As I’ve mentioned numerous times, I’m a sucker for flashing lights. It’s a good thing I’m not prone to epileptic seizures, since this video is clearly going to cause a few of those. This is an epic anthem and ‘Ye’s partnership with the NBA for All-Star Weekend is working flawlessly.
Best artist alive.
On Graduation, Kanye’s goal was to create stadium anthems (remember the line, “stadium status”?) and it seems with My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, he’s crossed over to the orchestral world. Opera house status doesn’t quite have the same ring to it, but the music sure sounds perfect.
Interesting story from Million $ Mano about how his work ended up forming the backbone for Kanye’s “Lost In The World.” Apparently he wasn’t credited on initial copies of the album but he’ll get his due in newer pressings. Either way, it’s always cool to hear stories about how Kanye is down to work with lesser known, but always dope, artists and keep the cycle going. It’s rather refreshing to see cats just excited about making dope music…
That said, producers: make sure you get your publishing in order. Otherwise, when they ask “who will survive in America?” It won’t be you.
Full interview over at Ruby Hornet.
Kanye’s records are so dope, people make completely unofficial visuals for them just cause. Not bad at all, though really, just film any attractive female in slow motion and pair it with this song. In the end, you’ll have a nice project.