining West, Ty, and Lil Baby.
West’s daughter North showcased her skills on ‘Slide,’ rapping alongside her dad and Ty over a James Blake sample. Kim Kardashian also appeared with their kids. Social media witnessed Saint doing IShowSpeed’s Sui dance.
‘Vultures’ follows an audio storyline, rich in synth bass notes and tempo. The album hosts Nicki Minaj, Gibbs, and samples from the film ‘Dogma.’ Songs like ‘Paid’ bring house music vibes, ‘Beg Forgiveness’ features Brown dominantly, while ‘River’ pays homage to Young Thug.
West, known for controversy, faced backlash for a line in ‘Vultures.’ The night ended abruptly at 3 a.m. as the venue shut down, but West, seemingly content, repeated his line from ‘Vultures’ on the mic, bidding farewell to the crowd.