In an unexpected twist, North West, the daughter of Kanye West, has made headlines by rapping in Japanese on FKA Twigs’ latest song, “Childlike Things.” The track, which dropped on January 24, is featured on FKA Twigs’ new album, EUSEXUA.
North’s verse has already caught the attention of fans, translating to: “Hello/ My name is North-chan/ From California to Tokyo/ Jesus, the King/ Praise the Lord/ Jesus is the one and only true God (You need to know).”
This isn’t North’s first foray into music; last year, she announced her own debut album, cleverly titled “Elementary School Dropout,” a nod to her father’s groundbreaking 2004 project, The College Dropout. At a listening event for Vultures 2, North excitedly shared her plans with the audience, receiving an enthusiastic response.
Following her impressive debut on her father’s collaborative project, Vultures 1, where she featured on the track “Talking,” North has proven that she can hold her own in the music industry. The track reached No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100, making her one of the youngest artists to achieve such a milestone.
At the listening event, Kanye also brought his two youngest children, Psalm and Chicago, to support their sister as she performed. North’s contributions to the family legacy continue to build anticipation for her upcoming work, and her enthusiastic remarks about Elementary School Dropout suggest that she is ready to make her mark in the music world.
With her unique style and bold statements, North West is undeniably one to watch in the evolving hip-hop landscape.
