Some were more negative towards West's vocals, though a few critics complimented certain elements of the production.
The 'V2.22.22 Miami' version of the album received mixed reviews from music critics, who criticized its subject matter, song structures, and lack of identifiable concept. West held 'Kanye West: Donda Experience Performance', an accompanying performance, showcasing songs from the first iteration, at LoanDepot Park on February 22, 2022, selling out 47 IMAX theaters across the United States. It was preceded by the singles ' Eazy' and ' City of Gods', released in January and February 2022, respectively both of them charted inside the top 50 of the US Billboard Hot 100. West began the recording and production of the album in early January 2022, continuing into the next month. Although unfinished, it was exclusively released on the Stem Player, with four songs made available on February 23, 2022, and additional songs later included in updates, the first of which were added the following day. Donda 2 is a demo album by American rapper Kanye West.