When Ye, formerly Kanye West, dropped ‘Vultures 1’ this February after months of anticipation, hold-off, coupled with numerous listening parties and round-the-globe stops, fans found the musical renaissance they had been waiting for. However, in months that followed, the fan fervor confronted a steep decline with the release of ‘Vultures 2’ still hanging off the cliff. Yet, the simmering anticipation persists like a familiar harbinger of nostalgia, repeatedly drawing fans back to the ‘Vultures’ series, especially with the recent emergence of the original ‘Hoodrat’.

Months after the debut of the first of the three parts of his ‘Vultures’ series, his tracklist for a solo album made in 2023 surfaced online. Among the 12 featured songs, ‘Hoodrat’ stood out, having previously been released as part of ‘Vultures 1’. Shortly afterward, GoodAssSub turned to X to reveal an 11-second snippet of the original track, first unraveled by Luis, who disclosed the solo album's tracklist hours ago. 

‘Hoodrat’ first appeared on Ye and Ty Dolla $ign’s collaborative album ‘Vultures 1’, but nostalgia led fans back to his 2012 collaboration with Pusha T on ‘New God Flow’. Many fans were of the opinion that the flow of verses within the snippet had a familiar tone until a few saw it as a nod to ‘New God Flow’. ‘New God Flow’ originally debuted as the third single from Ye and Pusha T’s compilation album ‘Cruel Summer’, which showcased collaborations among members of their record label GOOD Music.

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Consequently, fans expressed gratitude for the snippet, with many believing that the original version surpassed the one Ye eventually released.

Of late, Ye's fanbase has experienced a whirlwind of emotions due to the delays of ‘Vultures 2’, his contemplation of retiring from music, and his crumbling business empire. However, unveiling the original snippet of ‘Hoodrat’ has provided fans with a refreshing change that they greatly appreciated. Furthermore, many fans believed that the original track had the potential to be a bigger hit than the version Ye eventually released despite being just seconds long.

Some fans could envision Ye's artistic vision had the original track been completed, while others focused on its tonal similarity to his 2012 track, ‘New God Flow’. 

A few fans also drew comparisons to his hit song ‘Monster’ featuring Nicki Minaj from ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’, but the consensus leaned towards ‘New God Flow’. Despite Ye's contemplation of retirement, his ongoing influence continues to unite his fandom in anticipation of new music. But this also prompted fans to ponder whether releasing the original track could have altered the trajectory of subsequent volumes, potentially making them even more successful.

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What do you think of Ye's original record of 'Hoodrat' that surfaced online months after the release of 'Vultures 1'? Let us know in the comments below!