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.
Bound 2
Kanye West Lyrics
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Bound to fall in love (uh-huh, honey)
All them other niggas lame, and you know it now
When a real nigga hold you down, (alright) you s'pposed to drown
Bound (bound) to fall in love
Bound (bound) to fall in love (uh-huh, honey)
What you doing in the club on a Thursday?
She say she only here for her girl birthday
They ordered champagne but still look thirsty
Rock Forever 21 but just turned thirty
I know I got a bad reputation
Walking 'round, always mad reputation
Leave a pretty girl sad reputation
Start a Fight Club, Brad reputation
I turnt the nightclub out of the basement
I'll turn the plane 'round, your ass keep complaining
How you gon' be mad on vacation?
Dutty whining 'round all these Jamaicans
Uh, this that prom shit
This that what we do, don't tell your mom shit
This that red cup, all on the lawn shit
Got a fresh cut, straight out the salon, bitch
I know you're tired of loving, of loving
With nobody to love, nobody, no- (uh-huh, honey)
Close your eyes and let the word paint a thousand pictures
One good girl (alright) is worth a thousand bitches
Bound (bound) to fall in love
Bound (bound) to fall in love (uh-huh, honey)
I wanna fuck you hard on the sink
After that, give you something to drink
Step back, can't get spunk on the mink
I mean damn, what would Jeromey Romey Romey Rome think?
Hey, you remember where we first met?
Okay, I don't remember where we first met
But hey, admitting is the first step
And, ay, you know ain't nobody perfect
And I know, with the hoes I got the worst rep
But ay, the backstroke I'm tryna perfect
And ay, ayo, we made to Thanksgiving
So ay, maybe we can make it to Christmas
She asked me what I wished for on my wishlist
Have you ever asked your bitch for other bitches?
Maybe we could still make it to the church steps
But first, you gon' remember how to forget
After all these long-ass verses
I'm tired, you tired, (uh-huh, honey) Jesus wept
I know you're tired (tired) of loving, of loving
With nobody to love, nobody, nobody
So just grab somebody, no leaving this party
With nobody to love, nobody, nobody (to love)
(Uh-huh, honey)
Jerome's in the house, watch your mouth
Jerome's in the house, watch your mouth
Bound (bound) to fall in love
Bound (bound) to fall in love (uh-huh, honey)
In Bound 2, Kanye West expresses his love for his partner through various scenarios that can portray the ups and downs of their relationship. The opening lines of the song, ‘Bound to fall in love’ are repeated multiple times to emphasize the inevitability of falling in love. Kanye believes that he and his partner are meant to be together and that love is the only destiny for them.
The rapper talks about other men being ‘lame’ and emphasizes how he is different from them by asserting that he can hold down a real woman. In the second verse, he switches to a more casual tone and talks about their fun and adventurous moments - going to the club on a Thursday, ordering champagne, and just having a good time. Kanye's love and fondness for his partner are evident in the last verse where he talks about their past, their imperfections, and how they can work on it together. The song's hook, ‘I know you're tired of loving, of loving, with nobody to love’ reflects on the loneliness that people feel when they don't have someone to share their love with.
Line by Line Meaning
Bound to fall in love
Anticipating the inevitability of falling in love
Bound to fall in love (uh-huh, honey)
Affirming the expectation of falling in love
All them other niggas lame, and you know it now
Acknowledging that everyone else is inferior in comparison
When a real nigga hold you down, (alright) you s'pposed to drown
Stating that a significant other should be fully committed and immersed in the relationship
What you doing in the club on a Thursday?
Questioning the reason for being out on a weekday
She say she only here for her girl birthday
Explaining the occasion for the outing
They ordered champagne but still look thirsty
Observing that despite the order of champagne, something is still lacking
Rock Forever 21 but just turned thirty
Pointing out the contrast between age and clothing choice
I know I got a bad reputation
Admitting to having a negative image among the public
Walking 'round, always mad reputation
Describing the frequent negative perception others have of the artist
Leave a pretty girl sad reputation
Acknowledging the singer's role in causing emotional distress to past partners
Start a Fight Club, Brad reputation
Introducing a pop-culture reference to further emphasize the artist's negative reputation
I turnt the nightclub out of the basement
Expressing ownership and pride for turning a small venue into a successful nightclub
I'll turn the plane 'round, your ass keep complaining
Threatening to alter travel plans due to another's complaining
How you gon' be mad on vacation?
Questioning the reasoning behind being unhappy while on vacation
Dutty whining 'round all these Jamaicans
Observing a specific dance trend among the current setting's culture
Uh, this that prom shit
Introducing the idea of nostalgia and reminiscing about high-school experiences
This that what we do, don't tell your mom shit
Hinting at participating in activities that should be kept secret
This that red cup, all on the lawn shit
Describing a typical party scene
Got a fresh cut, straight out the salon, bitch
Showing off a recent haircut done by a professional
I know you're tired of loving, of loving
Acknowledging the fatigue that arises from investing in love
With nobody to love, nobody, no- (uh-huh, honey)
Implying a pattern of falling for the wrong individuals or struggling to find the right match
Close your eyes and let the word paint a thousand pictures
Encouraging the listener to visualize their desired future
One good girl (alright) is worth a thousand bitches
Stressing the importance of finding the right partner over casual relationships
I wanna fuck you hard on the sink
Expressing sexual desires
After that, give you something to drink
Showing affection by offering sustenance
Step back, can't get spunk on the mink
Reminding the listener to maintain cleanliness
I mean damn, what would Jeromey Romey Romey Rome think?
Jokingly referencing a meme to lighten the mood
Hey, you remember where we first met?
Bringing up a shared memory as a form of bonding
Okay, I don't remember where we first met
Admitting a fault or lapse in memory
But hey, admitting is the first step
Encouraging honesty and vulnerability
And, ay, you know ain't nobody perfect
Reiterating the idea that no one is without flaw
And I know, with the hoes I got the worst rep
Admitting to past behavior with multiple partners
But ay, the backstroke I'm tryna perfect
Expressing a current goal or desire
And ay, ayo, we made to Thanksgiving
Celebrating reaching a significant milestone in the relationship
So ay, maybe we can make it to Christmas
Looking forward to future holidays and celebrations as a couple
She asked me what I wished for on my wishlist
Hinting at an upcoming event or gift exchange
Have you ever asked your bitch for other bitches?
Questioning the morality of asking for additional partners or infidelity
Maybe we could still make it to the church steps
Expressing hope for longterm commitment and partnership
But first, you gon' remember how to forget
Acknowledging that past mistakes and experiences must be left behind in order to move forward
After all these long-ass verses
Recognizing the length of the song and reflecting on the journey of the lyrics so far
I'm tired, you tired, (uh-huh, honey) Jesus wept
Humorously noting that everyone, including Jesus, is exhausted
I know you're tired (tired) of loving, of loving
Reiterating the fatigue of investing in love
With nobody to love, nobody, nobody
Emphasizing a deep sense of loneliness or lack of the right partner
So just grab somebody, no leaving this party
Encouraging the listener to find someone to connect with in the present
With nobody to love, nobody, nobody (to love)
Closing off the song with the central theme of loneliness and the search for love
(Uh-huh, honey)
A playful ad-lib used throughout the song to punctuate lines with a catchy catchphrase
Jerome's in the house, watch your mouth
Ending with a final pop-culture reference and catchy phrase as a send-off
Bound (bound) to fall in love
Repeating the song's main idea and title
Bound (bound) to fall in love (uh-huh, honey)
Closing off with a catchy and memorable repetition of the chorus
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kanye West, Bobby Massey, Mike Dean, Ronnie Self, Noah Goldstein, Malik Jones, John Stephens, Charlie Wilson, Dion Wilson, Cydel Young, Elon Rutberg, Sakiya Sandifer, Che Pope, N Whiteside, Bobby Dukes, Lester McKenzie
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@alex_harnar_618
There were 3 samples in the song: ‘Bound 2’ by Kanye West (2013)
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1. ‘Bound’ - Ponderosa Twins Plus One (1971) (Which is the main sample for each verse of the song.)
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2. ‘Sweet Nothin’s’ - Brenda Lee (1960)
(Which is the vocal sample saying: "Uh Huh Honey” and “Alright” in-between the ‘Ponderosa Twins’ sample in each verse of the song.)
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3. ‘Aeroplane (Reprise)’ - Wee 1977)
(The main instrumental from this track is interpolated on the piano for each chorus of the song.)
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@gimo2835
Letra ->
E eu te prometo que volto de noite
Com um troféu
O que é meu eu nunca solto
Mesmo sem voto e sem véu, bitch
(Bound to fall in love)
E no caminho dessa glória
Pondo um fim a tudo o que eu pude ver
Mais de cinquenta história' que só eu sei reescrever, bitch
(Bound to fall in love)
Chamo de missão de suicida
Talvez seja pra isso que eu sirva
Pra ser usado pra tapar buraco em outras vidas
Enquanto na minha tem um furo com o formato de um cara
Que eu busquei no outro lado e no caminho abri camadas
Camadas
Portas de mil camadas
Várias das vidas que eu baguncei
Larguei fechando nada
Então o ar passa, passa pelas frestas geladas
De várias portas que logos estarão fechadas
(Bound to fall in love)
Te juro, cara, de portas que estarão fechadas
(Bound to fall in love)
E eu vou, e eu vou voltar
(Bound to fall in love)
Te juro, cara, de portas que estarão fechadas
(Bound to fall in love)
E eu vou, e eu vou voltar
And I've been writing my wrongs
Clamming there's an ending, while playing the same old songs
Searching for the answer, for some place that I belong
(Some place that I belong)
E eu não posso fazer nada
Tô preso até que toda porta seja fechada
Jornada será longa mas
I'll be back home
(I'll be back home)
@JadaXox
When Kanye said “One good girl is worth a thousand bitches.” Is my favorite quote ever.
@pizaclatonddd3081
How bout 1001 ?
@valeferht
How do you know you are the good girl lol
@anthonycalderon6769
I felt that shit
@dansweatman3333
"Rock Forever 21 but they just turned 30"
@jeffreygonzalez893
@@valeferht every girl just assumes 😂
@dsl7008
Other rappers: flexes jewelry and money
Kanye: flexes wife
@olseaweedbeardye8622
CRITICAL HIT!
@gloopplol1190
Now i know where Chance got his inspiration
@mrtonywilliams6312
Facts