Ye & Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Vultures 2’ Album: Every Song Ranked From Worst to Best (2024)

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Ye and Ty's Vultures 2 sequel album arrived on Saturday (Aug. 3).

Ye & Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Vultures 2’ Album: Every Song Ranked From Worst to Best (1)

For Ye — the artist formerly known as Kanye West — and Ty Dolla $ign, the third time was indeed the charm. After a pair of potential Vultures 2 release dates came and went, fans were apprehensive to believe the Aug. 2 arrival that was announced on the Yeezy website last week.

Ye (who hasn’t posted or said anything publicly about the album’s arrival) and Ty released their “Slide” single on Friday to kick off the rollout.

Hours later, Ty and Ye previewed the album via a YouTube livestream early Saturday (Aug. 3) and Vultures 2 began to land on streaming services just hours later. V2 boasts 16 tracks in total with features from some frequent collaborators such as Playboi Carti, Don Toliver, Lil Wayne, Future, Young Thug and more.

Prior to the album’s arrival, Ty Dolla $ign toldBillboardin July thatV2was finished but they were still finalizing plans about a proper rollout for the LP. “We got all the songs. Basically it’s just like, ‘How can we get it there? How can we go bigger than the first album?’” the rapper said. “Certain people will probably expect you to just do the same exact sound. But that sound’s already out.”

The Vultures duo look to be taking the sequel project on the road for their signature listening experiences. Ye and Ty will be heading to Salt Lake City on Aug. 9 before trekking to Asia for a pair of shows in South Korea and Taiwan later this month. If Vultures 2 debuts atop the Billboard 200, Ye will have earned his 12th project to reach the chart’s apex in his career.

The album remains a “living, breathing” body of work-in-progress with Ye and Ty still making updates to the sequel in real time. Songs have already been bolstered with new mixes, mastering and vocal tweaks in the hours since the project was released. While there’s plenty of potential for greatness scattered throughout the project filled with West’s avant-garde production, at times V2 is derailed by sound quality issues, unfinished thoughts or portions when Ye’s rapping dips.

It appears that West and Dolla $ign are still facing sample-clearing issues with fan-favorite Vultures leaks “Take Off Your Dress,” “Everybody” and “Gun to My Head” featuring Kid Cudi not making the cut.

Billboard has run through Vultures 2 and ranked every song from the project (sans the nine-second “Isabella” interlude).

  • "Husband"

    A jarring and head-scratching pivot from “Promotion” to “Husband” in the middle of the album. The sultry track focusing on a woman’s romance and need for a partner just doesn’t feel like a needed puzzle piece to the Vultures 2 journey.

  • "Forever"

    “Maybe” gets renamed to “Forever,” and the ethereal dance-leaning interlude gets shortened to less than 90 seconds. Ty Dolla $ign croons about his desire for love, and then Yeezy hops in staying on theme with a few raunchy rhymes. It isn’t much of a fit between the North West-assisted “Bomb” and “Husband.”

  • "Bomb"

    North West follows up her “Talking” cameo from Vultures with an appearance on the sequel. “Bomb” is a bouncy tune with Northie showing off her Japanese lessons while dishing bilingual raps. Younger sister Chicago joins the party to make it an all-West family affair. This is a fun moment on the album that feels nomadic.

  • "Lifestyle"

    A prevalent theme running rampant in society with women looking toward an opulent lifestyle of luxury well above their own means and Ye plays off it in mocking fashion. He then passes the baton to Lil Wayne, who continues his run of prolific features run in ’24. Weezy dishes out some BBL advice and name-drops Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, which has the Swifties’ ears collectively perking up.

    West’s verse bleeds over from “Husband,” so there doesn’t appear to be a need for both songs on the album. The sped-up Nico Barron electronic sample is an irritating listen, and should be removed altogether. Switch out Ty Dolla $ign onto the chorus and with a sonic clean-up, “Lifestyle” could’ve been even higher on our list.

  • "Dead"

    When Ye and/or Ty Dolla call, Lil Durk shows up. After soaring on Vultures‘ titled track, he returns to steal the show, sandwiched between Future running through his escapades with an IG model and Yeezy reflecting on a former flame. A lot of tracks face the same issue — think of a football team getting inside the red zone every drive, but stalling out and failing to convert for touchdowns. There’s more work to be done to reach V2‘s ceiling, but “Dead” remains a solid entry nonetheless.

  • "Forever Rolling"

    Named after the producer, “Forever Rolling” was taken to another level since the earlier leaks thanks to grand, gloomy production. Ye’s raises the bar with his fiery opening verse which finds him targeting companies that severed ties with the embattled Chicago mogul. “F–k the head of the company,I’m the better owner,” he raps. Lil Baby invades the scene with a robust assist while going back-and-forth with Ty Dolla. No more notes, job well done to open the fourth quarter of V2.

  • "Sky City"

    It’s amazing that “Sky City” was resurrected after originally surfacing as a holy grail during the Yandhi era. G.O.O.D. Music reinforcements come in the form of 070 Shake, CyHi The Prynce and Desiigner, while Ye and Ty gave Timbaland a call to bolster the production side of things. “Sky City” should be the alluring soul cleanser heading into the outro — if only West didn’t elect to go with the robotic flow on his second verse. There’s even some fan speculation that a portion of his first set of bars were AI-generated. It’s just frustrating knowing what this delightful track had the chance to be.

  • "My Soul"

    Ty Dolla $ign painfully opens up with tears dripping on his notepad while sending up a prayer to his brother, TC, who has been locked up for nearly two decades (Ty poses with his brother’s portrait on the album cover art) along with the daughters navigating life’s hurdles without fathers around.

    Ye takes the baton and mocks his creative process filled with mumbling that fans hear on some leaked tracks. He then turns his focus to more serious issues like mass incarceration plaguing America before flipping the bird to his former corporate partner, Adidas, who is ironically having a blowout Yeezy sale on Monday (Aug. 5). Ty’s brother Big TC brings the Vultures 2 ride into the sunset with a divine message from behind bars.

  • "River"

    “River” undergoes a spiritual makeover compared to earlier versions. It’s a push back against the building theory that Vultures 2 will suffer the same fate as the scatterbrained Donda 2 — which had strong pillar ideas, but featured a batch of unfinished songs triggering fans’ demo-itis.

    While calling for Young Thug’s freedom — as he opens “River” with a silky verse — the inspiring track gives fans a holy bath, and looks to purify Ye and Ty’s souls with help from Leon Bridges and Uncle Charlie Wilson. A refreshing second-half win on V2.

  • "Fried"

    The soundtrack to Dante’s Inferno. “Fried” sends shivers with a demonic feel and oozes of Playboi Carti’s influence. It’s a positive change of pace on V2 to send the energy levels through the roof. Ty compares himself to Pac and an unhinged Ye threatens those lurking with thoughts of crossing him. The Hooligans step in as a perfect fit, with their chants adding a sinister texture to “Fried” — which might become a fan-favorite, particularly for those who attend or view the upcoming listening experiences.

  • "530"

    A Donda 2 session leak finds a home on Vultures 2 about two years later. Ye gets poignant about his messy divorce from Kim Kardashian — which was finalized in 2022 — and points to alcohol and his dependency on it playing a role in derailing their relationship. “The past year been a strange time, visitations on FaceTime/ And who gon’ break who’s heart first? Always just breaks mine,” he raps.

    Ye has always made a habit of shining when turning his pain into powerful art. West’s version of a timestamp record finds him in desolate territory while recalling similar themes to fan-favorites like “Saint Pablo” and “Come to Life.” Although the sound quality needs to be more crisp along with changes to some mumbled lyrics. Where’s Mike Dean at?

  • "Time Moving Slow"

    The first case of demo-itis strikes on “Time Moving Slow” — a crown jewel leftover from Vultures, with alterations that have taken one of the best productions from Ty and Ye’s camps all year down a few notches. Raw drum kicks and a Hooligans cameo soak up the soulfulness of the original version, which should have been left alone. Ye changed up a random bar on the track with a cheeky addition: “Reach for the popcorn, oops, that’s my c–k.” Even though it still stands as one of the stronger V2 cuts, it’s tough to hear and not think about the past.

  • "Promotion"

    Between the starry production and elevated raps, this is Ye’s strongest performance on the album. He turns the clock back with his Midas touch, while even pulling on the heartstrings of longtime Yeezy fans with a callback to “Good Life.” “Like we always do it this….” he raps in homage to the Graduation anthem. Meanwhile, Future is always going to make his presence felt no matter what’s surrounding him on a track, as Ty’s malleability allows Pluto to feel at home and he fills in the crevices with spatial awareness.

  • "Slide"

    A cinematic entrance into Vultures 2. The ominous organs feel as if fans are about to experience the rollercoaster ride of a lifetime or having their tickets punched to the next Marvel movie. “Slide” is familiar to listeners who tuned into previous Vultures live streams and was touched up by a myriad of producers ranging from London on Da Track to Fred Again. Ty sets the bar high, with a slippery chorus meshing with the unnerving beat, while Ye interjects with a choppy flow doubling down on his outcast status from the music industry.

  • "Field Trip"

    If there’s one V2 track to bet on following in the footsteps of “Carnival” and making a surge up the Billboard charts in the coming weeks, “Field Trip” is where your money should go. Don Toliver helms the chorus with a hypnotic hook while Playboi Carti flies above like a dragon on Game of Thrones in menacing fashion. “Uh, I’m spitting out venom,” he fittingly raps. Carti seems to up his focus and words-per-minute count when in Ye’s presence with Yeezy bringing the best out of his collaborators. Here, West takes a step back to let his co-stars do more of the shining. Ty shows up and tidies up his verse to keep “Field Trip” on the rails while Kodak Black makes an unlikely guest appearance — which has rap Twitter divided, but is ultimately a welcomed addition to the chaos.

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        Ye & Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Vultures 2’ Album: Every Song Ranked From Worst to Best (2024)

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        What is the most listened to song on the show vultures? ›

        What is the most popular song on VULTURES 1 by ¥$, Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign? The most popular song on VULTURES 1 by ¥$, Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign is “CARNIVAL” with a total of 2.4M page views.

        How many songs are on Vultures 2? ›

        3) and Vultures 2 began to land on streaming services just hours later. V2 boasts 16 tracks in total with features from some frequent collaborators such as Playboi Carti, Don Toliver, Lil Wayne, Future, Young Thug and more.

        What is the new Vultures 2 release date? ›

        On August 3, 2024, Vultures 2 was surprise released independently to streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music by West's YZY brand. It was also made available on the iTunes Store, sold at a discounted price of $4.99 in the first week.

        Is Vultures 2 on Spotify? ›

        Kanye West Vultures 2 Deluxe - playlist by Trending Playlists | Spotify.

        What is the greatest song of all time? ›

        Here's the list's top 10:
        • 1: Aretha Franklin — “Respect”
        • 2: Public Enemy — “Fight The Power”
        • 3: Sam Cooke — “A Change is Gonna Come”
        • 4: Bob Dylan — “Like A Rolling Stone”
        • 5: Nirvana — “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
        • 6: Marvin Gaye — “What's Going On”
        • 7: The Beatles — “Strawberry Fields Forever”
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        Who is the girl on the cover of VULTURES 1? ›

        The cover art features West dressed in all-black with his hockey mask, joined by his partner Bianca Censori.

        Will there be Vultures 3? ›

        On January 23, 2024, Kanye announced that Vultures would be split up into three separate albums. The third volume was set to release on April 5.

        Who is on Vultures 2 album cover? ›

        Vulture 2 album cover explained

        On the cover, fans can notice West standing in an all-black outfit and he has a big portrait of a man in his hands. As per XXL Magazine, the man is none other than rapper Ty Dolla Sign's brother, Jabreal Muhammad, aka TC.

        Who is featured in VULTURES 1? ›

        The 16-track LP features uncredited guest appearances by YG, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, Freddie Gibbs, Quavo, Nipsey Hussle, Lil Durk, Bump J, Rich the Kid, Chris Brown, India Love, J. Rey Soul and West's daughter, North.

        How many Vultures albums will there be? ›

        VULTURES 2 continues the collaborative album series between Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign. It was announced on January 23, 2024 via Ye's Instagram, which confirmed the second and third volume.

        Where can you listen to Vultures 2? ›

        ‎VULTURES 2 - Album by ¥$, Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign - Apple Music.

        Why is Vultures 1 not on Spotify? ›

        The album's distributor, FUGA, had initially declined to release the project, only for it to be delivered through the platform's automated processes by a long-standing client, violating FUGA's service agreement. This led to the album's temporary removal as FUGA worked with DSP partners to rectify the situation.

        What is the 2 most listened to song on Spotify? ›

        Most-streamed songs
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        1"Blinding Lights"The Weeknd
        2"Shape of You"Ed Sheeran
        3"Someone You Loved"Lewis Capaldi
        4"As It Was"Harry Styles
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        Most monthly listeners
        RankArtistMonthly listeners (millions)
        2The Weeknd105.06
        3Taylor Swift95.68
        4Coldplay87.48
        5Post Malone84.99
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        What song was listened to the most? ›

        Blinding Lights

        How popular is Vultures 1? ›

        “Vultures 1” earned the equivalent of 148,000 in sales, which is measured by a mix of album sales, song downloads and streams, according to Luminate. Most of the listens came from streaming, with nearly 170 million official streams.

        What is the most listened to radio show in the world? ›

        BBC World Service: Providing comprehensive news and discussions in over 40 languages, the BBC World Service boasts the largest audience reach globally. The service offers listeners an array of informative content, from breaking news to in-depth analyses of global events, making it the top radio talk show worldwide.

        Is Everybody on Vultures 1? ›

        A track tentatively titled “Everybody” was played at the New York Vultures listening event which appeared to sample the Backstreet Boys anthem of the same name, but was reportedly not cleared and didn't make the first volume of Vultures on streaming.

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