An Auto-Tuned West laments about a failed relationship on this track, whilst R&B recording artist Tony Williams adds some soul-infused vocals. Kanye's older cousin on his mom's side, Williams first became noticed as a singer when he sung on the gospel hymn "I'll Fly Away" from the rapper's The College Dropout album. He also wrote the hook for the Late Registration song, "Roses," which featured him singing with Patti Labelle.
The song features a prominent vocal sample of Nina Simone's version of the song Billie Holiday made famous: the chilling "Strange Fruit." The horns were borrowed from TNGHT's "R U Ready." TNGHT is a musical duo consisting of Producer/DJs Lunice and Hudson Mohawke. The latter is signed as an artist to West's G.O.O.D. Music and contributed to several of Yeezus' tracks. He debuted the song on June 10, 2013 during his DJ set at Parklife Festival in Manchester. "R U Ready" was originally used by Kanye West in 2012 during his fashion show.
Jay-z liked this one so much when West debuted Yeezus at a playback that it was played twice. "Hov wanted me to bring that one back," Ye told the guests.
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