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Bound 2

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A soulful, pitched-up vocal loop from Kanye West's Bound 2 on Yeezus, often used for dramatic reveals, slow-motion edits and nostalgic hip-hop clips.

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A soulful, pitched-up vocal loop from Kanye West's Bound 2 on Yeezus, often used for dramatic reveals, slow-motion edits and nostalgic hip-hop clips.

Bound 2 is the warm, gospel-tinged closing track from Kanye West's 2013 album Yeezus, built around a slowed, pitched-up soul sample and a steady, laid-back drum groove. In this short clip, the loop rises and settles into a smooth, almost dreamy rhythm, with layered vocals that feel both nostalgic and triumphant. It carries a late-night, cinematic mood that makes a moment feel bigger than it looks, turning a simple reveal, reunion or slow-motion shot into something emotional and memorable. Listeners tend to recognise it instantly, even before the beat fully drops.

Pro tip

Drop the loop just before your subject turns to camera or the reveal lands, and let the vocal swell carry the first two seconds without cutting away. Pair it with slow motion and warm grading, and avoid loud dialogue over the sample.

How people use it

Creators use it for slow-motion sports highlights and celebrations.
It scores emotional reunions in travel and family vlogs.
Editors drop it over dramatic before-and-after reveals.
It backs nostalgic montages of old photos and memories.

More information

Bound 2 was released by Kanye West in 2013 as the closing track on his sixth studio album, Yeezus, and later became one of the album's most recognisable singles. Its warm soul sample and laid-back groove contrasted sharply with the album's harsher industrial sound, which helped it stand out and reach a wider audience. Over time the track found a second life in short-form video, where its nostalgic opening is used to score reveals, montages and celebratory edits, keeping it familiar to listeners who may never have heard the full album.

FAQ

What is the Bound 2 sound?

The Bound 2 sound is a short excerpt from Kanye West's 2013 track of the same name, centred on its warm, pitched-up soul vocal loop and relaxed drum groove. It is often clipped for edits rather than played as the full song.

Where is Bound 2 from?

Bound 2 comes from Kanye West's album Yeezus, released in 2013 as its closing track. It was later released as a single and became one of the most widely recognised songs from that album.

How do creators use the Bound 2 sound in videos?

Creators usually place it under slow-motion reveals, nostalgic montages and celebratory moments, letting the vocal loop build emotion before a cut or payoff. It works best when dialogue is kept low so the sample can carry the scene.