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 ?
Featured a minimalist, delicate arrangement, with some fans preferring the version that relied on a single guitar strum. 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: Despite being played at multiple listening parties in
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. Featured a minimalist, delicate arrangement, with some fans
"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"
"Everyone sayin' they woke / But they sleepwalkin', dead, eyes closed". "Sinned billionaires who are still broke". Context and Release
