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2014
Yeezy Taught Me!
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Imma let you finish but…say what you want about Kanye West, you can’t deny his lyrics have insight and push the boundaries of hip-hop. Returning to the stage with his sixth studio album, “Yeezus,” Kanye is no stranger to controversy and expressing his opinions through his music. I decided to review “New Slaves” because I guarantee it won’t be played on mainstream radio, which is a shame because it’s one of my favourites off of he album and it challenges the status quo.
WARNING EXPLICIT CONTENT: Kanye West – New Slaves
What’s interesting to note, are the comparisons to people being slaves to money and consumerism as the “New Slaves.” He’s basically saying to find your own way into self-empowerment rather than following the powers that influence. One of the few artists to conceive an album where every track is unlike the other, Kanye is able to blend innovation and have the courage to say what he means without having to apologize. “New Slaves” use of ominous beats allows the listener to actually focus on the lyrics and pay attention to what is being said. What I would compare this song to is something that maybe Rage Against The Machine would come out with seeing as they are also known for their political views through their songs. If you have to dislike Kanye for what you see in the media, by all means, do. But, separating what the media spews at you and the actual artists themselves should be taken into account.
Another aspect of the song to note is the beautiful outro which samples from the song “Gyongyhaju lany” by Hungarian group Omega. I’ll link the video below for your hearing pleasure.
You might think you’ve peeped the scene. You haven’t, the real one’s far too mean. The watered down one, the one you know was made up centuries ago. They made it sound all wack and corny. Yes, it’s awful, blasted boring, twisted fictions, sick addiction. Well, gather ‘round children, zip it, listen!
