Kanye West, also known as Ye, has finally reacted to speculations over his retirement from professional music. The announcement came after a text message exchange with fellow rapper Rich The Kid, in which Kanye proclaimed he didn’t know his future regarding music. That exposed so much about what was in store for the iconic artist.
Kanye West has dropped his first feature since coming out of retirement, linking up with Consequence on ‘No Apologies’ 🔥🎙️ PIC.TWITTER.COM/DMDRN0QPAF
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Recently, he collaborated with Consequence on the single “No Apologies.” It looks like, after all, Kanye West will not retire from music soon. The song features some typical braggadocious bars from Consequence, with an unapologetic hook from Kanye West. The production was handled by Consequence and himself, and it featured as part of their GOOD Music collaboration.
Kanye and Consequence reunite after over 15 years. The former was on West’s first two albums, and the latter did executive production alongside West on his debut, “Don’t Quit Your Day Job.” Their undeniable chemistry on record makes “No Apologies” such a pleasant surprise. A decade and a half later, Consequence and Kanye West link up again for “No Apologies,” defying expectations with soulful production and a nostalgic mood.
The bars from Consequence on “No Apologies” incur a nostalgic element as he flows right into thoughts about his juvenile years. The way West’s lyrics fit the beat sends one way back. The silky flow of Consequence’s verses makes for this duo’s continued winning streak. They note the chemistry and energy the two artists bring when putting work in. Right off the bat, “No Apologies” features a familiar production from Kanye paired with sharp lyricism courtesy of Consequence.
Fans are now speculating about whether this collaboration could lead to a more extensive joint project or album between Kanye and Consequence. Many wonder if this signals Kanye’s full return to music after a period of relative inactivity. The possibilities are endless, and fans are hopeful that this collaboration will inspire more high-profile pairings for both artists in the future.
Consequence, whose real name is Dexter Raymond Mills Jr., is a rapper from Queens, New York, USA. He’s been an essential element of Kanye’s steadily rising career, doing a few tracks on most of his albums. On a positive note, Consequence was on the song “Gone” on Kanye’s 2005 album, Late Registration.All these years, Consequence has maintained a working relationship with Kanye as part of his G.O.O.D. Music label.
The style of music Consequence is aimed towards is East Coast Hip Hop. He is known for mostly working with another group called A Tribe Called Quest and working with Kanye West. He debuted in 1996 on the album “Beats, Rhymes, and Life” by A Tribe Called Quest. His first solo debut was in 2007 entitled “Don’t Quit Your Day Job!” on Columbia Records and GOOD Music, a label headed by Kanye West who comprised a majority of production.
Now, when it comes to the personal life of Consequence, there is little information about his personal and love life since he has been very private. Well, as far as 2024, he is currently single and has had a few relationships in the past but has not been previously engaged.
The collaboration of Kanye West with Consequence on “No Apologies” has broken the silence of his retirement, leaving them in anticipation. Music journalists and critics alike are applauding this reunion, who very much appreciate the type of chemistry, energy, and feel these two artists are able to bring into their collaborations. Current speculation is ripe over future projects and if more joint albums could be in store for Kanye and Consequence. It’s quite an exciting time for fans of the two artists, and we surely cannot wait to see what is coming next from them. Stay tuned for more updates from the music world.