Here Are the Full Credits for Kanye West's 'ye' Album
Nothing but legends.
Kanye West’s ye album officially touched down on Friday morning after a world premiere at his ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming just the night before. Despite the project containing only seven tracks, one can tell the album was meticulously crafted top to bottom off first glance from the variety of obscure samples that were used, to the abundance of big-named players involved in the album credits. From the ideation to production, to the lyrics, song structure, melodics and samples – when you’re Kanye West, more often than not, 7 tracks is all you need.
Today, a full list of credits for the album have surfaced and along with the usual suspects such as Mike Dean and Charlie Wilson – you’ll also find some unlikely contributions from names like Francis & The Lights and Benny Blanco amongst others. Have a look below and let us know what you think.
Kanye West – ye (Credits)
1. “I Thought About Killing You”Producer: Kanye West, Mike Dean
Lyrics and composition: Kanye West, Benny Blanco, Francis & The Lights, Mike Dean2. “Yikes”
Producer: Kanye West, Mike Dean
Lyrics and composition: Kanye West, Mike Dean, Ayub Ogada, James Mbarack Achieng3. “All Mine” feat. Valee & Ty Dolla $ign
Producer: Kanye West
Lyrics and composition: Kanye West, Mike Dean, Francis & The Lights4. “Wouldn’t Leave” feat. PARTYNEXTDOOR, Jeremih & Ty Dolla $ign
Producer: Kanye West
Lyrics and composition: Kanye West, Mike Dean, Reverend W. A. Donaldson5. “No Mistakes” feat. Kid Cudi and Charlie Wilson
Producer: Kanye West, Che Pope, Mike Dean
Sample: “Hey Young World” by Slick Rick
Additional songwriting: Che Pope, Edwin Hawkins
Lyrics and composition: Kanye West, Ricky Walters, Mike Dean, Che Pope, Edwin Hawkins6. “Ghost Town” feat. John Legend, 070 Shake & Kid Cudi
Producer: Kanye West, Francis & The Lights, Benny Blanco, Mike Dean
Lyrics and composition: Kanye West, Trade Martin, Mike Dean7. “Violent Crimes” feat. Ty Dolla $ign, 070 Shake, and Nicki Minaj
Producer: Kanye West
Lyrics and composition: Kanye West
In other related news, check out Chris Rock’s introduction at Kanye’s recent listening party.
