Never was a huge fan of this song, but as always, ‘Ye kills his verse. The visuals look pretty good, aided mostly by the location and the fine choice for a leading lady (despite the ridiculous wardrobe(s)). Overall, the Mr. Hudson album was a solid project and the final phase of Kanye’s 808’s & Heartbreak era.
There’s something a little Lebowskian about the style of this video (“no Donny, these men are nihilists…there’s nothing to be afraid of”) so it’s quirky, but I dig it. Hudson is a really dope writer to me.
Ever told some white lies to get close to someone? Be careful…
Yes, I’m a ‘Ye stan, but I really do dig damn near everything Kanye is involved in. This track with Mr. Hudson was recorded during the autotune phase, which he seems to be pretty much done with…probably half on his own volition and the other half thanks to Jay. Either way, it came out pretty dope and the video has a really ill star effect that I haven’t seen before. Plus, it’s catchy…
And I feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel like takin’ off
Yeah, Cudi’s on the hook on this too, along with Hudson…not sure why nobody ever credits him…
Anyway, here’s the long awaited video for Kanye’s “Paranoid,” one of my favorite songs from the past year. Unfortunately, this video doesn’t really do a lot for me, mainly cause I don’t think Aneesa from the Road Rules/Real World Challenge Rihanna is that hot. Sue me. Song is still the JAM though.