Summary Rap superstar Kanye West released a prayer in the form of a Gospel track to celebrate Easter.
NEW YORK (AFP) - Rap superstar Kanye West is showing his religious side by releasing a prayer in the form of a Gospel track to celebrate Easter.
Entitled "Ultralight Prayer," the Easter song consists of inspirational spoken word by leading Gospel artist Kirk Franklin set to snippets of a church choir, with only passing resemblance to mainstream hip-hop.
"Father, this prayer is for everyone that feels they re not good enough," Franklin says, building up to a rousing, "That s why we need a little more -- faith!"
Franklin s prayer first appeared in condensed form on West s song "Ultralight Beam," which opens his latest album "The Life of Pablo."
"Ultralight Beam," which featured prominent Chicago artist Chance the Rapper, blends mellow hip-hop and Gospel as West reflects on his faith, with the title an apparent metaphor for a connection to Heaven.
West -- best known in pop culture for his flamboyant self-confidence and marriage to reality television star Kim Kardashian -- has often spoken of his Christianity, with his first album "The College Dropout" featuring the hit "Jesus Walks."
West gave out his latest track for free on SoundCloud, a frequent outlet for the prolific rapper who recently vowed to record three albums a year.
But West put out "The Life of Pablo" exclusively on streaming service Tidal and, in a sharp break with the conventional concept of an album release, has continually fine-tuned it since it went live.
