NEW YORK: After a prolonged rollout that included last-minute changes and a massive fashion show, Kanye West’s new album is finally out for the public.
The rap superstar in the early hours Sunday put out his seventh studio album, “The Life of Pablo,” shortly after he performed on the weekly television comedy show Saturday Night Live in New York.
West had debuted the album Thursday in a fashion show-turned-concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden, as the self-described renaissance man and husband of reality television star Kim Kardashian displayed his latest Yeezy clothing line.
But the album was not yet available for fans who did not tune in Thursday. “The Life of Pablo” on Sunday came out exclusively on Tidal, the streaming service led by rap mogul Jay Z in which West has a stake.
Amid the wait, West also made last-minute changes to “The Life of Pablo.” The album includes a song, which was not on the original track list, entitled “I Love Kanye.”
On the track West — who has compared himself to Michelangelo and Pablo Picasso — raps about his public image, with references to himself in the third person in every line.
After buildup and changes, Kanye releases album



