I was watching a repeat episode of Saturday Night Live tonight featuring performances by Kanye West. I don't think I knew much about who he was until the nanny played it in the radio and my little one came home singing the hook to "Gold Digger".
Since that time, I've followed some of the "unconventional" behavior that has been reported on this artist, but I didn't really follow his music. Heck, I don't follow rap music in general. Maybe a song here and there, but since I was a teen, and LL Cool J was the hot rap artists (okay, did that just date me or what), I've followed a mixture of R&B, Pop and whatever the kids listen to (as in Hillary Duff, Cheetah Girls, and HSM tracks).
My critique, review etc. of this performance….HOT in a word. His lyrics were relatable and decipherable, but most of all I loved the background orchestra that accompanied his band. The music was unbelievable. I think possibly, that's what I've been missing in most rap music.
Currently, I have a few songs on my MP3 that have rap collaborators, but as soon as possible, the cut "STRONGER" will join the other rap cuts, Kick Push and "Show Me Whatcha Got" on my playlist.
I hope it is Mr. West's immaturity that causes him to react the way that he does in some situations and I sincerely hope that he will learn that the cockiness' and conceit that he has is unwarranted. We can all see his talent (as demonstrated by his record sales) and I'd hate to see him alienate the industry in the long term.
I hope to continue to enjoy his music and I just might go out and by the first rap album that I've purchased in years.
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