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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.
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Summer Jam '08 Freestyle
Kanye West Lyrics
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She's a ten, I'm number one
Together we eleven
Her friend only a seven, sent her to 7-Eleven
She a ten, she a seven
That make 'em seventeen
Let me see your ID, only seventeen?
Eesh, that could have fucked up everythin'
Always on a white tee
Dressed like I'm hypebeast
Signed through my white tee
Don't race against the American dream
Together we like the Kenyan marathon team
Three black rap acts that spit that crack
Never pushed that 'Lac
Rather push somethin' German
Lookin' for a Swedish bitch that I
Could put my sperm in
Preach, my brother, gon' start the sermon
All I see is green, call me Erick Sermon
All I spit is thermal, long-sleeved flannel
When I touch the verse
Don't touch the channel
Bought the rat a purse
She keep callin' it Chanel
Never hit a bitch anal, but I run shit annual
Now that's some dumb shit
I never hit a bitch anal, but I run shit
Dumb bitch
And I mean that in a nicer sense to the word
Just act like I'm some type
Of nice sensitive nerd
I don't fiend female dogs
Cause I done dogged all females
Except for the ones that's only
In it for the retail
She see what you got, she see what we sell
Get married so much
I swear them girls on resell
She watchin' the draft
She got your jersey already
She 'bout to pick out her
Crib in Jersey already
She 'bout to be pregnant by Thursday already
Congratulations, baby boy
On your new baby boy
In Kanye West's song "Summer Jam '08 Freestyle," the lyrics depict a narrative about relationships, materialism, and success. The opening lines playfully dive into a rating scale, with the singer claiming to be a perfect ten while their partner is a close second at number one. Together, their combination creates an ideal number of eleven. The mention of the friend, who is described as a seven, being sent to a convenience store adds to the imagery and humor.
The lyrics then move on to address the singer's appearance and style, referencing their preference for white tees and clothes that align with hypebeast fashion. The line "Don't race against the American dream" suggests that the singer is not interested in conforming to societal expectations or pursuing material wealth solely for the sake of it.
The song also touches on the desire for a partner from different cultural backgrounds, with a mention of seeking a Swedish woman. The reference to the Kenyan marathon team highlights the synergy and strength of unity, comparing it to the bond between the singer and their partner.
The lyrics take a more explicit turn when referencing sexual experiences, but it is important to note that this should not be taken literally but as a form of boasting and bravado that is commonly found in rap music. This section contrasts with the earlier emphasis on relationships and suggests a complex and multifaceted persona.
Overall, "Summer Jam '08 Freestyle" showcases Kanye West's lyrical ability to intertwine themes of relationships, materialism, and individuality, all while maintaining his signature wit and wordplay.
Line by Line Meaning
Number one, so together I'm eleven
I am the best, and together with my partner, we become even better
She's a ten, I'm number one
She is extremely attractive, and I am the best there is
Together we eleven
When we combine our strengths, we surpass all expectations
Her friend only a seven, sent her to 7-Eleven
Her friend is less attractive, so she was sent away to find someone else
She a ten, she a seven
She is incredibly attractive, whereas her friend is just average
That make 'em seventeen
When you add their respective attractiveness levels, they seem even more desirable
Let me see your ID, only seventeen?
I'm questioning her age because she appears too young to be involved in this relationship
Eesh, that could have fucked up everythin'
If she is indeed underage, it would ruin everything for us
Nike, already don't like me
The Nike brand seems to have a negative opinion about me
Always on a white tee
I constantly wear white t-shirts
Dressed like I'm hypebeast
I dress in a way that resembles a hypebeast, someone who follows trends
Signed through my white tee
I have achieved success through my simplistic style
Don't race against the American dream
I don't compete with the traditional idea of achieving success in America
Together we like the Kenyan marathon team
When we join forces, we become an unstoppable force, similar to the Kenyan marathon team's dominance
Three black rap acts that spit that crack
The three of us, as black artists, deliver exceptional music
Never pushed that 'Lac
I have never promoted the use of luxury vehicles (Lac refers to Cadillac)
Rather push somethin' German
I prefer to endorse German-made cars, indicating their quality and performance
Lookin' for a Swedish bitch that I
could put my sperm in
I am searching for a Swedish woman with whom I can have a child
Preach, my brother, gon' start the sermon
Encouraging someone to speak their thoughts and share their wisdom
All I see is green, call me Erick Sermon
I am focused on making money, just like the rapper Erick Sermon
All I spit is thermal, long-sleeved flannel
My rap verses are filled with warmth and depth, similar to a long-sleeved flannel shirt
When I touch the verse
Don't touch the channel
When I rap, my message is engaging enough to keep the audience's attention solely on my music
Bought the rat a purse
She keep callin' it Chanel
I purchased a flashy designer handbag for my partner, and she mistakenly refers to it as Chanel, a high-end brand
Never hit a bitch anal, but I run shit annual
I have never engaged in crude behavior towards women, but I dominate the music industry consistently
Now that's some dumb shit
Engaging in such disrespectful actions would be foolish and unnecessary
I never hit a bitch anal, but I run shit
I don't engage in disrespectful behavior, but I still excel and have control over my career
Dumb bitch
Referring to someone who is foolish or misguided
And I mean that in a nicer sense to the word
I intend it as a milder form of insult
Just act like I'm some type
Of nice sensitive nerd
It would be more advantageous for others to perceive me as a kind and emotionally aware individual
I don't fiend female dogs
I'm not interested in pursuing promiscuous women
Cause I done dogged all females
I have already had intimate encounters with a wide variety of women
Except for the ones that's only
In it for the retail
The only women I haven't been involved with are those who are solely interested in financial gain
She see what you got, she see what we sell
She is aware of your possessions and our joint success
Get married so much
I swear them girls on resell
I have been married multiple times, and it seems like those women are constantly being remarried to others
She watchin' the draft
She got your jersey already
She is closely following the draft of a professional sports team and already has your jersey
She 'bout to pick out her
Crib in Jersey already
She is in the process of choosing a home to buy in New Jersey
She 'bout to be pregnant by Thursday already
She is so eager to have a child that she plans to conceive by Thursday
Congratulations, baby boy
On your new baby boy
Congratulations on becoming a father to a baby boy
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Kanye the best right now!!!
Lucas
12 years later and it still rings true lmao
jhammaster
this just in Kanye West is wanted for arson of the summer jam stage after the freestyle π₯π₯π₯
dajokerwild
she watchin the draft, she got yo jersey already/She bout to pick out a crib in jersey already/she bout to be pregnant by thursday already................that was nice right there i like shit like that
xstarxdust
yup i was here last night lil wayne was crazy!
Luke Anderson
3 black rap acts? i hope to god this is a c.r.s. track verse
Yola
what track started playing after the freestyle??
Terrance Porter
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