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.
Get Your Way
Kanye West Lyrics
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Don’t want to have to ride but in this game
I guess that’s just the way
I guess that’s just the way have it your way
It’s gonna be slow singing, flower bringing
Gat clinging, bat swinging, bullets flyin’
Niggas dyin’
Lead coming, blood gushin from ya arms, legs
Head and stomach i felt the hatred
Cause when I turned around like the Matrix
Comin for me
An array of bullets headin dead for me
First the one
And then came the two and three and four
Five, six, seven, shots from a MAC-11
Platinum producer killed by haters
Tonight on Channel 7 he do beats for 2Pac
Now coming out the spring from Heaven
Ya know my piece is, hotter than grease is
With no wrong way to eat
Ya face like a Reese’s
Seem like the second I get some shine
Niggas quit they fuckin’ job so
They can hate full time
So, gimme the gat, I hit em wit that
Cock back, blat blat
Let me tell you niggas something familiar
Broke niggas don’t want war, man I’ll kill ya
Don’t want nobody to die
Don’t want to have to ride but in this game
I guess that’s just the way
I guess that’s just the way have it your way
Oh oh, I get it, this year
Niggas don’t dance
But just rock bulletproof hats
And steel pants
Now everybody got a gun in they hand
Yeah bitch nigga run to ya man
Street sweeper aerials fuck where they land
Niggas close they eyes and don’t aim like
My bitch when she pop champagne
Bottles, I tell you bout them damn models
They can’t cook for a lick
But they’ll lick a dick and swallow
Look I been living my life
Bullshittin’ when I write songs
Especially talkin’ bout havin’ ice on and I
Could barely keep my lights on
Niggas played me like Ty-Son
Trying to take my light songs
Cuse they know I’d knock niggas
The fuck out the box
Full Glocks, the fuck out the box, cocked
Who the fuck tryin to box right now?
I feel like, my whole city on my back
I feel like, next year
My whole city on the map
Don’t want nobody to die
Don’t want to have to ride but in this game
I guess that’s just the way
I guess that’s just the way have it your way
I’m from, Chi town
Where the raps the realest
The tracks gorilla
We got the millas and we’ll be at ya scrilla
Close your doors, lock your windows
We be at them execs for them back end checks
Now, We on the court, and we got next up
Now, This summer we got benz
We got Lex truck
It’s kinda like trading places
Huh? I never plug
But I’m guilty by association
So gangstas show me love
For that track I did, yeah I know
The rest the album wack as shit
O-o-o oh, it's Kanye to the
With that platinum shit, ya punk bitch
Don’t want nobody to die
Don’t want to have to ride but in this game
I guess that’s just the way
I guess that’s just the way have it your way
The lyrics of Kanye West's song "Get Your Way" touch on themes of violence, survival, and the harsh realities of life in the streets. The song opens with a plea for nobody to die or get involved in dangerous situations. Kanye expresses his reluctance to participate in the game of violence, but acknowledges that it seems to be the only way to navigate through life in this environment.
He describes a scene of chaos and danger, with guns firing and people losing their lives. The lyrics convey a sense of despair and anger as Kanye reflects on the hatred and violence he has experienced. He feels targeted and oppressed, constantly having to look over his shoulder for threats.
Kanye also addresses the haters who try to bring him down. He asserts his dominance and warns that he is not to be messed with. He highlights the fact that even though he may have success and shine in his career, there are people who would rather hate on him than focus on their own lives. He sees this as a reflection of the envy and negativity that exists around him.
Overall, "Get Your Way" reflects Kanye's raw emotions and experiences in a turbulent environment. It touches on the harsh realities of violence and the constant struggle to survive and succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
Don’t want nobody to die
I don't wish for anyone to lose their life
Don’t want to have to ride but in this game
I don't want to participate in the violence that comes with this lifestyle, but it seems inevitable
I guess that’s just the way
I suppose that's just the reality of the situation
I guess that’s just the way have it your way
I guess that's just how things work, according to your desires
It’s gonna be slow singing, flower bringing
There will be mourning and sadness, as well as offerings to honor the deceased
Gat clinging, bat swinging, bullets flyin’
Guns being tightly held, bats being swung, and bullets being shot
Niggas dyin’
People are losing their lives
Mom’s cryin, faggots really don’t want it
Mothers are grieving, and those who oppose us don't truly want the conflict
Lead coming, blood gushin from ya arms, legs
Bullets are hitting, causing blood to forcefully flow from your limbs
Head and stomach i felt the hatred
I sense the intensity of the animosity, both mentally and physically
Cause when I turned around like the Matrix
Because when I swiftly reacted like in the movie 'The Matrix'
Comin for me
They are coming towards me with ill intentions
An array of bullets headin dead for me
A multitude of bullets directed straight towards me
First the one
Initially, one bullet
And then came the two and three and four
Subsequently, two, three, and four bullets followed
Five, six, seven, shots from a MAC-11
Then, five, six, and seven shots fired from a MAC-11 firearm
Platinum producer killed by haters
A highly successful music producer was murdered by those who resent his success
Tonight on Channel 7 he do beats for 2Pac
Tonight on Channel 7, there is a program showcasing his beats produced for the late 2Pac
Now coming out the spring from Heaven
Now rising from the afterlife, like the rejuvenating season of spring
Ya know my piece is, hotter than grease is
You should be aware that my firearm is extremely potent
With no wrong way to eat
There is no incorrect approach to handling the situation
Ya face like a Reese’s
Your face will resemble the iconic Reese's candy
Seem like the second I get some shine
It appears that as soon as I achieve success and recognition
Niggas quit they fuckin’ job so
People abruptly quit their jobs so that
They can hate full time
They can dedicate all their time to hating on me
So, gimme the gat, I hit em wit that
Therefore, hand me the gun, I will strike them with it
Cock back, blat blat
Cocking it back, and then firing two shots
Let me tell you niggas something familiar
Allow me to inform you about something that you may already be familiar with
Broke niggas don’t want war, man I’ll kill ya
Poor individuals don't truly desire conflict, as I am capable of causing their demise
Oh oh, I get it, this year
Ah, now I understand, this year
Niggas don’t dance
People aren't dancing
But just rock bulletproof hats
Instead, they wear hats that can withstand bullets
And steel pants
And they also wear pants made of steel
Now everybody got a gun in they hand
Now everyone is armed with a firearm
Yeah bitch nigga run to ya man
Yes, cowardly individuals run to their associates for help
Street sweeper aerials fuck where they land
Cleaning the streets with aerial gunfire, disregarding where the bullets ultimately land
Niggas close they eyes and don’t aim like
People close their eyes and don't properly aim, just like
My bitch when she pop champagne
My partner when she opens a bottle of champagne
Bottles, I tell you bout them damn models
Let me inform you about those attractive women and the bottles of alcohol they enjoy
They can’t cook for a lick
However, they are terrible at cooking
But they’ll lick a dick and swallow
Yet, they have no problem performing oral sex and swallowing
Look I been living my life
Let me tell you, I've been leading my own life
Bullshittin’ when I write songs
Exaggerating when I write songs
Especially talkin’ bout havin’ ice on and I
Especially when I talk about wearing expensive jewelry, and I
Could barely keep my lights on
Could hardly afford to pay my utility bills
Niggas played me like Ty-Son
Individuals deceived and betrayed me, just like Ty-Son did
Trying to take my light songs
Attempting to steal my uplifting and popular songs
Cuse they know I’d knock niggas
Because they know I would defeat and surpass others
The fuck out the box
With tremendous force, pushing them out of the competition
Full Glocks, the fuck out the box, cocked
Fully loaded guns, forcefully pushing others out, with the guns ready to fire
Who the fuck tryin to box right now?
Who is foolishly attempting to fight me at this moment?
I feel like, my whole city on my back
I have a sense of responsibility and represent my entire city
I feel like, next year
I have a strong belief that in the upcoming year
My whole city on the map
My entire city will gain significant recognition and success
I’m from, Chi town
I come from Chicago
Where the raps the realest
Where the rap music is authentic and genuine
The tracks gorilla
The beats are powerful and aggressive
We got the millas and we’ll be at ya scrilla
We have the money and will come after what you owe us
Close your doors, lock your windows
Secure your premises, shut your doors and lock your windows
We be at them execs for them back end checks
We will confront the executives to ensure we receive our deserved payment
Now, We on the court, and we got next up
Now, we are in a position to showcase our talents and success is imminent
Now, This summer we got benz
Now, this summer we have luxury cars, like Benz
We got Lex truck
We also have a Lexus truck
It’s kinda like trading places
It's somewhat similar to switching roles or positions
Huh? I never plug
Huh? I never promote or endorse
But I’m guilty by association
But I am being held responsible due to my affiliation or connection
So gangstas show me love
So the real ones respect and support me
For that track I did, yeah I know
For that song I created, yes, I am aware
The rest the album wack as shit
The remaining songs on the album are unimpressive and disappointing
O-o-o oh, it's Kanye to the
Oh, it's Kanye being his unique self
With that platinum shit, ya punk bitch
With that highly successful music, addressing those who criticize me
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