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.
Don't Like.1
Kanye West Lyrics
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Your shit make-believe, rappin' 'bout my own life
(Woo) that's rare, nigga (woo) Ric Flair, nigga
(Woo) the power's in my hair, nigga
(Woo) I give this beat the chair, nigga
Soho or Tribeca, three hoes, trifecta
Dope money, hope money, Hublot, my watch better
My pen's better, you don't write, trendsetter, you clone-like
A fuck nigga, that's that shit I don't like (bang bang)
A snitch nigga, that's that shit I don't like (bang bang)
A bitch nigga, that's that shit I don't like (bang bang)
Sneak disser, that's that shit I don't like (this Chicago, nigga)
They smile in my face is what I don't like
They steal your whole sound, that's a soundbite
The media crucify me like they did Christ
They want to find me not breathin' like they found Mike
(Whoa-oh-oh) a girl'll run her mouth only out of spite
(Whoa-oh-oh) but I'd never hit a woman, never in my life
(Ayy) I was in too deep like Mekhi Phife'
(Ayy) in that pussy so deep, I could have drowned twice
(Whoa-oh-oh) rose gold Jesus piece with the brown ice
(Whoa-oh-oh) eatin' good, vegetarian with the brown rice
(Ayy) girls kissin' girls, 'cause it's hot, right?
(Ayy) but unless they use a strap-on, then they not dykes
(Whoa-oh-oh) they ain't about that life, they ain't about that life
(Whoa-oh-oh) we hangin' out the window, it's about to be a Suge night
(Ayy) free Bump J, real nigga for life
(Ayy) shoutout to Derrick Rose, man, that nigga nice
(Whoa-oh-oh) shoutout to L.E.P., Jay Boogie, right?
(Whoa-oh-oh) Chief Keef, King Louie, this is Chi, right? Right?
A fuck nigga, that's that shit I don't like (nah)
A snitch nigga, that's that shit I don't like (nah)
A bitch nigga, that's that shit I don't like (nah)
Sneak disser, that's that shit I don't like
Don't like (like) don't like (nah)
A snitch nigga, that's that shit I don't like (Young Chop on the beat)
Fake Gucci, that's that shit that I don't like (nah, nah)
Smokin' on this dope, higher than a kite
This bitch gon' love me now, she gon' let me pipe (yah)
Screamin', "Sosa, that's that nigga that I like" (Sosa)
I don't want relations, I just want one night (one night)
'Cause a thirsty bitch, that's the shit that I don't like (nah)
I got tats up on my arm 'cause this shit is life (that's life, tatted)
And I stunt so much in clothes 'cause I'm livin' life (life, Louis, Gucci)
I come up on the scene, and I'm stealin' light
Bitch, I'm high off life, got me feelin' right (300)
Bitch, I'm chief keef, fuck who don't like
An-an-and bitch, we GBE, we just go on sight (GBE baby)
A fuck nigga, that's that shit I don't like (nah)
A snitch nigga, that's that shit I don't like (nah)
A bitch nigga, that's that shit I don't like (Chief Keef) (right now)
Sneak disser, that's that shit I don't like (Chi-Town, D-Town, you know?)
Whoa, we are not one and the same
Nigga, I'm fuckin' insane, fuck is you sayin'?
Yo' ass been doin' the same
Shit, not doin' what you sayin', dang
I told yo' old bitch she was fuckin' a lame
Turn one ho to a train
Blaow, blang, my niggas holdin' that pain
I just hope you been prayin', bang bang
Ridin' for my niggas and that's for life
High class, I'm just surrounded by these low-lifes
And I run this bitch like it's no lights
Goin' hard the whole night 'cause I ain't goin' back to my old life
I promise
A fuck nigga, that's that shit I don't like (nah)
A snitch nigga, that's that shit I don't like (nah)
A bitch nigga, that's that shit I don't like (nah)
Sneak disser, that's that shit I don't like
I done sold purp' (purple), I done sold white (white)
Runnin' outta work, that's that shit I don't like (nah)
She never let me hit it (nah), she gave me dome twice (haha)
She blowin' up my phone, that's that bitch I don't like
Nah, jean jacket with the sleeves cut
Put the pressure on 'em, just when they think that I eased up
Thirty for the Cuban, 'nother thirty for the Jesus (uh-huh)
Believe in ourselves when nobody else believed us, suckas
A fuck nigga, that's that shit I don't like
A snitch nigga, that's that shit I don't like
A bitch nigga, that's that shit I don't like
Sneak disser, that's that shit I don't like
The song "Don't Like" by Kanye West, Chief Keef, Pusha T, Big Sean, and Jadakiss was released as an official remix on May 1, 2012. Kanye West posted the SoundCloud link to the remix on his Twitter account the same day. The song was a commercial success, reaching number 73 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is known for its aggressive and repetitive hook, "A fuck nigga, that's that shit I don't like."
The lyrics of the song are about disliking certain types of people, including frauds, snitches, and "bitch niggas." Kanye West uses his verse to brag about his success in the music industry and criticize those who imitate him without giving him credit. He also references the media's treatment of him and compares himself to Jesus. Chief Keef's verse talks about his drug dealing past and not liking women who lead men on. Pusha T's verse references his experience with the drug trade and taking over the rap game. Big Sean's verse talks about his fashion choices and success, and Jadakiss's verse references his own rise to fame and shows his love for his hometown of Yonkers, New York.
Line by Line Meaning
Fraud niggas, y'all niggas, that's that shit I don't like
I dislike people who misrepresent themselves and pretend to be something they're not.
Your shit make believe, rapping 'bout my own life
Your music is fictional and does not represent real-life experiences.
(Woo!) That's rare nigga, (Woo!) Ric Flair nigga
I'm unique, like Ric Flair, and I celebrate this fact.
(Woo!) The power's in my hair nigga, (Woo!) I give this beat the chair nigga
I take pride in my unique hair and am confident in my ability to conquer this beat.
SoHo or Tribeca, three hoes, trifecta
I have success in both SoHo and Tribeca, and also have three women (a trifecta).
Dope money, hope money, Hublot, my watch better
I have made money from both drugs and legal activities and own an expensive Hublot watch.
My pen's better, you don't write, trendsetter, you clone-like
I am a better lyricist than you, who copy what's already popular.
Pay homage or K's vomit, ungrateful niggas, I don't like
Show me respect or face consequences. I don't like ungrateful people.
A fuck nigga, that's that shit I don't like (Bang, bang)
I don't like disloyal people.
A snitch nigga, that's that shit I don't like (Bang, bang)
I don't like people who snitch or betray others.
A bitch nigga, that's that shit I don't like (Bang, bang)
I don't like weak people.
Sneak disser, that's that shit I don't like (This Chicago, nigga!)
I don't like people who talk behind others' backs.
They smile in my face is what I don't like
I don't trust people who pretend to be friendly, but are actually deceitful.
They steal your whole sound, that's a soundbite
People who copy your style are just taking quick, surface-level inspiration (a soundbite) rather than developing their own sound.
The media crucify me like they did Christ
The press treats me unfairly and exaggerates my mistakes and flaws, similarly to how they treated Jesus.
They want to find me not breathing like they found Mike (Whoa!)
They are hoping to find me dead, as they did with Michael Jackson.
A girl'll run her mouth only out of spite (Whoa!)
A woman will talk badly about me only because she is resentful towards me.
But I never hit a woman never in my life (Eh!)
I have never physically assaulted a woman.
I was in too deep like Mekhi Phif' (Eh!)
I was in a dangerous or difficult situation, like Mekhi Phifer's character in the movie 'In Too Deep.'
In that pussy so deep I could have drowned twice (Whoa!)
I engaged in sexual activity so deeply that I could have metaphorically drowned (experienced intense pleasure).
Rose gold Jesus piece with the brown ice (Whoa!)
I am wearing a necklace with a rose gold pendant of Jesus and brown diamonds.
Eating good, vegetarian with the brown rice (Eh!)
I am eating well and following a vegetarian diet, choosing brown rice as a healthy grain option.
Girls kissing girls, cause it's hot, right? (Eh!)
Women kiss other women because it is popular and trendy, not necessarily because they are actually attracted to each other.
But unless they use a strap-on then they not dykes (Whoa!)
They cannot be considered lesbians unless they use a strap-on during sex.
They ain't about that life, they ain't about that life (Whoa!)
These people are not really living the dangerous and rebellious lifestyle they claim to be a part of.
We hanging out that window it's about to be a Suge night (Eh!)
We are hanging out of a car window, just like Suge Knight was known for doing.
Free Bump J, real nigga for life (Eh!)
I am expressing my support for Bump J, as he is a loyal and trustworthy person.
Shoutout to Derrick Rose, man that nigga nice (Whoa!)
I am giving a shoutout to Derrick Rose, who is a talented basketball player.
Shout out to L-E-P, Jay Boogie right? (Whoa!)
I am giving a shoutout to L-E-P and Jay Boogie.
Chief Keef, King Louie, this is Chi, right? right?!
This is Chicago, and Chief Keef and King Louie are prominent Chicago rappers.
Fake Gucci, that's that shit I don't like
I don't like fake designer clothing.
Smoking on this dope, higher than a kite
I am smoking marijuana and feeling very high and intoxicated.
This bitch gon' love me now, she gon' let me pipe
This woman is now attracted to me and will allow me to have sex with her.
Screaming Sosa, that's that nigga that I like
I admire Chief Keef and often shout his name out in my songs.
I don't want relations, I just want one night
I don't want a long-term relationship with this woman, just a one-night stand.
Cause a thirsty bitch, that's the shit that I don't like
I don't like women who are too desperate (thirsty) for my attention or affection.
I got tats up on my arm, cause this shit is life
I have tattoos on my arm that represent my life and experiences.
And I stunt so much in clothes, cause I'm living life
I dress flashy and show off my wealth because I am enjoying my life and success.
I come up on the scene, and I'm stealing light
I am gaining popularity and attention in the music industry, taking attention away from others.
Bitch I'm high off life, got me feeling right
I am feeling very good and happy with my current state of life.
Bitch I'm Chief Keef, fuck who don't like
I am Chief Keef and don't care if people dislike me.
And bitch we GBE, we just go on sight
We are part of GBE (Glory Boyz Entertainment) and will take action against our enemies without hesitation.
We are not one and the same, nigga I'm fucking insane, fuck is you saying?
We are different and I am very crazy. What are you trying to say?
Yo ass been doing the same, shit, not doing what you saying
You have been doing the same unimpressive things, not following through on what you say you'll do.
Dang, I told yo old bitch she was fucking a lame, turn one ho to a train
I told your previous partner that she was with a boring person, and now have had many different women at once.
Blaow, blang, my niggas holding that pain, I just hope you been praying
My friends are carrying guns and are very dangerous. I hope you are praying for your safety.
Bang bang, riding for my niggas and that's for life
I am willing to fight and even kill for my friends, and this loyalty will never change.
High class, I'm just surrounded by these lowlifes
I am a person of a higher class, but am surrounded by people who are not as wealthy or refined.
And I run this bitch like it's no lights, going hard the whole night
I am in control of everything and will continue to work hard throughout the entire night.
Cause I ain't going back to my old life, I promise
I am determined to never go back to the struggles and hardships of my past.
I done sold purp' (purple) I done sold white (white)
I have sold both purple and white drugs.
Running outta work, that's that shit I don't like
I am running out of drugs to sell, which is something I don't like.
She never let me hit, she gave me dome twice
This woman did not allow me to have sex with her, but she did perform oral sex on me twice.
She blowing up my phone, that's that bitch I don't like
This woman is constantly calling and texting me, which annoys me.
Nah, jean jacket with the sleeves cut
I am wearing a denim jacket with cut-off sleeves.
Put the pressure on 'em just when they think that I eased up
I am putting pressure on my competitors just when they think I have backed off.
Thirty for the Cuban, 'nother 30 for the Jesus
I have spent a lot of money on both a Cuban link necklace and another necklace with a Jesus pendant.
Believe in ourselves when nobody else believed us, suckas
We have faith in ourselves and our abilities, even when others did not believe in us.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sean Michael Anderson, Cydel Charles Young, Tyree Lamar Pittman, Rev G.I. Townsend, Keith Cozart, Kanye Omari West, Barrington Ainsworth Levy, Paul Love, Jason Phillips, Terrence Le Varr Thornton, Mike Dean, Noah D. Goldstein, Anthony C. Khan
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