Good Ass Job

prod. Emile, Kanye West · CD Quality · 2020

Mumble track, nothing else is known. Snippets leaked November 5th, 2023 and October 1st, 2024.

with Charlie Wilson, The WRLDFMS Tony Williams, John Legend · prod. Kanye West, Jeff Bhasker, MIKE DEAN · CD Quality · 2023

Fully finished version with an entirely different take on the hook, with backing vocals from John Legend. Includes different lines and production than final. Leaked after a groupbuy.

prod. Andrew Dawson · CD Quality · 2023

OG Filename: Harp Beat Initial version with just the chorus, has a beatswitch outro. Samples "You Gave Me Oh Lord" by Costa Yared Costa. Dated sometime after October 2009, as it was encoded with iTunes 9.0.2.

prod. RZA · CD Quality · 2010

OG Filename: Heartbreaker Shorter 4.4 First April 2010 version of "Heartbreaker" containing the extra intro vocals, but cuts down some of the freestyle.

with Bon Iver · prod. Kanye West, No ID, MIKE DEAN, Mike Caren · Lossless · 2010

OG Filename: Hell Of A life May 11 NO Paid in full Version with Bon Iver doing the hook throughout the song, as well as different mixing and vocal effects on the verses, alongisde different drums. All verses are fully finished. Original snippet leaked May 31st, 2024.

prod. Kanye West, No ID · CD Quality · 2010

OG Filename: Higher New KW VOX REF Possibly the earliest version of the song. Has a very different beat to the final version and mumble high energy vocals. No ID mentioned to Complex that versions of the song before Nicki Minaj recorded existed, and this is one of them. Samples "In High Places" by Mike Oldfield.

prod. Kanye West · CD Quality · 2009

Contains some mumble, and autotune singing. Original snippets leaked October 12th, 2022 and February 22nd, 2023.

with Kanye West, Mr Hudson · prod. No ID · CD Quality · 2024

Has an alternate beat and an autotuned Kanye hook. Samples "Some Other Time" by The Alan Parsons Symphonic Project.

with Rick Ross, Big Sean, The WRLDFMS Tony Williams, John Legend, Connie Mitchell · prod. Kanye West · Lossless · 2010

OG Filename: Live fast Die young.17 Alternate mix of the previous version. Has all of the features together, and Tony Williams background vocals over part of Rick Ross' verse. Has 25 seconds of silence at the start

prod. Kanye West · CD Quality · 2009

OG Filename: Lonely w KW REF Song from early Good Ass Job sessions. Has largely mumble vocals with a partially finished hook and an open verse. Samples "It Takes A Little Time" by Madcliff.

prod. Kanye West · Lossless · 2024

OG Filename: Ohh Yeah Track.4 Has Kanye vocals. Partial bounce of the song (as it is missing EchoBoy, an old version of AutoTune and L2007). Bounce provided by segaretro92. Most likely the version which GLC talked about being in the studio for on January 2nd, 2010, with No ID's production and his vocals, however in the session that leaked, none of the files of his production are attached and there's no GLC vocals, so this is likely the version shown to them.

prod. Kanye West · High Quality · 2010

Unfinished track, with some mumble lyrics, leaked from just over a month before My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy dropped. Rumored to be recorded early 2010 for Winter Spring Summer Fall. Was leaked as "Never See Me Again", but current leakers who have the song confirm that the title is "See Me Again". Interpolates "I Never Want To See You Again" by Quasi. This leak gained notable popularity after a widespread theory that it was a "suicide note" of sorts, further influenced by the discovery that the song shared a similar chord progression to "Futari Dake No CEREMONY" by the late J-pop star Yukiko Okada, who comitted suicide in April of 1986 due to alleged relationship issues - which can allude to Kanye's troubles at this time that would result in his breakup with Amber Rose - however this relation has since been debunked and is mostly viewed as a coincidence.

with Bon Iver · prod. Kanye West, Kutta · High Quality · 2019

Mumble demo over a beat later given to B.o.B. for his 2011 album No Genre. Has different drums later reused on "Monster", along with a slightly different chop from release on the intro. Believed to have been made during Good Ass Job sessions, as Kanye worked with both Bon Iver and Santigold in 2009. Samples"Lights Out" by Santigold.

with Kanye West · prod. Kanye West · Lossless · 2010

OG Filename: T.I. Kanye July 2010 Real Love Early version. Has different mixing compared to release, a completely different chorus done by Kanye, and no Kid Cudi. Leaked after a successful groupbuy.

with Jeff Bhasker · prod. Jeff Bhasker · CD Quality · 2023

OG Filename: DOWNTOWN w.VOX RUFF Has one mostly finished verse, and one unfinished verse and a finished hook, done in multiple takes. Has Jeff Bhasker backing vocals, originally mistatributed to be Beyoncé's or Brandy's. Dated sometime after October 2009, as it was encoded with iTunes 9.0.2. Possibly the earliest known version of "Highlights," as it shares drums, BPM, key and even similar vocal effects when compared to "Go Pro", one of the earliest known versions of that song.

with John Legend, Bon Iver · prod. Kanye West, Jeff Bhasker, MIKE DEAN · High Quality

Good Ass Job era throwaway. Comprised of a looped sample from "Money (Dollar Bill Y'all)" by Jimmy Spicer and an excerpt from a live performance of Mary Jane by Rick James, layered over a distorted guitar loop. Kanye would reuse one of his verses for his part in the 2010 BET Awards G.O.O.D. music cypher and performed the other during a Kid Cudi show on December 22nd, 2009. The song was later given to Snoop Dogg and released on his 2011 album Doggumentary with only one of Kanye's verses. Noted by Low to not be releasing, before it leaked in January 2011.

with Bon Iver, The WRLDFMS Tony Williams, La Roux · prod. Kanye West · CD Quality · 2010

OG Filename: SeeMeAgain RUFF 2.22 Version with alternate drums, different backing vocals, and the vocal effects seen in the first known version of the song. Filedates implies that the version is dated February 22nd, however the metadata is tagged as the day after.

prod. Kanye West, MIKE DEAN · CD Quality · 2009

Further along version of the track with a more developed instrumental along with one completely finished verse and an open. Interpolates "Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi. Samples the "Think" break and "Part 4: North Star / Platinum Finale" by Mike Oldfield. Leaked after a blind groupbuy.

with Kanye West · prod. Kanye West · High Quality · 2026

Has vocals from Kanye, who is not featured on the released song. Samples "Belle of the Earth" by Manfred Mann's Earth Band and"How Long Before I'm Gone" by Ten Wheel Drive. Snippet leaked March 25th, 2026.

with Kanye West · prod. Jack White · Not Available

In the My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Complex article, it is noted that Kanye shared lyrics to a "still-never-released song he'd done with JAŸ-Z and Jack White" to Noah Callahan-Bever. Was very likely for the scrapped JAŸ-Z and Jack White collaborative album and possibly recorded alongside "The Joy" and "So Appalled". Very likely the same song as "Over and Over and Over" by Jack White, which he confirmed was originally intended for their album and had the JAŸ-Z line "under my Ray-Bans" on the hook. In the Complex interview, Kanye shared his lyrics right after the VMA's, so this means the song was pre-Hawaii.

with Kanye West, Ne-Yo · prod. Danja · Not Available

According to Keri Hilson, Kanye's original verse was around 60 bars and had to be shortened for the final version. Keri Hilson would later state that the verse was around 2 minutes long, with the song's intro being taken from this extended verse.

with CyHi, Big Sean · prod. Kanye West, No ID · Not Available

According to CyHi in an interview, this song was originally meant to be a GOOD Fridays track, written the day before his sister passed. Later released on CyHi's mixtape Royal Flush 2 with only him and Big Sean.

with Charlie Wilson, The WRLDFMS Tony Williams, Connie Mitchell · prod. Kanye West, Eric Hudson, Larry Gold, No ID · Not Available

In a video where Kanye is previewing the song during Good Ass Job sessions in Hawaii, he and Charlie Wilson discuss sections of the song he'll be singing for. He also mentions wanting Charlie Wilson to go back-and-fourth on the hook with Tony Williams, with Tony also doing the hook at times during performances of the remix. Charlie Wilson mentions the hook going between the raps, to which Kanye agrees. This song is seperate from the remix, with Kanye reusing the drums and the hook from this song for tour performances. Kanye confirmed in an interview with Power 105.1 that the drums were done by No ID.

prod. Emile · High Quality · 2024

Original 2009 version of "Runaway". Has a completely different beat and is said to contain 20% mumble, no open verses and different production and alternate lines that didn't make "Runaway". Snippet leaked July 5th & 17th, 2024.

with Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Eminem · prod. Steve Aoki · CD Quality

Kanye asked Steve Aokito make a remix of "Forever" before the song came out. He sent the song back to Kanye but it never released because it "didn't sound good". Posted by Steve Aoki to his mySpace page.

with Guordan Banks, Twanée · prod. Hit-Boy · Lossless · 2026

Original version of the 50 Cent song "Winner's Circle" with the "Christmas In Harlem" beat, allegedly forcing 50 Cent's team to clear the song with Kanye's team before the song released. Was allegedly put on vinyl pressings of either Animal Ambition or a pressing for the single release instead of the version with the new instrumental. The file was available as a vinyl rip before, but the 2014 lossless quality master of the song was found on the vinyl file for Animal Ambition that leaked from the Engine Room Audio box. From 2009, as that's when 50 Cent had the beat before it was given to Kanye, as well as earlier versions of this song were reported to have a beat done by Red Spyda.

with The WRLDFMS Tony Williams · prod. Kanye West · Lossless · 2024

OG Filename: aint no tellin Has quiet Kanye vocals. Partial bounce of the song (as it is missing EchoBoy, an old version of AutoTune and L2007). Bounce provided by segaretro92.

prod. Kanye West · Lossless · 2024

Instrumental found in a beat copy of the album. It's unknown if Kanye recorded on it, but the seller believes that he likely recorded on everything on the instrumental copy. Samples "Army Dreamers" by Kate Bush.

with Kanye West · prod. Ben H. Allen III, Mike Caren · Not Available

According to Asher Roth, Kanye's verse from "Make Her Say" was originally meant for a remix of his song "I Love College". He says the verse didn't make it because Cudi's team was able to pay more for a Kanye feature than him. Kanye's verse has the line "I got seniority with the sororities, so that explain why I love college". Likely came about during Good Ass Job sessions due to Mike Caren producing "Hell Of A Life" and the original song releasing in 2009.

with Mr Hudson · prod. Kanye West, WrighTrax · Not Available

Big Sean confirmed in April 2010 in an interview with Complex that the leaked version was not the same as the album version. The song never ended up dropping on his album so it's unknown what the differences were.

prod. Kanye West · CD Quality · 2010

OG Filename: 15 Blame Game HW Track 15 in the Record4Hype zip. Has a rougher, unmixed Kanye vocal take. Samples "Avril 14th" by Aphex Twin, not just an interpolation of it like the final release.

CD Quality · 2026

Unfinished song from Good Ass Job, said to exist by insiders. Originally said to be from a 2008 version of the album, but this was later proven to be false as the other songs listed alongside "Can't Get Away" were proven to be from 2009. Snippet leaked June 10th, 2026.

prod. Kanye West, Pharrell Williams · Not Available

In September 2009, Diddy said Cassie was working in the studio with Kanye West and Pharrell Williams on her second album. In 2013, when asked about this she said that a "couple of the songs were written to the beats that [Kanye] did, it just never really turned into anything".

with Malik Yusef · prod. Q-Tip · CD Quality · 2020

Track 4 in the Record4Hype zip. Instrumental only version.

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Seen in a tracklist on a notepad in an image posted by Complex. Unknown what this song is, though it likely samples a Chaka Khan song.

prod. Kanye West · Lossless · 2009

Instrumental found in a beat copy of the album. It's unknown if this song started off not related to "Throw Money Everywhere" to begin with, but it may be with how much both beats share.

with Kanye West · prod. Maddscientist · CD Quality · 2009

Solo Christina Milian version of the song recorded before Kanye hopped on the track.

with Kanye West · prod. DJ Khalil, Chin Injeti · Not Available

Open verse version sent to Kanye for him to record on, talked about by Clipse.

with Kanye West · prod. Kanye West · Not Available · 2008

Seen on a December 2008 demo tape for Consequence's album You Win Some, You Lose Some, shown by him in August 2023. Later released as a single in 2025.

with Kanye West · prod. Kanye West · Recording · 2008

Seen on a December 2008 demo tape for Consequence's album You Win Some, You Lose Some, shown by him in August 2023. Snippet played by Consequence on Instagram Live December 28th, 2024.

with Kanye West · prod. Kanye West · Not Available · 2008

Seen on a December 2008 demo tape for Consequence's album You Win Some, You Lose Some, shown by him in August 2023. Nothing else is known.

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Consequence and Kanye recorded material for Cons' scrapped album You Win Some, You Lose Some during a session the weekend following December 12th, 2008 according to Cons on kanyeuniversecity.com. In a video from February 2009 on Consequence's Youtube channel, you can see him in the studio with Kanye working on his album.

with Kanye West · prod. Jeff Bhasker, Kanye West · High Quality · 2008

Seen on a December 2008 demo tape for Consequence's album You Win Some, You Lose Some, shown by him in August 2023. Snippet heard in studio footage posted by Consequence.

with Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Common, Big Sean, John Legend · CD Quality

Alternate version of the remix, featuring some rearranged vocals. Is unmixed.

with Kanye West · prod. Kanye West · Not Available · 2008

Seen on a December 2008 demo tape for Consequence's album You Win Some, You Lose Some, shown by him in August 2023. Likely a version made before John Legend recorded.

prod. Andrew Dawson · CD Quality · 2023

Tony Williams reference track. Still has no verses, but the intro is covered by Tony Williams.

prod. Kanye West · Lossless · 2024

Instrumental found in a beat copy of the album. It's unknown if Ye recorded on it, but the seller believes that Ye likely recorded on everything on the instrumental copy. Samples "Jogan Ban Gayi" by Asha Bhosle.

with Nicki Minaj, Bon Iver · prod. Kanye West, No ID, RZA, MIKE DEAN, Jeff Bhasker · CD Quality · 2010

OG Filename: DarkFantasy 2.22 RUFF Has no Kanye vocals, and alternate production - with some elements of earlier versions. Nicki's intro is repeated in the middle of the track, and is an exact interpolation of the original Roald Dahl sample from before part of it was rewritten. Filedate implies February 22nd, however the metadata is tagged as the day after.

with Bon Iver · prod. Bink! · High Quality · 2020

OG Filename: 12 Devil in a New Dress HW Track 12 in the Record4Hype zip. Has a few mumble lines, and is notably missing MIKE DEAN's guitar interlude and outro.

prod. No ID · High Quality · 2009

According to No ID, the beat was originallyoffered to JAŸ-Z, and to Diddy. This is a solo demo, with an additional short Kanye verse that he sent Diddy for Last Train To Paris. It's unclear if Diddy ever recorded.

with Lupe Fiasco · prod. Swizz Beatz, The Individualz · Not Available

According to Lupe on Twitter, his original verse was changed because "Kanye wanted something that fit the movie" more. Based on this statement the song may have also been intended for the album proper and accompanying movie at this point.

with Rihanna · prod. No ID · Not Available

According to No ID, after JAŸ-Z had passed on "Dark Fantasy", the record was "revamped and given to Drake". Unknown exactly what Drake did with the beat, but No ID also noted that "that record ended up going through a lot of phases." According to crave, a version with Drake and Rihanna vocals exists, likely referring to this version.

with Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Eminem · prod. Boi-1da · High Quality

Unmastered version. Doesn't include Kanye's intro to his verse. Includes production differences.

prod. Jeff Bhasker, Kanye West, No ID · Recording

Version with a hook and open verses, heard in studio footage of Drake recording for the song. Recorded in April 2009 as that's when Lil Wayne had the Hawaii performance No ID met Drake after.

prod. Kanye West · Not Available

Seen on an early Thank Me Later tracklist. It's unknown if there are any changes.

prod. Kanye West · CD Quality · 2009

Scrapped Kanye-produced track from Drake's album Thank Me Later. Leaked in 2009, but a further developed version was later released on Drake's YouTube channel.

prod. Kanye West, Jeff Bhasker, MIKE DEAN · CD Quality · 2022

Solo version, said to have "unheard vocals", and instrumental differences. Snippet leaked December 12th, 2022.

with Connie Mitchell · prod. Kanye West, Eric Hudson, Larry Gold, No ID · Recording · 2025

Remix of "Flashing Lights" from Graduation with production later reused on "Flashing Lights 2". The drums were reworked into Drake's "Find Your Love" and into tour versions of "Flashing Lights" that were performed in 2009 and 2010. Beat stems leaked April 26th 2025.

with Connie Mitchell · prod. Kanye West, Eric Hudson, Larry Gold, No ID · Not Available

According to crave, a Consequence reference track exists. It's currently unknown if this was recorded during Good Ass Job or 808s & Heartbreak sessions, as he was present for both.

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An "extremely unfinished" song from 2009, nothing else is known.