Like many other VULTURES listening parties, Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s concert in China over the weekend was a blast. Whether it was having all of Ye’s kids on stage or mocking Adidas again, there was a lot to take in and some noteworthy moments to witness. However, one of the strangest timestamps occurred when they debuted a new song remixing Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles.” If you don’t recognize the track title, we guarantee you’ll recognize the piano riff at the beginning. In the clip below, Ty sings the lyrics over string accompaniment from the original instrument, backed up by Skinbone’s wild 2018 parody of the same track.
All in all, it actually doesn’t sound as bad as it looks on paper, especially with Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign adding a regal flair to the melody. But it’s certainly an odd choice for a cover, although their yet-to-be-released “EVERYBODY” collaboration with a Backstreet Boys sample already set the precedent. Plus, if we’re being honest, the quality standards after VULTURES 2 aren’t very high. That’s not the only new song they’ve teased, though.
Kanye West and Ty Dolla perform “A Thousand Miles”
Additionally, many are wondering what Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s next move will be. While another volume of VULTURES is technically still in the works, its release strategy for previous volumes left little hope for a well-prepared release, let alone a compelling one. Additionally, the recent performance is rumored to have inspired a new project for Ye, although its nature is unclear. The question facing Father Time at the time of writing is whether this is a solo album or some other collaborative effort.
Meanwhile, despite all the family time and great performances, there’s still a lot of controversy surrounding Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign. The former certainly carries most of the weight, and we don’t know if this will actually be another big shift. Ye often oscillates between many different opinions, emotions, and compromises. If only the most wonky thing about their art was making Vanessa Carlton covers…
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