The Empty Religiosity of Kanye West's “Donda”
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Black praise music has always emphasized and reinforced a sense of community, but these songs, and this whole affair, are the work of a lonely layman pulpiteer.
Sheldon Pearce reviews Kanye West’s latest release, “Donda,” a Christian-rap album.
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Kanye West Drops Video for 'Come to Life,' Featuring Kim Kardashian
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864337 Kanye West Donda *Limited Edition X 12* — White Peach Records
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Donda' Tracklist: The Songs on Kanye West's New Album, kanye west cd
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Donda' Tracklist: The Songs on Kanye West's New Album, kanye west cd
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On the scene at Kanye West's cultish 'Donda 2' Miami event
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Kanye West's School, Music Catalogue, Yeezy Gap, Explained
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Donda' Tracklist: The Songs on Kanye West's New Album, kanye west cd
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Kanye West Drops 'Donda' Album: Everything We Know
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Donda' Tracklist: The Songs on Kanye West's New Album, kanye west cd
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Donda 2' is another step-down from the omnipresent Kanye West - The Daily Orange
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Kanye West accused of ripping off 'Donda' merchandise logo from up and coming designers