Kanye West - La Monster (audio) Apr 2026
Featured a minimalist, delicate arrangement, with some fans preferring the version that relied on a single guitar strum.
Despite being played at multiple listening parties in Detroit and New York and appearing on leaked tracklists, the song was cut from the final version of Jesus Is King . It eventually leaked online in March 2020 and has since become a cult favorite among fans, who often discuss its place in West's discography on forums like Reddit . Dre collaborative project ?
"LA Monster" is an unreleased Kanye West track originally intended for his 2019 gospel album, Jesus Is King . The song serves as a spiritual warning against the superficiality and moral challenges of life in Los Angeles, which West describes as a "monstrous" force that tempts people to sell their souls for fame. Key Features of "LA Monster" Kanye West - LA Monster (Audio)
While the original was a solo track, a later leaked version from September 2023 includes a guest verse from A$AP Ferg , who adds themes of spiritual warfare and the "spiritual treason" of the industry. Lyrical Highlights:
The lyrics criticize the "American Dream" and the pursuit of celebrity, alleging that the city's streets are spiritually compromised. West prays for the salvation of the city's people from this "LA Monster". Production Evolution: Featured a minimalist, delicate arrangement, with some fans
A leaked version from the Jesus Is King Part II collaborative project features co-production and mixing by Dr. Dre, offering a more polished and rhythmic sound.
"It’s the ugliest nightmare born from the prettiest dreams". Dre collaborative project
"Everyone sayin' they woke / But they sleepwalkin', dead, eyes closed". "Sinned billionaires who are still broke". Context and Release
Great write-up about Tom Wolfe’s take on modern art. It’s funny how much our appreciation is guided by reaction and impulses that tend to settle and soften over time—hence the reason we see modern art in doctor’s offices and think nothing of it. It’s hard to imagine that book being published today, yet in its day it was a daring statement.