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.
Grown Man
Kanye West Lyrics
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The Roc is in the building and hey, hey
You know that you wanna get down now
(Hey, Hey)
So come on let's stop playing around now
(yeah) act grown for once
(Grown Man remix) , let's go
Come on, baby girl, let's go
Uh, have an affair be an adult for once
Uh, hop in the car, run
In a store for blunts, uh
Roll a lil' weed, lil' Hennessy let's see
Will the rest develop like Tennessee
Kill the back and forth
All that knee comin' on her, you backin' off
Cuz the second I spit game too long
You'll run and tell ya friends he
Came on way too strong
The "he say, she say" just like junior high
So if I smash
You would lie and say you was high
And if you freaky
You'll blame it on ya B-Day
But how do you explain the head on the e-way
Look, you ain't gotta lot of kick it
I ain't got a lot of stick it, this is me K
Move ya bodies now, victim to the DJ
And in the morning we gon have amnesia
So for now let's take it to Maxx like TJ
Hey!
You know that you wanna get down now
(Hey, hey)
So come on let's stop playing around now
(Hey, hey)
Act grown for once, let's go (c'mon, c'mon)
(C'mon, c'mon) come on, baby girl, let's go
Yo
Face in the pillow, she moan while I hit it
Tight bra, opposite thong, kinda kiddish
I need you and you to be grown
You tryna visit my home
I don't usually show 'em how I'm living
I roam and once I get 'em, I bone
I never hit up they phones
I leave em sittin' alone
Soakin' the sheets up
Think she gon' ride in the V
Smokin' my reef up blowin my beep up
Hopin' that I skeet up in that
I been strapped, prepare for the head
Bought a bib just in case she
Don't swallow it's for the kids
I'm all in the middle
She hollerin' it's in my ribs
I'm hopin' that her nigga ain't
Follow us to the crib cuz it could get ugly
I promise you where I live
These niggas get to buggin' and
Bodied over a bitch
That's why I keep it real wit
All mine from the start
And Jay say "Love em wit ya mind
Not ya heart" (Stop playing and grow up)
You know that you wanna get down now
(Hey, hey)
So come on let's stop playing around now
(Hey, hey)
Act grown for once, let's go (c'mon, c'mon)
(C'mon, c'mon) come on, baby girl, let's go
Yo, I guess when you young, you like em old
And when you old, you like em young
You understand where I'm coming from
I guess not
You betta listen and watch and stop talkin
Cuz black girls lost, it happens often
Need to step up to the plate
And get ya weight up
Where ya jeans a lil' bit
Tighter and fix ya makeup
I don't want a roughneck but can't be shook
She got to love the kids and know how to cook
From time to time
She could get a library look
She got to be sophisticated and loyal
I love 'em down to earth but
I can't stand 'em spoiled
Especially when they straight from the hood
Never been to Cali but she actin Hollywood
Runnin 'round town like she know what's good
You ever heard the sayin, mami
"do as you should"
And if you ain't listen, you
Gon' wish that you would, yep!
You know that you wanna get down now
(Hey, hey)
So come on let's stop playing around now
(Hey, hey)
Act grown for once, let's go (c'mon, c'mon)
(C'mon, c'mon) come on, baby girl, let's go
The song "Grown Man Pt. 2" by Kanye West feat. Young Gunz & John Legend talks about the transition of Young Chris and Neef from their teenage years into adulthood. They claim to be "grown men" who are making money and taking care of themselves, and they assert their dominance in various ways throughout the verses. Chris talks about his "down ass chick," who loves him and helps him run his business, and how he can have any girl he wants because he is a "grown man." Neef raps about partying, hooking up with girls, and not letting anyone control him.
The song seems to be a celebration of their newfound freedom and success, as well as a warning to anyone who tries to cross them. The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, emphasizes that they are still working hard and having fun, but also that they are not to be messed with. The lyrics are boastful and confident, but also reflect a sense of vulnerability and the struggles of young adulthood. Overall, "Grown Man Pt. 2" is a catchy and upbeat song about coming of age and making it in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, see and Neef baby
We are here, Neef and I
We grown men (rock wit me)
We are grown up now
I don't know what they told you (rock wit me)
Do not believe what others say, follow me
But I'm a grown man ma (we grown men ma)
I am a grown man
Neef grown to baby (he grown to baby)
Neef is also grown up
(we gettin couple dollars to baby, yea!!)
We are making some money now
(we get our own cake to baby)
We have our own money now
I know we in our late teens
Even though we are still teenagers, we are growing up fast
She my down ass chick
She is my supportive girlfriend
Love me plus she like to come down my strip
She loves me and likes to hang out in my neighborhood
Get paralyzed wipe down my shit
She helps me clean my car
I love ya boo
I love you, my girlfriend
Your my bugaboo
You are my baby, my love
Type bug your boo
You love me like a baby
All day all night then I murk when the birds chirp
We spend all day and night together and I work hard when the sun rises
"YEEAAH", If you want it
Yes, you can have it if you want it
"YEEAAH", Baby you can get it
You can have it, baby
Still doin shows and after parties
We are still performing and going to parties
And after the party its back to the party at our crib
We continue partying at home after the party is over
Niggaz stinjy we party where I live
People are stingy but we still party at my home
Niggaz offended like beg your pardon that my chick (is that yo chick)
People are offended that my girlfriend is here
Excuse me this ain't her first time here
Excuse me, she has been here before
And don't approach me like that, get roasted like that
Don't talk to me like that or I will make fun of you
Damn shorty playin wit your emotions like that
She is playing with your emotions, man
You a grown man she got'chu open like that
You are grown up and still getting played
You put somethin around her finger
You gave her a ring
Now she got'chu wrapped around her finger its official
She controls you now, it's official
That's what'chu get for trickin
That's what you get for being fooled
Keep givin her doe she take care of the Chris- and
Keep giving her money, she takes care of me
I play my position, yup, give her the dick and
I do my part, I give her sex
Come in her come soon as I'm done tell her I'm skippin
I finish and leave right away
She like, now that'chu got what'chu wanted you actin different
Now that you have what you wanted, you act differently
I'm like
I say
"YEEAAH"
Yes
Still doin shows and after parties
We are still performing and going to parties
And after the party its back to the party at our crib
We continue partying at home after the party is over
If you want it, you can get it
If you want something, you can have it
You can come, but'chu can't live here
You can visit, but you cannot stay here
If I hit it, I want Chris to hit it
If I sleep with her, I want Chris to sleep with her too
To I know you wit it bitches
I know you are willing to do it, ladies
Mad cause I partied then danced up wit your girl friend
You are mad that I partied and danced with your girlfriend
Smoked and bent mainly drunk off Cris'
We smoked and drank a lot of Cris'
And I wasn't even feelin that bitch
I was not even into that girl
She actin all pissy same time saditty
She is acting both cocky and snobbish
A little bit silly I can't even get a quickie
She is a little bit silly, I cannot even get a quick hookup
Never that, got a area code for every city
I never settle down, I have connections everywhere
Couple young freaks, couple old heads that dig me
I have some young and old fans who like me
Thinkin they gon' mold me, knowin they can't control me
They think they can shape me, but they know they cannot control me
Young'n been fuckin old head ain't shit you showed me
I am young, I have slept with an old woman, that's nothing new to me
Got a walk like George and I talk like Goldie
I walk like George Jefferson and talk like Goldie from The Mack
Nope you can't hold me from hittin your homies
You cannot stop me from sleeping with your friends
I do enough rappin at work listen to oldies
I rap enough at work, now I listen to oldies music at home
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER, HANIF MOHAMMED, CHRIS RIES, KANYE WEST, KANYE OMARI WEST
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