Yeezus is the seventh studio album by American rapper Kanye West. It was released on June 18, 2013 by Def Jam Recordings. West gathered a number of artists and close collaborators for production on the album, including Mike Dean, Daft Punk, Noah Goldstein, Hudson Mohawke, Arca, Che Pope, Brodinski, Gesaffelstein and Travis Scott. Yeezus also features guest vocals from Justin Vernon, Chief Keef, Assassin, King L, Charlie Wilson and Frank Ocean. Fifteen days before its release date, West enlisted the help of producer Rick Rubin to strip down the record's sound in favor of a more minimalist approach.