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.
So Soulful
Kanye West Lyrics
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Yeah. DC. Stand up for your boy ? Oh, I go by the name of Kanye To The. The Roc is in the building. And as far as I'm concerned, we're about to bring that real soul back to the game. John Legend on the backgrounds by the way. Let's go.
Verse One [Kanye West]:
From what I hear Kanye is killing that game very bad
My girl rockin' the little lamb that Mary had
Little bit of ghosta style mixed with Mosta style
I'm versatile, I'm the poster child
Get it?
We making hits like Sosa now
Hit it!
And I, hate when girls actin' boushie as hell
And I already seen 'em naked like Blu Cantrell
If I talk to people like they stupid as hell
Do that mean God gonna make my kids stupid as well?
Well
Our Father, please for give me
I am sinner, slash winner, slash soul inventor
C'mon
Chorus [Kanye West]
It's so soulful man [x3]
And when you hear, swear it feel like soul food man
[x2]
Verse Two [Uncredited]
Look, my mommy don't be playin' cause she know I got my game intact
I spit them lines that make a rapper have a brain attack
And chickens know I'm gonna do it like I wanna do it
And miscommunication, no we never run into it
I got chicks like Samone and Colla
Stay with lip gloss and Fendi bag beside her
And your girl said she ain't ready for me
I'm in love so mommy got me singin' Teena Marie
High above the Giovanni, she ain't Gucci or Prada
Climbin' in the Mirada, studin' like a scholar
So I don't even bother
I be poppin' my collar
I can get into your soul when I call you tomorrow
C'mon
Chorus
Verse Three [John Legend]:
I know you gotta lot of stress today
Let's hit the party like we just got paid
Now if you really want to get away
Say yeah, yeah
Got people on your back constantly
And you never get a second for free
You know you gotta get away with me
So say yeah, yeah
Verse Four [Consequence]:
Yo, I'ma worry bout the trades and ballin'
I'm gonna trade it all
I'd rather catch up on my paper and evade them all
You sore losers picked the wrong guy to take a fall
I probably train and fall
For what they made in the fall
Made it to a never-quite-was to an overnight buzz
Cause the way I flip a metaphor, nobody quite does
By the time I leave the club
I'm weighing the pros and cons
Cause she must have been a pro the way she approach the Cons
And Con man is an army
Money boss on
We so big be hoppin' out when I'm tryin' to do my laundry
But I ain't even sorry for the way I get my doe
Cause J, Kanye and Con got that food for your soul, go!
Chorus
Outro [John Legend]:
Say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The song "So Soulful" by Kanye West is a collaborative effort with John Legend and Consequence. In the introduction, Kanye sets the tone and delivers a message that he is here to bring "real soul" back to the game. He then raps about his versatile skills, making hits, and how he hates it when girls act "boushie" or snobby. Kanye ends the verse by addressing his sins and asking God for forgiveness.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song and emphasizes the soulfulness of the song. The second verse is performed by an uncredited rapper who boasts about his skills with women and his success. John Legend takes over in the third verse and sings about the stresses of life and the need to let go and have fun. Consequence finishes the song with a verse about his success and how he is unstoppable.
Overall, "So Soulful" is a song that delivers a message about the importance of soulfulness in music, the need for forgiveness, and the value of enjoying life and having fun.
Line by Line Meaning
From what I hear Kanye is killing that game very bad
People are saying that Kanye is dominating the music industry
My girl rockin' the little lamb that Mary had
My girlfriend is wearing a coat made of lamb wool, just like the one Mary had in the Bible story
Little bit of ghosta style mixed with Mosta style
My music has a combination of the rap styles of Ghostface Killah and Mos Def
I'm versatile, I'm the poster child
I have many different skills and can adapt to any situation. I am also the perfect example of talent and success
Gettin' cheese so I'm supposed to smile
I am making a lot of money, so I should be happy about it
We making hits like Sosa now
We are producing songs that are as popular and successful as those of the baseball player Sammy Sosa
And I, hate when girls actin' boushie as hell
I really dislike it when girls are being snobbish and pretentious
And I already seen 'em naked like Blu Cantrell
I have already seen these girls without their clothes on, just like the singer Blu Cantrell
If I talk to people like they stupid as hell
If I speak to people as if they are really dumb
Do that mean God gonna make my kids stupid as well?
Does that mean that God will make my future children stupid as a result of me talking down to others?
Our Father, please forgive me
I ask God to forgive me for my sins
I am sinner, slash winner, slash soul inventor
I recognize that I am not perfect and have made mistakes, but I have also achieved a lot and created a unique sound
It's so soulful man [x3]
This music is extremely emotional and powerful, it touches the soul deeply
And when you hear, swear it feel like soul food man [x2]
When you listen to it, you feel as satisfied as when you eat soul food
Look, my mommy don't be playin' cause she know I got my game intact
My mother takes me seriously because she knows that I am a skilled musician
I spit them lines that make a rapper have a brain attack
My lyrics are so clever and impressive that they can leave other rappers speechless
And miscommunication, no we never run into it
I never have misunderstandings with people because I communicate clearly
Got chicks like Samone and Colla
I have many attractive women who are interested in me, such as Samone and Colla
Stay with lip gloss and Fendi bag beside her
These girls always have stylish accessories with them, such as Fendi bags and lip gloss
And your girl said she ain't ready for me
Your girlfriend is telling me that she is not ready for a relationship with me
I'm in love so mommy got me singin' Teena Marie
I am so in love that I am singing songs by Teena Marie, a soul singer known for her romantic ballads
Now if you really want to get away / Say yeah, yeah
If you are feeling stressed and want to escape, just say 'yeah, yeah'
And you never get a second for free
You are always busy and never have any free time
You know you gotta get away with me
You need to come with me to take a break from your busy life
Yo, I'ma worry bout the trades and ballin'
I am focused on making smart investments and earning a lot of money
I'm gonna trade it all / I'd rather catch up on my paper and evade them all
I am willing to risk everything to make money and avoid people who might try to stop me
Made it to a never-quite-was to an overnight buzz
I went from being a relatively unknown artist to becoming extremely popular overnight
Cause she must have been a pro the way she approach the Cons
This girl was very skilled at approaching me and getting my attention, like a professional would be
Money boss on / We so big be hoppin' out when I'm tryin' to do my laundry
We are the top dogs in the music industry and are so busy with our success that we do not even have time to do our own laundry
Cause J, Kanye and Con got that food for your soul, go!
Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Consequence are producing music that is just like food for your soul. Listen to it and enjoy!
Say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Just say 'yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!' to indicate that you are enjoying the music and having a good time
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