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A THREAD OF MY TEN FAVORITE KANYE WEST SONGS:
Ambitious, influential and unapologetically himself - Kanye West, if nothing else, is one of a kind.
“I refuse to accept other people& #39;s ideas of happiness for me. As if there& #39;s a & #39;one size fits all& #39; standard for happiness”
Ambitious, influential and unapologetically himself - Kanye West, if nothing else, is one of a kind.
“I refuse to accept other people& #39;s ideas of happiness for me. As if there& #39;s a & #39;one size fits all& #39; standard for happiness”
Please note this list excludes anything from collaboration albums (KSG, WTT, CS)
Honorable mentions:
- Ultralight Beam
- Jesus Walks
- Lost in the World
- Gone
- God Is
- Famous
- Street Lights
- Violent Crimes
- Gorgeous
Honorable mentions:
- Ultralight Beam
- Jesus Walks
- Lost in the World
- Gone
- God Is
- Famous
- Street Lights
- Violent Crimes
- Gorgeous
10. Roses
As with the the entirety of Late Registration, Roses is Kanye at his most soulful and earnest. Tied together by a melancholy Bill Withers sample - Roses is a heartbreaking testimony to the profoundly powerful bonds we share with those we love.
As with the the entirety of Late Registration, Roses is Kanye at his most soulful and earnest. Tied together by a melancholy Bill Withers sample - Roses is a heartbreaking testimony to the profoundly powerful bonds we share with those we love.
9. New Slaves
Explosive and fearless, New Slaves epitomizes everything great about Yeezus. Kanye raps with conviction, calling out the oppressive nature of American materialism, the media and the private prison system - and it’s all brought to a beautiful conclusion.
Explosive and fearless, New Slaves epitomizes everything great about Yeezus. Kanye raps with conviction, calling out the oppressive nature of American materialism, the media and the private prison system - and it’s all brought to a beautiful conclusion.
8. Ghost Town
An absolute standout from Kanye’s Wyoming sessions - Ghost Town, if nothing else, is an inexplicable cocktail of longing and liberation. Kanye, Cudi, PARTYNEXTDOOR and 070 Shake all come together to create something nothing short of stunning.
An absolute standout from Kanye’s Wyoming sessions - Ghost Town, if nothing else, is an inexplicable cocktail of longing and liberation. Kanye, Cudi, PARTYNEXTDOOR and 070 Shake all come together to create something nothing short of stunning.
7. Through the Wire
A testament to his ferocious ambition, Kanye recalls cheating death over the greatest showcase of his production prowess. Driven by a lively Chaka Khan sample, Kanye delivers something inspirational, charming and humorous - all with his mouth wired shut.
A testament to his ferocious ambition, Kanye recalls cheating death over the greatest showcase of his production prowess. Driven by a lively Chaka Khan sample, Kanye delivers something inspirational, charming and humorous - all with his mouth wired shut.
6. Runaway
Runaway, in essence, is Kanye’s “toast to the douchebags”. It’s grandiose yet hauntingly intimate, as Kanye strips away the glamour of his lavish lifestyle - candidly covering egoism and romance. The result is gorgeous, but above all, It’s Kanye at his artistic best.
Runaway, in essence, is Kanye’s “toast to the douchebags”. It’s grandiose yet hauntingly intimate, as Kanye strips away the glamour of his lavish lifestyle - candidly covering egoism and romance. The result is gorgeous, but above all, It’s Kanye at his artistic best.
5. Only One
Assisted by Paul McCartney, Only One is a gentle lullaby told from the perspective of Kanye’s late mother. A combination of wholesome songwriting and stripped-back production gives rise to not only a beautiful song, but something truly tender and comforting.
Assisted by Paul McCartney, Only One is a gentle lullaby told from the perspective of Kanye’s late mother. A combination of wholesome songwriting and stripped-back production gives rise to not only a beautiful song, but something truly tender and comforting.
4. I Wonder
A standout from the already colorful, charmingly-showy Graduation - I Wonder is a testament to both self-worth and the concept of manifesting even our wildest dreams into existence. Built around a charming sample, I Wonder is simply brilliant.
A standout from the already colorful, charmingly-showy Graduation - I Wonder is a testament to both self-worth and the concept of manifesting even our wildest dreams into existence. Built around a charming sample, I Wonder is simply brilliant.
3. Saint Pablo
A powerful and profoundly emotional conclusion to an already ambitious album, Saint Pablo is a stellar showcase of Kanye’s lyricism and willingness to “[wake] the spirits of millions more to come” - all tied together by Sampha’s brilliantly haunting chorus.
![3. Saint Pablo A powerful and profoundly emotional conclusion to an already ambitious album, Saint Pablo is a stellar showcase of Kanye’s lyricism and willingness to “[wake] the spirits of millions more to come” - all tied together by Sampha’s brilliantly haunting chorus.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjF_xA9WoAEV6cG.jpg "3. Saint Pablo A powerful and profoundly emotional conclusion to an already ambitious album, Saint Pablo is a stellar showcase of Kanye’s lyricism and willingness to “[wake] the spirits of millions more to come” - all tied together by Sampha’s brilliantly haunting chorus.")
A powerful and profoundly emotional conclusion to an already ambitious album, Saint Pablo is a stellar showcase of Kanye’s lyricism and willingness to “[wake] the spirits of millions more to come” - all tied together by Sampha’s brilliantly haunting chorus.
2. Hey Mama
Hey Mama is a sweet, sincere ballad dedicated to Kanye’s beloved mother, Donda. Performed over whimsical production - Kanye delivers a heartwarming, earnest testament to his mother’s love and support. The heartfelt pride and joy in his delivery says it all.
Hey Mama is a sweet, sincere ballad dedicated to Kanye’s beloved mother, Donda. Performed over whimsical production - Kanye delivers a heartwarming, earnest testament to his mother’s love and support. The heartfelt pride and joy in his delivery says it all.
1. Devil in a New Dress
Devil in a New Dress is quintessential Kanye West. Fueled by a soulful Smokey Robinson sample and a fiery Mike Dean guitar solo - perfectly accented by Kanye’s storytelling and humor. Paired with a phenomenal Rick Ross verse, it screams perfection.
Devil in a New Dress is quintessential Kanye West. Fueled by a soulful Smokey Robinson sample and a fiery Mike Dean guitar solo - perfectly accented by Kanye’s storytelling and humor. Paired with a phenomenal Rick Ross verse, it screams perfection.
If you made it this far, thank you so much for reading. Kanye West has more than earned his spot among the best, fueled by his ambition and boundless imagination. I, along with so many others, could never repay him for not just the music, but for the truly limitless inspiration.
