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Feb 9, 2016 · "He's absolutely one of the best, and you could make the argument for the best artist of the 21st century. When he says he's a genius, he backs it up." Is Kanye West a lightning rod for our time?
- Jay-Z. “I will not lose.” Brooklyn’s Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter’s defiant-yet-confident declaration has proven true through his legendary career. History is also on his side: Hov has 14 Billboard 200 No. 1 albums (the most amongst solo acts), and over 140 million records sold.
- Kendrick Lamar. The Compton native has become one of music’s most influential artists thanks to his vivid, thought-provoking — and sometimes controversial — lyrics, fearless genre experimentation, and agile-yet-masterful flow.
- Nas. At this point, hip-hop purists know Nas’ path to greatness all too well. In 1991, Large Professor tossed him an alley-oop on Main Source’s posse cut “Live at the Barbeque,” and Escobar delivered a rim-rocker of a performance.
- Tupac. Poet, actor, activist, and rapper Tupac Amaru Shakur was the ultimate polymath in the ’90s. Once a tag-along member in Digital Underground, ‘Pac’s larger-than-life demeanor became too big to shelter.
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Oct 25, 2019 · Kanye West: 'I'm the greatest artist of all time'. If there's one thing Kanye West has never lacked, it's confidence. He's previously called himself a "creative genius" and said his "music is ...
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- I am a God’ (2013) Album: Yeezus. Tshepo Mokoena, Kanye expert at The Guardian, says... ‘Kanye’s generally at his best when either bragging without abandon or ripping into the harsh realities of class- and race-based discrimination.
- Coldest Winter’ (2008) Album: 808s and Heartbreak. Pitchfork-pleasing R&B dude How To Dress Well says… ‘“Coldest Winter” is simple, but all the elements are important, from the noisy blasts (anticipating “Yeezus”-era West) to the Depeche Mode-vibes synth hook to the big live Tycho drums to the extremely beautiful and impassioned singing.
- Runaway’ (2010) Album: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Time Out says... Even KW can apologise occasionally – albeit through the medium of Virginia MC Pusha T, who leads the vocals on this reflective track.
- Black Skinhead’ (2013) Album: Yeezus. Time Out says... Sure, Kanye loves talking about himself (he is a god, after all), but let’s not lie – he’s really good at it. ‘
Oct 20, 2023 · Artists like Eminem, Lil Wayne, Drake, JAY-Z, and obviously Kanye West were constantly at the top of the charts, releasing some of the best music the genre would ever hear. One artist of these ...
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Dec 15, 2010 · Indeed, West’s deftly constructed all-star statement, which debuted at No. 1 selling over 500,000 copies its first week, showcases the hip-hop anti-hero at his most nihilistic, hilarious ...
Apr 4, 2022 · Kanye West initially made his mark on the music industry as a producer for leading artists. He showcased his own abilities as a rapper with his 2004 debut, College Dropout, and cemented his place ...
