Merry Christmas!

Whaddup y'all? GETTAS: Getting Even Through The Acquisition of Status.

Dig this Kanye Pic:
-Those glass are pretty fly.
Besides that, Kanye is one of my favorite artists out today. One of the only people, truly doing his own thing. I've heard a lot about him and his most recent effort 808s and Heartbreak, and how it's such a garbage album. Well, listen people, Kanye didn't make the album for you! He made the album for himself, just as all albums and artistic work should be made.
Ya gotta cut the dude some slack, everyone knows he's a top tier producer, and a grade-A MC, but he did that shit three times (College Dropout, Late Registration, Graduation). Like, been there done that. Time to try something new.
He's not just a rapper, he's a true musician, and I think that upset some people. He went out on a limb, he knew he'd alienate some of the Kanye-Loyal, but at the same time, he made others love him even more for being willing to break the mold that was Kanye West pre-808s.
Also, for those who hate on the production of the album, the voice tuning etc. You'd be suprised at how little in the recording studio is original. There are sound libraries with thousands of drum, synth, bass, guitar, etc. parts pre-loaded. All a producer does, is mash them together in some cases.
Personally, I love the new album. I think it's a great album, specifically Paranoid and Love Lockdown. Although, at times, it can feel like the album is one long song.

Another note about Mr. West. He's outspoken and says whatever the fuck is on his mind (ie. G.W.B. doesn't care about...). Regardless of his political leanings, I have much respect for a man who can say what he means without fear of retribution. Or having to issue an apology statement to an all too easily offended society. People like Kanye are in short supply.

Peace.