Kanye West has released three new tracks from his upcoming album Bully, now available exclusively on Tidal. The songs—“Preacher Man,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Damn”—were all previously featured in the Bully visual album.
The release is part of a staggered rollout West described to fan account YeFanatics. “Releasing 5 of the songs 2nt. Will release another 5 2mrw. And then more the next day. Still working on the album. Share this message,” he reportedly said. Although West had promised the full album would arrive on June 15, that date passed without a full release.
The Bully rollout also features A.I.-generated vocals and marks West’s continued experimentation with distribution. While West previously had equity in Tidal, the platform remains a key outlet for his music releases.
Meanwhile, his next planned album Cuck was leaked last month after being uploaded to Discord and quickly spreading online. It was eventually taken down from major platforms. The leakers claimed the action was in protest of West’s past antisemitic remarks, stating that proceeds from the leak were donated to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
In response, West posted: “Somebody got a drive and threw it on YouTube and said this is CUCK. What I love about getting blocked on DSPs and having songs leaked and shows cancelled is… It proves everything I’m saying and why I’m saying.”
West has faced distribution challenges with recent material. The single “Heil Hitler” was removed from streaming platforms within 24 hours of release due to its controversial content. Bully has also drawn attention for featuring Ku Klux Klan imagery in its artwork.
