West's second and third studio albums, Late Registration (2005) and Graduation (2007), both debuted at the top of the Billboard 200, with the latter becoming his most commercially successful to date. Three of his subsequent albums—808s & Heartbreak (2008), My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010), and The Life of Pablo (2016)—were certified triple platinum, while Yeezus (2013) was certified double platinum. Although not as well-received critically as his previous works, Ye (2018), Jesus Is King (2019), and Donda (2021) continued West's streak of consecutive number-one debuts on the Billboard 200. West has also released collaborative albums including Watch the Throne (2011) with Jay-Z, Kids See Ghosts (2018) with Kid Cudi, and Vultures 1 and Vultures 2 (2024) with Ty Dolla Sign. In fashion design, he has collaborated with Nike, Inc., Louis Vuitton, and Gap Inc. on clothing and footwear, and led the Yeezy collaboration with Adidas.
One of the world's best-selling music artists with 160 million records sold, West has won 24 Grammy Awards, the joint 11th-most of all time and the most awarded for any hip hop artist along with Jay-Z. His other accolades include a Billboard Artist Achievement Award, a joint-record three Brit Awards for Best International Male Solo Artist, and the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. West holds the joint record with Bob Dylan for most albums (four) topping the annual Pazz & Jop critic poll. Time named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2005 and 2015. West's first six solo albums were included on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list in 2020, with the same publication naming him one of the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time.
West's outspoken views have received significant media coverage. He has been a frequent source of controversy due to his conduct on social media, at award shows, and in public settings, as well as his comments on the music and fashion industries, U.S. politics, race, and slavery. His Christian faith, high-profile marriage to Kim Kardashian, and mental health have also been topics of media attention. In 2020, West launched an unsuccessful independent presidential campaign that advocated for a consistent life ethic. In October 2022, he was widely condemned and lost many sponsors and partnerships, including his collaborations with Adidas, Gap, and Balenciaga, after making a series of antisemitic statements, including denying the Holocaust.
Future Sounds
Kanye West Lyrics
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You can see wherever it soun-
I could do it where it counts
I got nothin' for the low
I been sonning for allowance
I been done up for the now
And that name I can't pronounce
I was always on the town
Do you like the way it sounds?
Do you like the way it sounds?
That's the future of the bounce
Do you like the way it sounds? (Ha, ha)
Do you like the way it sounds? (Ha, ha)
Tell me now, do you like the way it sounds?
I can see the future is lookin'
Like we level through the sky
I can't wait to live in
Glory and eternal lastin' life
Won't you take the wheel? I'll
Recline and I'll sit still
Might as well turn up now
He gon' pop up unannounced to the trumpets
Do you like the way it sounds?
I cannot take another ounce (Ah)
Runnin' for the crowd
I can't hear my thoughts, so loud
I can hear their doubts so loud
Do you like the way it sounds?
Feel like I've been gone for a while
But there ain't no turnin' back now
Miracles wash away the doubts
Then the drum line drops
Do you like the way it sounds?
Do you like the way, like the way it sounds?
Do you like the way, like the way it sounds?
Do you like the way, like the way it sounds?
Do you like the way, like the way it sounds?
Do you like the way, like the way it sounds?
Do you like the way, like the way it sounds?
Do you like the way, like the way it sounds?
Do you like the way, like the way it sounds?
In the song "Future Sounds" by Kanye West and Travis Scott, the artists are exploring the concept of the future of music and where it's headed, specifically in the genre of bounce. The song starts off with Kanye saying he's seen the future of the bounce and that the listener can see it too, wherever it sounds. He's confident in his ability to make music that counts and implies that he's done with making music for the low. The lyrics "sunning for allowance" and "done up for the now" suggest that he's been working hard and is now ready to reap the rewards.
Travis Scott chimes in with his own vision of the future, saying that he can see it looking like they're "level through the sky." He's anticipating living in glory and eternal lasting life, but also urges someone to take the wheel so he can recline and sit still. He wants to turn up now because he knows that they'll pop up unannounced to the trumpets. He's asking the listener if they like the way his vision sounds.
In the second half of the song, Kanye and Travis sing about the obstacles they've had to overcome to get where they are today. Kanye says he cannot take another ounce of running for the crowd and that he can't hear his thoughts because they're so loud. Travis echoes this sentiment and says he can hear the doubts so loud. However, they both believe that miracles wash away the doubts and that the drum line drops signify the start of something new and exciting. The song ends with the repeated refrain of "do you like the way it sounds?"
Line by Line Meaning
Saw the future of the bounce
I have visualized the future of the music genre called 'bounce'
You can see wherever it soun-
It's a sound that can be heard everywhere and in every corner.
I could do it where it counts
I can perform and deliver it in the right place.
I got nothin' for the low
I don't have anything to offer at a low price.
I been sonning for allowance
I've been working hard to make money.
I been done up for the now
I've done everything I can to succeed in the present.
And that name I can't pronounce
I'm facing something that is hard to understand or pronounce.
I was always on the town
I used to be always out, maybe partying or performing.
Tell me how you like it's sounds
Will you enjoy the future sound of this genre called 'bounce'?
Do you like the way it sounds?
Are you pleased with the music being produced?
Do you like the way it sounds? (Ha, ha)
Is this music genre satisfying to you?
That's the future of the bounce
This represents the forthcoming era of the 'bounce' genre.
I can see the future is lookin'
I have a clear view of what the future holds.
Like we level through the sky
It gives us the feeling of flying high in the sky.
I can't wait to live in
I'm eagerly looking forward to living.
Glory and eternal lastin' life
I aspire to achieve a life of glory and permanence.
Won't you take the wheel? I'll
Can you please control the steering wheel while I relax?
Recline and I'll sit still
I will sit back and observe without any movement.
Might as well turn up now
We might as well enjoy and have fun right now.
He gon' pop up unannounced to the trumpets
He will come unexpectedly with loud announcements.
Do you like the way it sounds?
Do you appreciate the beats and sounds of this song?
I cannot take another ounce (Ah)
I cannot tolerate or endure any more of something.
Runnin' for the crowd
I am going towards the audience or fans.
I can't hear my thoughts, so loud
My own thoughts are getting drowned out by the noise around me.
I can hear their doubts so loud
I can clearly hear the doubts and uncertainties of others.
Feel like I've been gone for a while
I have been away for some time and feel that way.
But there ain't no turnin' back now
There is no way to go back to the past.
Miracles wash away the doubts
Unbelievable or unexpected events can remove doubts from people's minds.
Then the drum line drops
Then, suddenly the drums start at high volume.
Do you like the way, like the way it sounds?
Repeated questions about whether listeners appreciate this music style.
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@DeezyW
I made a newer version with Kanye, Future and SZA
https://youtu.be/NTILUqosOMM
@cowfat8547
leave future off
@TonyCrin
You were the first to use this animation? or you had a non mike dean ver? cause I try to find one version and I don't know if is this one
@anirbanpurkayastha999
Yeah this ver OG
@Ev-wf2jf
"Telekinesis by Travis scott" really wish juice wrlds part was left on, but not much you can do about it
@evergreatest9543
Fuck sza and future we aint tryin to hear that bullshit
@TrapNation
I very much love the way it sounds
@DeezyW
🙏🏿
@visakannantogopalankrishna2310
Oh my god I love ur remixes trap
@Yathribbbb2.0
This one woulda been better than telekinesis tbh