Ghost Town (Kanye West song)

"Ghost Town" is a song by the American rapper Kanye West from his eighth studio album, Ye (2018). It features a guest appearance from the Canadian singer PartyNextDoor and additional vocals from the American rappers Kid Cudi and 070 Shake. West produced "Ghost Town" with assistance from Mike Dean, Francis and the Lights, Benny Blanco, and Noah Goldstein. It was recorded for West and Kid Cudi's collaborative album Kids See Ghosts (2018), but was moved to Ye shortly before its release on June 1, 2018.

A hip-hop track with rock elements, "Ghost Town" is based on samples of "Take Me for a Little While" by the Royal Jesters and "Someday" by Shirley Ann Lee, while the chorus interpolates the Dave Edmunds recording of "Take Me for a Little While". Music critics described "Ghost Town"'s tone as psychedelic. It portrays West's mind unraveling, connecting to Ye's themes of mental illness, and he gargles unfinished thoughts. PartyNextDoor and Kid Cudi sing the intro and chorus, while during the outro, 070 Shake belts about numbness.

"Ghost Town" received acclaim from critics, who considered it one of Ye's best tracks. They praised the production and 070 Shake's outro, though West's verse drew mixed responses, with some criticizing his singing ability. Multiple publications, including Consequence and NME, named "Ghost Town" one of the best songs of 2018. West and Kid Cudi released a sequel, "Freeee (Ghost Town, Pt. 2)", that features Ty Dolla Sign and interpolates the original's lyrics in Kids See Ghosts on June 8.

"Ghost Town" peaked at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and in the top 20 in New Zealand and the UK. It has been certified double platinum and platinum in the US and the UK by the Recording Industry Association of America and the British Phonographic Industry, respectively. West and Kid Cudi performed "Ghost Town" on Saturday Night Live in 2018 and at the Coachella Music Festival in 2019. BadBadNotGood and Jungle performed cover versions in 2018.