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.
louie bags
Kanye West Lyrics
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I stopped buying Louis bags
After Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags
After Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags
After Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags
I'm in the Louis store with a Gucci mask
I'm in the Louis store with a Gucci mask
I'm in the Louis store with a Gucci mask
I stopped buying Louis bags
After Virgil passed
If we ain't doin' business
It won't be no business
If we ain't doin' business
It won't be no business
If we ain't doin' business
It won't be no business
If we ain't doin' business
It won't be no business
Pick it, Donda son, I'll take it, mmh
Pick another one and let it, mmh
Find another one and let it, mmh
Fine life and I could've, mmh
I'm not gonna lie, I couldn't move
Couldn't even if I wanted to
Couldn't scare me if it haunted you
I'ma do what I wanna do
What you look like in that nasty Louis bag?
Remember I examined, I did too
What you look like in that nasty Louis bag?
We stopped buying Louis bags
After Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags
After Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags
After Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags
After Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags
After Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags
After Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags
After Virgil passed
What you look like in that nasty Louis bag?
We stopped buying Louis bags
After Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags
After Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags
After Virgil passed
What you look like in that nasty Louis bag?
We stopped buying Louis bags
After Virgil passed
(We did it, we did it, Joe) Ayy
I'm my lil' cousin's favorite cousin
I gave 'em all my number and
My phone ain't stopped buzzin'
They listen to my songs and say
Their parents hate the cussin'
They asked if I was nervous on
TV or if I wasn't
They asked me if it's true that
I don't go to church
"My daddy said you don't, " well
Then I guess you know
I been thinkin' about goin', though
I might let you know one day
I'll bring you to my concert
If they let you go
Pumpin' gas alone at Texaco
Hopin' I don't get approached
Don't know if it's clear until
I check the coast all these rappers dyin'
I don't wan' be one that's next to go
Paranoia tickin' in my head
Just like a metronome
I can't walk around like Jack
That wore the spectacles
I shook the hands, took the pictures
Made myself accessible
Threw the parties, showed love
Kept it all respectable
Tried to give you something you
Ain't had before but
It's all over, they got the drop on my life
It's all over all this pressure on me
They'd wish I'd fall over
Too bad I'm a winner like fall over
I dropped, uh, heat in February
Cocky tweets in February
All-Star weekend with the court-side
Seats in February i'm the champ'
You come second like the E in February
All that humble was fake, now
Can we keep it legendary? Please
The lyrics of "Louie Bags" by Kanye West and Jack Harlow touch on themes of consumerism and the legacy of fashion designer Virgil Abloh. The repetition of "I stopped buying Louis bags after Virgil passed" emphasizes the impact of Abloh's passing on the singer's outlook on luxury items. The mention of being in the Louis store with a Gucci mask could be seen as a commentary on fashion's evolving landscape and the fusion of different brands and aesthetics.
The lines "If we ain't doin' business, it won't be no business" highlight the importance of collaboration and strategic partnerships in the music industry. The reference to Donda, which is Kanye West's late mother's name, suggests a personal connection and a willingness to support and uplift others. The lyrics also touch on the pressure and expectations placed on artists, with references to fame, self-doubt, and the fear of becoming another tragic figure in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
I stopped buying Louis bags
After Virgil passed
In honor of the late Virgil Abloh, I have chosen to cease purchasing products from the Louis Vuitton brand
I'm in the Louis store with a Gucci mask
I find myself within the premises of a Louis Vuitton boutique, adorned with a mask from the competing brand Gucci
If we ain't doin' business
It won't be no business
If our collaboration or transaction is not taking place, there will be no further association or commercial exchange between us
Pick it, Donda son, I'll take it, mmh
Please select an item, as the offspring of Donda, Kanye West's late mother, I will acquire it with great eagerness
I'm not gonna lie, I couldn't move
Couldn't even if I wanted to
Honestly speaking, I found myself immobilized and incapable of taking action, regardless of my desire or intention to do so
Couldn't scare me if it haunted you
Even if you attempted to frighten me with your actions or presence, it would have no impact as I remain fearless
I'ma do what I wanna do
I will carry out my actions and decisions based solely on my personal desires and preferences
What you look like in that nasty Louis bag?
May I inquire about your appearance while carrying that disreputable Louis Vuitton bag?
Remember I examined, I did too
Recall that I also engaged in a thorough analysis of such bags, evaluating their worth and significance
What you look like in that nasty Louis bag?
May I inquire about your appearance while carrying that disreputable Louis Vuitton bag?
What you look like in that nasty Louis bag?
May I inquire about your appearance while carrying that disreputable Louis Vuitton bag?
We stopped buying Louis bags
After Virgil passed
As a collective, we decided to discontinue our purchase of Louis Vuitton bags in remembrance of Virgil Abloh's passing
I'm my lil' cousin's favorite cousin
Amongst my younger relatives, I hold the position of most favored cousin
I gave 'em all my number and
My phone ain't stopped buzzin'
I generously shared my contact information with them, resulting in my receiving a constant stream of phone notifications
They listen to my songs and say
Their parents hate the cussin'
Upon listening to my music, they inform me that their parents disapprove of the explicit language utilized
They asked if I was nervous on
TV or if I wasn't
They expressed curiosity regarding my composure during television appearances, questioning whether I experienced any anxiety or not
They asked me if it's true that
I don't go to church
They inquired about the veracity of the statement claiming that I do not attend religious services
"My daddy said you don't, " well
Then I guess you know
If your father attested to the fact that I do not attend religious services, then I suppose you possess accurate knowledge in this regard
I been thinkin' about goin', though
I might let you know one day
I have been contemplating the idea of attending church, and at some point, I may inform you of my decision
I'll bring you to my concert
If they let you go
In the event that you are granted permission, I would be delighted to accompany you to one of my musical performances
Pumpin' gas alone at Texaco
Hopin' I don't get approached
Engaged in the act of refueling my vehicle at Texaco gas station, I hold a hope that no individuals will approach or disturb me
Don't know if it's clear until
I check the coast all these rappers dyin'
I cannot ascertain the situation's level of safety until I conduct a thorough assessment, as numerous fellow musicians have lost their lives
I can't walk around like Jack
That wore the spectacles
It is not feasible for me to move about in a manner reminiscent of Jack, who wore eyeglasses, while remaining oblivious to my surroundings
I shook the hands, took the pictures
Made myself accessible
I engaged in handshakes, participated in photo opportunities, and made a conscious effort to be approachable and available to my admirers
Threw the parties, showed love
Kept it all respectable
I organized and hosted celebratory events, expressed affection and kindness, and ensured that all actions were conducted with a sense of decorum
Tried to give you something you
Ain't had before but
I attempted to provide you with experiences or possessions that were previously beyond your reach, nevertheless
It's all over, they got the drop on my life
Everything has come to an end, as others have obtained inside information or knowledge about my personal affairs
It's all over all this pressure on me
Everything has reached its conclusion, and the burden and stress are weighing heavily upon me
They'd wish I'd fall over
There are individuals who harbor ill will towards me, desiring my downfall or failure
Too bad I'm a winner like fall over
Unfortunately for them, I embody the qualities of a triumphant individual, akin to tumbling forward in a victorious manner
I dropped, uh, heat in February
During the month of February, I released exceptionally remarkable and popular music
Cocky tweets in February
I sent out self-assured and boastful messages on the social media platform Twitter in February
All-Star weekend with the court-side
Seats in February i'm the champ'
During the All-Star weekend in February, I had the privilege of occupying courtside seats, solidifying my status as the champion
You come second like the E in February
In the month of February, you occupy a secondary position or rank, similar to the letter 'E' in the English alphabet
All that humble was fake, now
Can we keep it legendary? Please
The modesty I previously displayed was insincere, henceforth, let us maintain a reputation of extraordinary greatness and excellence, if you kindly oblige
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@verbage432
I think the ‘we did it joe’ sample is so fitting.
From the Fendi Internship, to Pastelle, Been Trill, Pyrex and Off-White.
To Virgil designing Kanye’s merch and records to eventually having Virgil land the Louie Director role.
Together, They changed history.
They really did it.
@zebastianfrench3423
Lyrics from Genius:
I'm my lil' cousin's favorite cousin
I gave 'em all my number and my phone ain't stopped buzzin'
They listen to my songs and say their parents hate the cussin'
They asked if I was nervous on TV or if I wasn't
They asked me if it's true that I don't go to church
"My daddy said you don't, but then I guess you'd know"
I been thinkin' about goin', though, I might let you know
One day, I'll bring you to my concert if they let you go
Pumpin' gas alone in Texico
Hopin' I don't get approached
Don't know if it's clear until I check the coast
All these rappers dyin', I don't want be one that's next to go
Paranoia tickin' in my head just like a metronome
I can't walk around like Jack that wore the spectacles
I shook the hands, took the pictures, made myself accessible
Threw the parties, showed love, kept it all respectable
Tried to give you something you ain't had before but
It's all over
They got the drop on my life, it's all over
All this pressure on me, they'd wish I'd fall over
Too bad I'm a winner like fall over
I dropped, uh, heat in February, cocky tweets in February
All-star weekend with the court-side seats in February
I'm the champ, you come second like the E in February
All that humble sh- was fake, now, can we keep it legendary?
Please
@juckthezugg6199
I stopped buying Louis bags after Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags after Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags after Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags after Virgil passed
I'm in the Louis store with a Gucci mask
I'm in the Louis store with a Gucci mask
I'm in the Louis store with a Gucci mask
I stopped buying Louis bags after Virgil passed
If we ain't doin' business, there won't be no business
If we ain't doin' business, there won't be no business
If we ain't doin' business, there won't be no business
If we ain't doin' business, there won't be no business
I'm not gonna lie, I couldn't move
Couldn't even if I wanted to
Couldn't scare me if it haunted you
I'ma do what I wanna do
What you look like in that nasty Louis bag?
What you look like in that nasty Louis bag?
We stopped buying Louis bags after Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags after Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags after Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags after Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags after Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags after Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags after Virgil passed
What you look like in that nasty Louis bag?
We stopped buying Louis bags after Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags after Virgil passed
I stopped buying Louis bags after Virgil passed
What you look like in that nasty Louis bag?
We stopped buying Louis bags after Virgil passed
I'm my lil' cousin's favorite cousin
I gave 'em all my number and my phone ain't stopped buzzin'
They listen to my songs and say their parents hate the cussin'
They asked if I was nervous on TV or if I wasn't
They asked me if it's true that I don't go to church
"My daddy said you don't, but then I guess you'd know"
I been thinkin' about goin', though, I might let you know
One day, I'll bring you to my concert if they let you go
Pumpin' gas alone in Texico
Hopin' I don't get approached
Don't know if it's clear until I check the coast
All these rappers dyin', I don't want be one that's next to go
Paranoia tickin' in my head just like a metronome
I can't walk around like Jack that wore the spectacles
I shook the hands, took the pictures, made myself accessible
Threw the parties, showed love, kept it all respectable
Tried to give you something you ain't had before but
It's all over
They got the drop on my life, it's all over
All this pressure on me, they'd wish I'd fall over
Too bad I'm a winner like fall over
I dropped, uh, heat in February, cocky tweets in February
All-star weekend with the court-side seats in February
I'm the champ, you come second like the E in February
All that humble sh- was fake, now, can we keep it legendary?
Please
@ProdByRED
Go ahead and use it for your own versions of Donda 2, if you wish, just credit myself as a co-producer if you're gonna post it online
@ylYolk
Ima do that.. I got more i could send u if u need it. I got donda 2
@ylYolk
Jus do your magic fam.
@theactorsnetflix9800
I used Jacks verse for a TikTok and gave you credit fam
@Shmo-kii
Drop the instrumental please
@InADarkTavern
Kanye needs to bring that no more parties in LA energy to this track
@majinbuu9688
Fr
@FernandoHernandez-nj1kv
graduation
@phillytothemax
That song was trash
@majinbuu9688
@@phillytothemax fucking dumbass bro probably likes drunk and hot girls