The Life Of Pablo

The Life of Pablo is the seventh studio album by American rapper Kanye West, released on February 14, 2016 by GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings. The album features a wide array of guest vocalists; including Chance the Rapper, Frank Ocean, The-Dream, Kendrick Lamar, Kid Cudi, Rihanna, The Weeknd, Ty Dolla $ign, Chris Brown, while its production enlists a variety of contributors led by West; including Mike Dean, Rick Rubin, Metro Boomin, Southside and Hudson Mohawke, among others. Recording sessions for the album took place in various locations around the world; including various cities in Italy, Mexico, Canada, and the United States.

The album was launched exclusively through the streaming service Tidal following a lengthy series of delays in its recording and finalization, including multiple changes to its track sequencing and title in the weeks leading up to its release. Upon its release, The Life of Pablo was met with both very positive reviews and reservation from music critics, with particular attention drawn to its kaleidoscopic musical range and scattered nature relative to West's previous albums.