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Kanye West, Jesus is King: Track-by-track review of new album as fans react and stream record

Controversial rapper's new album was delayed a number of times but has finally been released

Roisin O'Connor,Clémence Michallon
Friday 25 October 2019 20:09 BST
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Kanye West releases the first trailer for his new IMAX film 'Jesus is King'

Kanye West has finally released his new album Jesus is King.

The long-delayed record was originally announced for a 27 September release by Kim Kardashian-West, and then "definitely" on the 29 September. However, the album never appeared and no explanation was given for the delay.

Earlier this week, a new date of 25 October was announced. After the album again failed to appear, West posted on Twitter to say he was adding final touches to certain songs on the album.

The album has now been released and is available on major streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon. You can read our review here.

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West recently gave a controversial interview with Zane Lowe on the presenter's Beats 1 show, where he announced another album, Jesus is Born, for Christmas Day.

He also explained why he refused to be silent over his support for US Donald Trump, and declared himself to be "the greatest human artist of all time".

In another revelation, West – who has identified as a Christian – said he told people working in his studio not to have sex before marriage.

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Asked whether his new tour would include a floating stage (like during his Saint Pablo tour), West said he would try something different this time.

James Crump25 October 2019 21:41
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West's last tour was the Saint Pablo tour, which began in August 2016 and ended in November of that same year.

James Crump25 October 2019 21:57
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Jesus Is King bus made a noticed appearance the streets of New York City to promote the album on Friday:

James Crump25 October 2019 22:07
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This is the end of our liveblog! Thank you very much for following along.

James Crump25 October 2019 22:08

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