Sanctified

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Sanctified (song)

"Sanctified" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Rick Ross, taken from his sixth studio album Mastermind (2014). The song, produced by Kanye West, Mike Dean, and DJ Mustard, featuring guest appearances by rappers Kanye West and Big Sean. It was written by the aforementioned rappers and producers and contains a sample of singer Betty Wright. "Sanctified" garnered critical acclaim from music critics, with most praising the production and Kanye West's appearance. Despite not being released as a single, it is the highest charting song on Mastermind to date, debuting at number 25 on the UK R&B Chart, number 78 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 99 on the Canadian Hot 100 upon the album's release.

Background and development

In February 2014, a short preview of the song was released featuring the chorus, performed by Kanye West and Big Sean. Following the track list reveal for the album, on February 7, 2014, producer DJ Mustard revealed that he co-produced "Sanctified" with Kanye West. The song was also produced by Mike Dean, along with being written by William Roberts, Sean Anderson, Kanye West, and Dijon McFarlane. It also contains a sample of singer Betty Wright that West attempted to use ten different ways before getting it just right. In the song, West raps about how he feels about people playing up his earlier works and dismiss who he is now, before saying that he's not going to worry about it. Then later he says, "Wipe my forehead with a handkerchief and wash my sins in the blood of Jesus, People sayin', 'Ye, we need another Yeezus." This being a reference to his experimental sixth studio album.

Sanctified (album)

Sanctified is the fourth album for Swedish heavy metal band Morgana Lefay.

Track listing

All music & lyrics written & arranged by: Morgana Lefay

(4:06 minutes into "Gil-Galad (The Sanctified)" there's a "hidden" bonus track)

Credits