The G.O.O.D. Music figure revealed that ‘Ye slowed down during the holidays and is starting to get back into his rhythm. “I think he started working on [ DONDA] late last year. I think around November, December, January comes around he kinda takes a hiatus—a vacation, break to get with the family. Although it seems Kanye West is still motivated to work, it is unclear how professional and personal issues are affecting him. But CyHi offered his insight on the situation, “I know how much he loves his family, so it has to hit you some kind of way…He’s getting through it.”