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Kanye West? Really?

#1 GhettoKameleon

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 09:37 AM

How in Gods name did that happen? And just...why? Kanye? Really? He's a gay fish.

Yes this is a serious question.

#2 scinsocal

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 09:44 AM

I can totally read your pain in your post...

I know that you had hopes that this album would get back to what brought you to this band in the first place. I hope that you are not disappointed. You and I have different musical tastes ffor the most part, but I respect you for liking what you like and not being affraid to say so.

I am curious...Maybe Kanye has stepped out of his comfort zone and crossed over on this song to a new genre for him.

How is the new papa to be doing these days?

#3 semmi

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 09:58 AM

Join the club. We've got jackets.

#4 pasiphae9

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 09:59 AM

Agree with GK completely.
What on earth can Kanye bring to the album? He's not the type of musical "artist" that could have anything to contribute to a record that actually may mean something.
If I'm wrong and the song is great, then I'll admit it, but I really don't have high hopes for it.

#5 GhettoKameleon

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 10:01 AM

Kanye? Crossover? Please. He's the most self-absorbed musician of all time. Asking him to do something different would probably be offensive. I just don't see how putting Kanye West on an album is a good thing, unless it is being done specifically to drive up album sales.

#6 Elvira

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 10:03 AM

I think there's something wrong with me because I don't really care. The only thing I'm afraid of are those shuttershades. Please guys... don't wear them

#7 find-ourselves-lost

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 10:03 AM

QUOTE (GhettoKameleon @ Apr 17 2009, 11:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Kanye? Crossover? Please. He's the most self-absorbed musician of all time. Asking him to do something different would probably be offensive. I just don't see how putting Kanye West on an album is a good thing, unless it is being done specifically to drive up album sales.

How do you know that? have you ever met him?

#8 ilusyonada

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 10:03 AM

because the band wanted to experiment with their music? and going as far as choosing kanye was an exciting challenge for them? and to prove to the world that they can do it well? (and it can only be proven once the album's out, which is why we should WAIT!! for the end results) i'm guessing that's it

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 10:06 AM

QUOTE (find-ourselves-lost @ Apr 17 2009, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

How do you know that? have you ever met him?

Wow, good argument, you really got me!

The man called himself the "voice of the entire generation" and refused to work with MTV because they didn't give him album of the year (he later did work with them, showing he also has no integrity). After South Park ripped him a new asshole, he even admitted to having a massive ego.

In short, he's a prick, he isn't talented, and I'll never even understand how the hell he became famous. Using other peoples songs and then using a computerized voice!? AMAZING!

#10 semmi

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 10:09 AM

look here

#11 find-ourselves-lost

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 10:10 AM

QUOTE (GhettoKameleon @ Apr 17 2009, 11:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yeah, well, at least HE admits to it...

#12 Alexandros

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 10:16 AM

Lol Chris. I see your point though.

Like I've said before I'm rather neutral when it comes to Kanye, I am not a fan at all. Now, I can't really tell though what this collaboration will be about and how effective, or captivating will be. I too reserve a right be skeptical for now, at the very least, until we get to hear more.

#13 Jenni6277

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 10:31 AM

Kanye is too diva for my taste but he has couple of good songs, like Stronger and Love Lockdown. Actually those are only songs I've heard from him. He may be a prick but so what. Let's be open minded and give this collaboration a chance.

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 10:32 AM

His ego is as big as Mohammad Ali, but he was loved. He stood for something, but it was not just the sport of Boxing that made him a household name. It was his ego. Maybe that is what Kanye is to this new generation. Maybe not, but there were many who felt as you do about Ali.

I personally own NOTHING by Kanye and I do find him obnoxious, but I don't view Jared as a pushoever and he may need a big name or two on his album to get it into more peoples iPods. Remember, this band has no lable backing at all. They are doing it all on their own and if this is a scatch my back, I'll scratch yours thing, so be it.

#15 Guest_Not Jer_*

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 10:34 AM

Self-produces, picks his samples himself when he does sample, produces other shit, doesn't rap about jewelry and money and bitches like everyone here seems to think he does, and is friends with Daft Punk. Yeah, he's got a massive ego, Isaac Brock is an asshole too, I still listen to Modest Mouse. His fans also form a very diverse group.

Oh, and you think he couldn't try something new? His last album wasn't exactly hip hop.

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 10:51 AM

QUOTE (scinsocal @ Apr 17 2009, 01:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Did you really just compare Kanye West to Muhammad Ali?

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 10:55 AM

QUOTE (Lily_17 @ Apr 17 2009, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Did you really just compare Kanye West to Muhammad Ali?

Yes. At that time, he was not a historical figure. I was speaking about the perception at that time.

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 11:04 AM

QUOTE (scinsocal @ Apr 17 2009, 01:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yes. At that time, he was not a historical figure. I was speaking about the perception at that time.

Except he was undoubtedly the best of his time. Ali had a huge ego, sure. But his track record at the time proved that he was the best. With music, it's much different. You can't have a clear 'winner' and there will always be much more debate. It's not like Kanye can fight whoever he's challenging. It's just meaningless and stupid.

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 11:07 AM

QUOTE (Lily_17 @ Apr 17 2009, 12:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Did you really just compare Kanye West to Muhammad Ali?

Cassius Clay knocked out Sonny Liston in what was it? 40 seconds? Kanye West has had how many? 4 platinum selling albums? Both are black, public figures, notable for being unique in their occupation, and have/had egos that could match each other, they both love talking shit. That comparison is really not that far fetched.