Kanye West X Chris Brown - Waves (music) Apr 2026

Notable for its heavy use of samples, including "Fantastic Freaks at the Dixie" by Fantastic Freaks and a warped, sun-drenched vocal synth. 🌊 Development & Controversy

True to Kanye’s "living album" concept, "Waves" saw several mix updates post-release, including adjustments to Chris Brown’s vocal layers and the percussion. 📽️ Media & Influence Kanye West x Chris Brown - Waves (Music)

The album's working title was WAVES at one point, which sparked a public feud with rapper Wiz Khalifa . Wiz felt the title was a slight to Max B , who popularized the "wavy" terminology in hip-hop. Notable for its heavy use of samples, including