Sunday Service by Kanye West
While trying to figure out whether he is a complete moron or a true marketing guru (most likely both) I ́m totally thrilled with the last occurrence of Kanye West, this time during the increasingly cloying Coachella festival.
The fact is that after starring numerous articles before the lineup was even announced (due to Kanye's stage requirements) and the reason why he ended up being replaced by Ariana Grande (whom was reportedly paid an 8 million Dollars for her two headlining sets, a festival record), the rapper announced last Saturday night an upcoming Sunday Service at the festival site.
And on Sunday, like believing himself some sort of Jesus, accompanied by a gospel choir and with the Instagram of everyone who was there (after getting up early and waiting a long time) fuming, Kanye showed up to present his new single “Water” (plus playing many more songs) and to feed (even more) his already big ego once given the opportunity. Genius and figure right up to the grave!
There are hundreds of videos on YouTube, so better judge the scene for yourself. Oh, if only my beloved John Lennon were able to see it…!
Setlist of “Sunday Service” by Kanye West at Coachella on April 21st, 2019:
Kanye West: “Ultralight Beam” / “Ultralight Prayer”
“How Excellent”
“No Greater Love”
Pastor T.L. Barrett: “Father Stretch My Hands”
Kanye West: “Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1”
Kanye West: “Power”
“Lift Him Up”
The Clark Sisters: “Ha Ya (Eternal Life)”
Otis Redding: “Try a Little Tenderness”
JAY-Z / Kanye West: “Otis”
Stevie Wonder: “As”
Soul II Soul: “Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)”
Kanye West: “Everything We Need”
Teyana Taylor: “Never Would Have Made It”
Aly-Us: “Follow Me”
Kanye West: “Fade”
Cajmere: “Brighter Days (Underground Goodie Mix)” [ft. Dajaé]
Kirk Franklin: “Brighter Day”
“This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made”
Shirley Caesar: “Satan, We’re Gonna Tear Your Kingdom Down”
Kanye West: “Lift Yourself”
Kanye West: “All Falls Down”
Kanye West: “Water”
Kanye West: “Ultralight Beam”
DMX Prayer
Kanye West: “Jesus Walks”
The Clark Sisters: “You Brought the Sunshine”
Kanye West: “Fade”