"New Body" is an unreleased song by Kanye West that was originally for his 2018 album Yandhi. A gospel-oriented version of the song was considered for JESUS IS KING, but that was not released either.[1] Additionally, the song was also featured in one of the earliest tracklists for Donda.[2] The song was also planned to be released on Kanye and Ty's collaboration album, VULTURES 1.
The song features Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign, even receiving an unreleased music video[3] which eventually surfaced online in 2023.
History[]
Yandhi[]
On September 9, 2018, Kanye was spotted recording music with fellow rapper 6ix9ine. Kanye would later feature in a handful of songs in 6ix9ine's new album, Dummy Boy. On September 27, Kanye previewed some of the new Yandhi tracks to The Fader. During the preview, Kanye said that when a woman gets plastic surgery, "[her] pussy count goes back to zero". This likely relates to "New Body", as the original theme of the song was about a woman getting plastic surgery. Furthermore, the article refers to "New Body" as "the track he played with 6ix9ine". In 2023, a rough demo of "New Body" was leaked, featuring Kanye and 6ix9ine freestyling over the beat.[4]
Right before Kanye's now-infamous appearance on Saturday Night Live, Kanye's then-wife Kim Kardashian contacted Nicki Minaj to write a verse for the track. Reportedly, Nicki wrote her verse within an hour of Kim contacting her.[5][6] While Yandhi didn't release on the intended date, Kanye continued to tease the track in March of 2019, calling it "go get your own bag type shit. It’s dope.”[7]
JESUS IS KING[]
The song eventually received a lyrical rework so that it could be included on JESUS IS KING. Given the song's explicit themes, a complete overhaul of the lyrics was necessary. A version of the song with rerecorded and "Jesus-ified" lyrics leaked in March 2020. However, Nicki Minaj's verse was not found in this version, implying that she had not re-recorded yet. The file was dated September 25, 2019.
God's Country[]
In July 2023, the full "Jesus-ified" version of New Body leaked online, containing slightly different production as well as the re-recorded Nicki Minaj verse. It was speculated to be the final version of the song and is dated July 10, 2020.
DONDA[]
Until 2023, the last known time "New Body" was considered for release was during early DONDA: WITH CHILD tracklists, being seen in one dated July 22, 2020. However, it would never appear on any track list after this, including one dated the very next day, meaning it was likely removed off of the album.
VULTURES trilogy[]
On December 8, 2023, Ty Dolla $ign posted a tracklist of his upcoming collaboration album with Kanye, Vultures 1, on which "New Body" was featured.[8] In a Miami listening party hosted on December 12, Kanye played the Yandhi version of "New Body" instead of the clean version from Jesus Is King.
On December 14, Kanye posted a screenshot of a text conversation with Nicki in which he asked her to clear her verse; she would deny Kanye's request in a livestream, stating that "that train has left the station ... why would I put out a song that’s been out for three years?"[9] At the listening party in Las Vegas, Kanye responded harshly to Nicki's denial, saying that "I made that girl rewrite her verse three times for 'Monster'. I supported her career. So I don't know what it is."[10]
On January 31, 2024, a new track list for Vultures Volume 1 was revealed, noticeably removing "New Body".[11] The song was not included in the album's release on February 10.
On March 19, YesJulz revealed that Ye sent "New Body" to Doja Cat and Ice Spice on December 15, 2023.[12] While it was confirmed by Doja's team that Doja Cat had not recorded a verse for the song, Ye confirmed that Ice Spice recorded a verse for the song, but stated that her team didn't want Ye to release it.[13]
The song was later previewed at the Haikou listening party on September 15, 2024 along with the newly unheard song "A THOUSAND MILES". Instead of the Ice Spice verse being played, the Nicki verse had been played along with slight production differences between the version intended for VULTURES 1.[14]
Lyrics[]
[Intro]
(Oh my God, Ronny)
[Chorus]
Can't wait to see your new body
Don't be actin' like you don't know nobody
No body count on your new body (Old dick don't count, those titties don't bounce)
I'll be the first one to hit your new body, oh, woah
[Verse 1]
New ass, new tits, new bitch, who this?
Who else you know this bad with two kids?
Nobody ever, ever gave you shit
Nobody flew to Colombia, like you did
Tryin' a new ass out with the new drip
Only thing to ask, who first to hit?
'Cause far as you 'cern, you is a new bitch
There dumb, I'm done now, them n***as is too rich
Old dick don't count, these titties don't bounce
Those n***as say they here tryna run up your account
Big dump on it now, the summer they was down
But they better act like they know who they fuckin' now
This a new bitch
Got a party table at the Ruth Chris
All bad bitches take a group pic
Had to step back 'cause she too thick
You used to twerk to every, every song
Saved up to buy an ass of your very, very own
FaceTime, body looks like Dom Perignon
Don't pay me no attention, go and carry on
[Chorus]
Can't wait to see your new body
Don't be actin' like you don't know nobody
No body count on your new body (Old dick don't count, those titties don't bounce)
I'll be the first one to hit your new body (Mm), oh, woah
[Verse 2]
Ayo, you ain't fuck me, you fucked the old body (Mm)
You ain't fuck Nicki, you fucked Nicole body (Mm-mm)
Ain't no miles on this here new body (Mm)
Off with they heads, these bitches is nobodies (Grr)
Got-got me a new body, now I need some new dick
No little wood, tryna stick me like a toothpick
Got me a new body, now I need some new dick
I busts shots, don't duck unless the shoe fits (Ooh)
Cookie game make me the G.O.A.T. (Mm)
Cookie game come with the throat
Puff, puff, pass—no, you do not want the smoke
B-b-bitches be sleepin' on me, but be claimin' they woke (Ooh)
Fuck up a check on my body (Uh-huh)
Then let 'em lick on my body out in Abu Dhabi (Grr)
You see me shinin', you pissed
I-I-I think my haters just really be wantin' a kiss (Mwah)
They know I bodied you, sis
Old n***a hit me and I said, "New body, who this?" (Ooh)
(Old n***a hit me and I said, "New body, who this?")
[Chorus]
Can't wait to see your new body
Don't be actin' like you don't know nobody
No body count on your new body
I'll be the first one to hit your new body, oh, woah
[Verse 3]
New body, you've been workin' hard (Hard)
I've been on your IG page, lurkin' hard (Hard)
New boobie job, now they perfect
Six weeks off, it was worth it (Worth)
Baby got that nip tuck, let me titty fuck (Fuck)
Hit it from the back, get my dick sucked (Huh?)
Put me on the scoreboard, make a new one
He said he hit before; not since you got your boobs done (Boobs)
You're workin' on your abs, huh? You got your ass done
You better show it all, you better work it (Work)
Why they body shamin'? Baby, I commend it (Lend)
Dr. Ghavami, I recommend it, woo (Lend)
[Chorus]
Can't wait to see your new body
Don't be actin' like you don't know nobody
No body count on your new body
I'll be the first one to hit your new body, oh, woah
[Chorus]
Can't wait to see your new body
Let the Lord of love be your new body
You've been born again in your new body
So it's on to get in your new body, woah
[Verse 1]
New walk, new talk, who that, who this?
Who else you know this bad, a few kids
Nobody nowhere, ever gave you this
Nobody flew to Colombia, like you did
Trying the new dress out with the new drip
Buying a new bag, first one to get
Nothing that you miss, is on your to-do list
And now you're intune with, divine influence
Old sins don't count, old fans might bounce
Told the devil, "Get behind me, I ain't ever gon' renounce"
Non-believers try to doubt, but we never go without
Mind, body, soul, who you think you dealing wit' now?
This a new chick, got a party table at the Ruth Chris
All God's children take a group pic
Turn the flash off 'cause we too lit
You used to twerk to every-every song
Get carded everywhere, look very, very young
New spirit new body, like Christ on the throne
All glory be to God, Hallelujah, carry on
[Chorus]
Can't wait to see your new body
Let the Lord of love be your new body
You've been born again in your new body
So it's on to get in your new body, woah
[Verse 2]
New body, rebirthing hard
Lord, I'd give my life to you, you deserve it all
Now when duty calls, I ain't perfect
I know sometimes I get weak, but it's worth it
You the one I big up, never give up
Only thing I'm tryna do is give them sins up
Look up at the scoreboard, I know that you won
It doesn't matter how they coming if they too young
'Cause every last one gon' be returning
And that's the message that we take from every sermon
That's why I'm turning to Your commandments
'Cause in the end I know You'll never leave me stranded (Ooh, yeah)
[Chorus]
Can't wait to see your new body (Your new body, oh yeah, oh yeah)
Let the Lord of love be your new body (Let the lord)
You'll be born again in your new body (Born again, born again)
So it's on to get in your new body, woah
References[]
- ↑ https://www.bet.com/article/arh08a/nicki-minaj-reveals-new-update-on-her-kanye-west-collab
- ↑ https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/1285433509142650881?s=20
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G2prbWiSYI
- ↑ https://krakenfiles.com/view/5X5yh90sR5/file.html
- ↑ https://genius.com/a/kanye-west-nicki-minaj-tease-new-collaboration-new-body-on-keeping-up-with-the-kardashians
- ↑ https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/kanye-west-nicki-minaj-collab/
- ↑ https://www.complex.com/music/a/cmplxtara-mahadevan/yandhi-engineer-says-kanye-project-inspired-by-women-empowerment
- ↑ https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/ty-dolla-sign-kanye-west-joint-album-tracklist-1235547798/
- ↑ https://hiphopdx.com/news/nicki-minaj-kanye-west-new-body-song-clearance-request-rejection
- ↑ https://www.nme.com/news/music/kanye-west-responds-to-nicki-minaj-new-body-3559669
- ↑ https://twitter.com/kanyestreams1/status/1752761613923324328
- ↑ https://x.com/GoodAssSub/status/1769954821526692317?s=20
- ↑ https://x.com/GoodAssSub/status/1770120401508606347?s=20
- ↑ https://x.com/yeunrlsd/status/1835306664070672677