Talking Star: 'The Star Report: Kanye West 'Jesus Is King' Review'

“Fire!” Exclamations erupt from the mouth of Troi “Star” Torain in recognition of Kanye West’s new album. Mr. Torain wants to know if his audience knows who Fred Hammond is. He talks about Mr. West’s 501 (c)(3) still not being up and running yet. He says that Kanye’s ego is a thing that clashes with his religiosity. But he finds the project to be of substance. Star says that he’s skeptical to see an “unstable” Kanye West as commander-in-chief of the United States.

A second query about going to prison crops up on this broadcast. He reverts back to the Jesus is King (2019) collection of songs, and declares his affinity for various tracks. Although he does not agree with the ideas of the playlist, he can relate to the great melodies and dense lyricism. Boss Chick Ronnie checks in and states that she could have missed this song collection. Ronnie can appreciate gospel music, but she finds that the time she took listening to it she can “never get back.” While Star agrees with narcissism, this is problematic. The ego and selfishness stand in direct contrast to any notions of narcissistic ideals.

Ronnie thinks that the choir should have been featured more on the collection. Once the phone lines open, a young man explains how the focal point of the Baptist church is the music. Star points out that there is a hustle of one of the most popular religious figures. He wonders why other people can’t get in on the hustle. Caller propounds that Kanye is a genius. He says that Kirk Franklin will not sell the same as the “Water” performer. He goes on to state that Mr. Franklin will never have the reach of Kanye West.

The talk then shifts to a story of a woman in a parking lot, singing to the police to avoid the clutches of the law. Star states that one should never stop a man or woman from getting money. Caller shows how Kanye’s interviews can be put to the beat and allow someone to “get charged.” Star seeks for his audience to put some respect on Kanye’s name. A Super Chatter inquires about Ronnie’s reaction to singer Tank’s statements, and what would happen if she heard his album in relation to Kanye.

Caller says that Mr. West is “manipulating the market.” He decries the lyrics and production. Caller expounds on the ideals of how Kanye has “lost his mind.” He concedes that a few lyrics did stand out from the rest of the collection. According to sources, Kanye received a denial for the trademark of "Sunday Service." Caller says that he has heard most of the album. Star inquires whether the caller is hating on Kanye or his song collection. A Cash Apper says that Snoop Dogg’s gospel album is better than Mr. West’s offering.

Ronnie points out that Brooklyn is back snitching again. The woman in the video is clearly not prepared for the penitentiary. Super Chatter Trevor declares that the one time “Louis Vuittion Don” has put out quality product but admits that the material is mostly just leftovers of the shelved project Yandhi. Trevor says that Kanye has not made a magnum opus like My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010) until now. Star says that “power-tripping” in the manner that he is, is what hinders Kanye. Trevor says that none of these people out here are charitable individuals. Ronnie jumps into the conversation by appreciating Trevor’s context.

Caller from “Bloodsport” Connecticut says that Kanye is pimping the system. He’s hustling the name of the mystical in order to make money, according to the caller. He says that Kanye is a “clown.” Star outlines how Jesus met Apostle Paul in the “supernatural.”

Ronnie drops a few bits of information regarding the trademark that Kanye failed to achieve in the name “Sunday Service.”

Caller says that Kanye is a pawn in the game that stirs up distraction. Mr. Torain respects how Kanye strengthened his focus. Bent Remy says that JiK is fire and that Kanye is a genius, too. Star wants to know if Kanye is trolling Drake by putting notes at the gates of Mr. Graham’s home. Mr. Torain speculates that Kanye West wanted the “God’s Plan” identification that Drake popularized. Gem Star claims that Ronnie is going too hard on the Gram. She fired some shots at the range. Literally.

Caller brings the facts regarding the book of Revelation. He builds a case against Mr. West and his wife who live up to the idea of the figures of what stand against the truth. Caller offers some great commentary to lay out the reality of the situation.

The conversation then switches to the story of the woman who ransacked a store. Caller Ozzy Oz comes on the line and describes how “On God” is an excellent song.

Rizzy the God checks in on the Kanye West topic. It’s something to say that Kanye has an ego when the whole of hip hop is expected to have an inflated sense of self. The idea of the ego is not fully worked out in the genre, which usually places self-conceit over self-confidence. Star says that everyone has to grow. He calls himself a narcissist again when he has the knowledge of Ayn Rand’s Objectivism which dismisses narcissism as an example of anti-pride. But Mr. Torain is just showing the deficit between the prevailing culture and the ideals that go into defining how the ego should be viewed.

Mr. Torain says that T.D. Jakes is the truth. Jakes says that one should “bathe in the blood.” Caller chimes in on Jesus is King. Star projects that the songs represent a “stadium status” piece of art. Radio play will be minimal but the concert value will far outweigh any airplay on traditional hip hop stations.

New caller, Aviel says that Kanye transcends on the new offering. He regards it as music that goes far beyond the current plain of conversation amongst the hip hop literati. Mina then checks into the show to say that Kenny G’s part represents the best part of JiK. She calls Kanye a living “oxymoron.” The hypocrites, whoremongers, and heretics that seek profit in the name of some supernatural force continues to be an issue with Star. He points out that the leaders of these organizations ought to allow for congregations to donate funds to furnish houses, pay for personal jet planes, and build other companies.

Ronnie says that R. Kelly is “reprehensible” but that if his album dropped today, it would probably be fire.