West began making beats and rapping in the early 90s in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois, when he formed the rap group Go Getters with Chicago natives GLC and Really Doe. He later gained nationwide popularity through his work in New York, where he began producing tracks for artists such as Jay-Z, Twista, Mase, Talib Kweli and Alicia Keys.
West's style of production often utilizes pitched-up vocal samples, usually from soul songs, with his drums and instruments. The first major label song he produced was The Truth by Beanie Sigel, and his first major release featuring his trademark vocal sampling style was This Can’t Be Life, a track from Jay-Z’s The Dynasty: Roc La Familia. West said he sped up the drum beat of Dr. Dre’s Xxplosive to use as a replacement for his drums on This Can’t Be Life.
West has said that Wu-Tang Clan producer RZA influenced him in his style, and has said on numerous occasions that Wu-Tang rappers Ghostface Killah and Ol’ Dirty Bastard were some of his all-time favorites. Said Kanye West: “Wu-Tang? Me and my friends talk about this all the time… We think Wu-Tang had one of the biggest impacts as far as a movement. From slang to style of dress, skits, the samples. Similar to the [production] style I use, RZA has been doing that.”
In 2004 (after being pushed aside by many record companies who felt he wasn't a marketable hip-hop artist), he managed to release his debut solo album, The College Dropout on Roc-A-Fella Records. The album received critical acclaim, including 10 Grammy nominations and the awards for Album of the Year and Best Rap Album, as well as defining the style for which West would become known: "wordplay" and heavy sampling of the 70s soul and RnB tracks.
Not content to rest on his laurels, West invested two million dollars and hired a string orchestra to help with his latest effort, Late Registration (2005). West collaborated with Jon Brion to help develop the sound of the album, despite his lack of experience in hip hop production. The album received widespread acclaim like its predecessor and again claimed the Best Rap Album award at the Grammys.
West was no stranger to controversy, such as storming out at the 2004 American Music Awards after not receiving Best New Artist, but just days after the release of his second studio album, West began embroiled in a major controversy after going off-script during Hurricane Katrina broadcast, proclaiming "George Bush doesn't care about black people", which Bush claimed was "one the most disgusting moments of my presidency". In January 2006, West posed on the cover of Rolling Stone wearing a crown of thorns, once again attracting controversy.
For his third release, West was keen to produce songs that could be used more effectively when performing in arenas. For Graduation, the third and ultimately final entry into his 'Dropout Bear' series, West drew musical inspiration from The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash. In the lead up to the album he became involved in a friendly rivalry with 50 Cent over which of the two artists' upcoming albums would sell more, as they were both released on the same day. West ultimately sold 957,000 copies in the first week of release, outselling Curtis by a large margin. The albums lead single "Stronger" sampled Daft Punk, and was West's third number one on Billboard 200. Many proclaim West's 'victory' over 50 Cent to be the 'death' of gangster rap as the dominant hip hop subgenre.
Following the death of his mother, Donda West, and the end of his engagement to long term partner Alexis Phifer, West abandoned his initial plan to release a fourth album entitled Good Ass Job, and shocked his fans by releasing 808s and Heartbreak, which was full of autotune singing, extensive use of the TR-808 drum machine, themes of love, loss and loneliness and very little rapping. It received slightly more mixed reviews than his previous efforts, but many critics cite 808s and Heartbreak as the catalyst for a new wave of rappers, most prominently Drake, due to its themes which were uncommon in mainstream hip-hop.
West's grief seemed to lead to a spiral out of control which culminated in him storming on stage at the 2009 VMAs to interrupt Taylor Swift's award acceptance speech to proclaim that Beyoncé deserved the award instead, in a move that is infamous in pop culture and was vilified by the entire world in the aftermath. West disappeared from the public eye following this, and his upcoming tour with Lady Gaga was cancelled. The disgraced West, who was described as a 'jackass' by President Obama, seemed to have much work to do to return to the his former glory, but he was about to embark on what some critics consider to be the best run of his career.
West holed up in Hawaii for a few months and worked tirelessly to produce what many consider to be his magnum opus. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, West's fifth studio album, was released in November 2010 to rave reviews from critics, which solidified his comeback. In stark contrast to his previous effort, which featured a minimalist sound, Dark Fantasy adopts a maximalist philosophy and deals with themes of celebrity and excess. The record included the international hit All of the Lights, and Billboard hits Power, Monster, and Runaway, the latter of which accompanied a 35-minute film of the same name. During this time, West initiated the free music program G.O.O.D. Fridays through his website, offering a free download of previously unreleased songs each Friday of the week, a portion of which were included on the album. Dark Fantasy went on to go platinum in the United States, but its omission as a contender for Album of the Year at the 54th Grammy Awards was viewed as a "snub" by several media outlets.
Following a headlining set at Coachella 2011 that was described by The Hollywood Reporter as "one of greatest hip-hop sets of all time," West released the collaborative album Watch the Throne with Jay-Z. By employing a sales strategy that released the album digitally weeks before its physical counterpart, Watch the Throne became one of the few major label albums in the Internet age to avoid a leak. Niggas in Paris became the record's highest charting single, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2012, West released the compilation album Cruel Summer, a collection of tracks by artists from West's record label GOOD Music. Cruel Summer produced four singles, two of which charted within the top twenty of the Hot 100: Mercy and Clique. West also directed a film of the same name that premiered at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival in custom pyramid-shaped screening pavilion featuring seven screens.
Sessions for West's sixth solo effort begin to take shape in early 2013 in his own personal loft's living room at a Paris hotel. Determined to "undermine the commercial," he once again brought together close collaborators and attempted to incorporate Chicago drill, dancehall, acid house, and industrial music. Primarily inspired by architecture, West's perfectionist tendencies led him to contact producer Rick Rubin fifteen days shy of its due date to strip down the record's sound in favor of a more minimalist approach. Initial promotion of his sixth album included worldwide video projections of the album's music and live television performances.
Yeezus, West's sixth album, was released June 18, 2013 to rave reviews from critics. It became the rapper's sixth consecutive number one debut. Def Jam issued "Black Skinhead" to radio in July 2013 as the album's lead single. On September 6, 2013, Kanye West announced he would be headlining his first solo tour in five years, to support Yeezus, with fellow American rapper Kendrick Lamar, accompanying him along the way.
In November 2013, West stated that he was working on and recording his next studio album. The album was to be produced by Rick Rubin and Q-Tip.. Kanye released a single entitled "Only One", on December 31, 2014 featuring Paul McCartney, as well as collaborating with McCartney on the Rihanna track " FourFiveSeconds", released in January 2015. West appeared on the SNL 40th Anniversary Special on February 15th 2015 to debut a new song Wolves, featuring Sia Furler and Vic Mensa. Another single, entitled "All Day" was released on March 2, 2015, again featuring McCartney as well as Theophilus London, Allan Kingdom. In June of the same year, Kanye headlined the Glastonbury Festival in the UK, which garnered much outrage including a petition with 135,000 signatures against his appearance, leading to West declaring he was "the greatest living rock star on the planet" towards the end of his set, and the performance receiving a mixed reaction among fans and critics, due to its controversy. In September 2015, West performed {album artist kanye west]808s and Heartbreak in its entirety at the Hollywood Bowl over two nights, which received rave reviews a featured a 60 person orchestra, guests such as Kid Cudi and Mr Hudson, and over 70 dancers. West released "Facts" at the turn of the new year.
West had originally stated that his upcoming album would be called 'So Help Me God' before changing the title to 'SWISH' and announcing that it would be released on February 11th. In January 2016 he released "Real Friends" and "No More Parties in LA", featuring Kendrick Lamar. As well as renaming the album once again to "Waves", West became involved in several twitter controversies in the lead up to the album, including with rapper Wiz Khalifa after he suggested that West had stolen the idea of the wave from other artists and seemingly dissed Kim Kardashian, which later turned out to be a misunderstanding over the use of "KK". West again changed the name of the album just days before it's release, this time to "{album artist=kanye west]The Life of Pablo", and debuted it at Madison Square Garden on February 11, but delayed it's release for a few days. On February 14, West released the album are a performance on SNL. West initially claimed the album was to be a Tidal exclusive, but it was later released on other streaming platforms, although it is yet to receive a physical release. West continued to tinker with the mixing and production of the album even after it was released, and it was updated several times, including the final song "Saint Pablo" in June 2016. West had also made public his plans to release an album in the summer of 2016, entitled "Turbo Grafx 16", based on the 1990s games console, which never surfaced, although he did release a single thought to be from the upcoming G.O.O.D. Music album "Cruel Winter", called Champions. In the same month, a video for "Famous" was released, including nude wax figures of celebrities such as West, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift, Donald Trump, Chris Brown, Rihanna, Bill Cosby and George W. Bush.
In August 2016, West embarked on the ambitious Saint Pablo Tour, which included a mobile stage suspended from the ceiling. After the violent robbery of Kim's jewellery in Paris in October, West had to end a show early and postpone shows following it. In the following performances, West cancelled shows early and went on long winded rants against fellow artists such as Jay Z and Beyoncé among others, as well as making controversial political statements including implying his support for Donald Trump. On November 21st 2016, West cancelled the rest of the tour and was hospitalised due to sleep deprivation and extreme dehydration. Following this, West disappeared from social media, and only resurfaced 11 months later with a series of tweets which included many philosophical thoughts and the announcements two albums in June 2018, a solo album which would include 7 tracks on June 1, and a collaboration with Kid Cudi to be released on June 8.
On August 29th, 2021, Kanye released his 10th highly anticipated studio release Donda via GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings after a series of three listening parties.
Personal life:
West was born in Atlanta, Georgia. When he was three years old (as mentioned in Hey Mama) his parents divorced, and he moved with his mother to Chicago, Illinois. His father, Ray West, was a former Black Panther; one of the first black photojournalists at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution; and is now a Christian counselor. Kanye’s late mother, Dr. Donda West, worked as a Professor of English at Clark Atlanta University, and the Chair of the English Department at Chicago State University before retiring to serve as Kanye’s manager. He was later raised in an upper middle class background, attending Polaris High School in suburban Oak Lawn, Illinois after living in Chicago.
After attending The American Academy of Art, a Chicago art school, West attended Chicago State University but eventually dropped out due to poor grades and to continue working on his music career. While attending school, West produced for local artists, including on rapper Grav’s debut album Down to Earth. He later gained fame by producing hit singles for major hip hop/R&B artists, including Jay-Z, Talib Kweli, Cam’ron, Paul Wall, Common, Mobb Deep, Jermaine Dupri, Scarface, The Game, Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson and John Legend among others. He also “ghost-produced” for his once mentor Deric Angelettie according to his song Last Call and the credits of Nas’ Poppa Was a Playa.
West was married to Kim Kardashian. Together they had four children: daughters named North (*2013) and Chicago (*2018); and sons named Saint (*2015) and Psalm (*2019). In 2021, Kardashian filed for divorce.
In 2020, West launched an unsuccessful independent presidential campaign that primarily advocated for a consistent life ethic. In 2022, he faced backlash and lost a number of sponsors and partnerships—including his collaborations with Adidas, Gap, and Balenciaga—after making antisemitic statements.
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Kanye West Lyrics
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Yeezy Mane
(Mike Will Made It)
Bitch stop the comparisons, I'm not these other artistses
I'm Gucci Mane, the player, my neck on that real retarded shit
Keep a towel with me cause my watch be drippin' water, bitch
And I only feature Kanye 'cause we both some fuckin' narcissists
My bank account is crazy bitch, I think it needs some medicine
My straight jacket Givenchy-enchy-enchy, can't even pronounce that shit
Designer jeans, designer drugs, just bought me a designer bitch
Why this bitch keep hitting my line? She knowing she ain't a no dime and shit
Knowing I ain't got no time to waste be fuckin' around with no nickle bitch
A nigga pinching pennies but I'm out here making these millions
Bitch don't ask me who I'm voting for 'cause I got all the presidents
My bitch walk 'round in lingerie, out there, she think she elegant
There's an elephant in the room, guess who's the motherfuckin' elephant? (It's Gucci)
Maybach in the garage, yellow fader in the residence
My pockets bulging, bulging, poking out just like a pussy print
Pussy print, p-pussy print
My pockets bulging, bulging, poking out just like a pussy print
Pussy print, p-pussy print
My pockets bulging, bulging, poking out just like a pussy print
Pussy print, p-pussy print
My pockets bulging, bulging, poking out just like a pussy print
Pussy print, p-pussy print
My pockets bulging, bulging, poking out just like a pussy print
Me and Guwop, making super moves
Making stupid cash, stack it through the roof
You don't fuck with me, the feeling mutual
I'd feel the same if I drove that Subaru
We hit the city, the old me going OC
How a friend only gonna watch that, it's so weak
Seven times in a row, I could go the whole week
I could take you from the nosebleeds to the floor seats
But I need that, in the sauna
In the bathroom, at your mama's
Like a pornstar, I'm a monster
You a dancer on the camera
In the G-string, girl I want you
At the concert, at the condo
In my bedroom, in the guestroom
In the restroom, fuck it every room
Tryna see that
Pussy print, p-pussy print
My pockets bulging, bulging, poking out just like a pussy print
Pussy print, p-pussy print
My pockets bulging, bulging, poking out just like a pussy print
Pussy print, p-pussy print
My pockets bulging, bulging, poking out just like a pussy print
Pussy print, p-pussy print
My pockets bulging, bulging, poking out just like a pussy print
In Kanye West's song ";print);," featuring Gucci Mane, the lyrics present a blend of braggadocious statements and sexual innuendos that reflect the artists' indulgent lifestyles and their obsession with material wealth. The opening lines establish the notion that Kanye is not to be compared to other artists, asserting his unique identity as Gucci Mane, a player who lives an extravagant lifestyle. The subsequent lines emphasize his excessive wealth, as seen in his watch dripping water and his lavish fashion choices. The reference to being narcissistic suggests an exaggerated ego and a shared characteristic between Kanye and Gucci.
As the song progresses, Gucci Mane takes over with lyrics that further reinforce the theme of excessive wealth and sexual conquests. He boasts about his bank account, designer clothes, drugs, and a designer woman. He dismisses a woman who is pursuing him, deeming her unworthy of his time and financial investment. Gucci portrays himself as a successful individual who is capable of making millions while pinching pennies. The line "elephant in the room" refers to Gucci Mane's imposing presence and suggests that he is the center of attention wherever he goes. The song's chorus repeats the metaphor of Gucci's bulging pockets being compared to a woman's pussy print, symbolizing his overflowing wealth and power.
Overall, the lyrics in ";print);" showcase the extravagance and self-indulgence of Kanye West and Gucci Mane, focusing on their luxurious lifestyles and inflated egos.
Line by Line Meaning
Bitch stop the comparisons, I'm not these other artistses
Stop comparing me to other artists, I am unique and incomparable
I'm Gucci Mane, the player, my neck on that real retarded shit
I am Gucci Mane, a confident and successful individual with extravagant jewelry
Keep a towel with me cause my watch be drippin' water, bitch
I carry a towel because my watch is so impressive that it appears to be dripping water
And I only feature Kanye 'cause we both some fuckin' narcissists
I collaborate with Kanye because we both have a strong sense of self-importance
Narcissistic tendencies with psychopathic pockets, bitch
I have an excessive ego and my wealth is so vast it's almost insane
My bank account is crazy bitch, I think it needs some medicine
My bank account is extremely large and it requires attention and management
My straight jacket Givenchy-enchy-enchy, can't even pronounce that shit
Even my designer clothing is so unique and avant-garde that it's hard to pronounce
Designer jeans, designer drugs, just bought me a designer bitch
I indulge in expensive fashion, drugs, and I even have a partner who reflects the same luxurious lifestyle
Why this bitch keep hitting my line? She knowing she ain't a no dime and shit
Why does this woman keep contacting me when she knows she is not worth my time or attention
Knowing I ain't got no time to waste be fuckin' around with no nickel bitch
I am too busy to waste my time on a woman who is not valuable or deserving
A nigga pinching pennies but I'm out here making these millions
I may be cautious with my spending, but I am still earning millions
Bitch don't ask me who I'm voting for 'cause I got all the presidents
Don't bother asking me about my political views because I have connections with influential individuals
My bitch walk 'round in lingerie, out there, she think she elegant
My partner confidently wears lingerie and believes she exudes elegance
There's an elephant in the room, guess who's the motherfuckin' elephant? (It's Gucci)
There's something obvious and significant that everyone is ignoring, and I am the one who stands out
Maybach in the garage, yellow fader in the residence
I own a Maybach luxury car, and a yellow fader sound mixing equipment is present in my home
My pockets bulging, bulging, poking out just like a pussy print
My pockets are so full and overflowing with money, they resemble the contours of a woman's genitalia
Me and Guwop, making super moves
Gucci Mane and I are making significant and influential moves
Making stupid cash, stack it through the roof
We are earning an absurd amount of money and accumulating wealth rapidly
You don't fuck with me, the feeling mutual
If you don't associate with me, I feel the same way about you
I'd feel the same if I drove that Subaru
Even if I owned a less luxurious car like a Subaru, I would still feel the same way
We hit the city, the old me going OC
When we go out in the city, I become wild and uninhibited
How a friend only gonna watch that, it's so weak
I find it disappointing when a so-called friend only observes my actions without actively participating
Seven times in a row, I could go the whole week
I am so talented and successful that I could perform seven times in a row for an entire week
I could take you from the nosebleeds to the floor seats
I have the power to elevate someone from the cheapest seats in a venue to the front row
But I need that, in the sauna
But I desire intimate moments, specifically in a sauna
In the bathroom, at your mama's
In private moments, such as in a bathroom or even at your mother's house
Like a pornstar, I'm a monster
I engage in intimate acts with a level of intensity and skill comparable to a porn star
You a dancer on the camera
You are a performer, dancing and showcasing yourself on camera
In the G-string, girl I want you
You in revealing lingerie arouses my desire and I want you
At the concert, at the condo
Whether it's at a live performance or in a luxurious residence
In my bedroom, in the guestroom
Whether it's in my personal bedroom or in a designated guest room
In the restroom, fuck it every room
Even in a restroom, or any other room for that matter, I'm open to engaging in intimate encounters
Pussy print, p-pussy print
Referring to the bulging appearance of his pockets, comparable to the outline of a woman's genitalia
My pockets bulging, bulging, poking out just like a pussy print
Continuation of the comparison between his abundant wealth and the contours of a woman's genitalia
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Khalif Malik Ibin Shaman Brown, Radric Delantic Davis, Marquel Middlebrooks, Michael Len Williams, Kanye Omari West, Cydel Charles Young
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nopenope3512
kayne west and burzum are 2 artists id never ever fucking expect to be put together
@colbyjohnson7571
Kanye went down the RW art rabbit hole
@euso2008
Not sure if Varg wants to be associated with such a controversial figure
@arthurchoinet9118
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@floydhopkins7901
@@euso2008 he's totally cool with it
@UDT116
Suddenly rap has new meaning.
@icankillbugs
Hilarious comment!
@IDKyoudk
No it is still trash. 🚮
@NeroAngelo616
@@IDKyoudk i don't think you got it