Kanye West's SWISH is one of the most anticipated albums on our horizon, and we now have reason to believe it's coming soon. Brooklyn rapper and Kanye's good friend Theophilus London heard the album "on repeat" in Toronto, after OVO Fest, and he confirms that Yeezy is about to shock the world.
There was a helluva party at OVO Fest on Monday night. Drake performed both of his Meek Mill-aimed diss tracks and he brought out his most talented friends, including Future, Pharrell Williams and West, who performed a mini-set of his own. In addition to some classics, 'Ye dropped "All Day" and "Wolves," both set to appear on his upcoming album. We didn't hear any unreleased material, although according to London, West held an album listening session for some special guests and played SWISH "on repeat."
Upon repeat listens, London says it's "Hi Key over for everybody. Everybody."
Ye played the album in Toronto on repeat its HI Key over for everybody . Everybody. Also Rodeo hi key about to change lives of the youth
— Theophilus London (@TheophilusL) August 6, 2015
Almost a year ago, Theo claimed Kanye had played him his latest album (then untitled) in London, but he soon clarified that he hadn't actually heard the finished product. Hopefully this time we can take him on his word.
Following his high praise of SWISH, he then spoke Rodeo, the upcoming album from Travi$ Scott, who West brought out on stage at OVO Fest. London thinks Rodeo will have similar impact, tweeting that it's "hi key about to change lives of youth."
@trvisXX RODEO ABOUT TO CHANGE NIGGAS LIVES BRO. — Theophilus London (@TheophilusL) August 6, 2015
London then spoke on his own upcoming album, for which he, too, has huge expectations. He released Vibes in 2014, so when he says, "MORE VIBES! ABOUT TO HI KEY CHANGE THE CULTURE/WORLD," we assume he's talking about his next album.
SWISH will be West's first album since 2013's Yeezus. At the beginning of the year, Yeezy announced plans to name the album So Help Me God, but in May retitled it SWISH, but said that title, too, is still subject to change.
The album doesn't yet have a release date, though a surprise release may be West's move. Scott has said Rodeo will be out in September.
