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Kanye West SXN80's GOOD Fridays

Started by Jakey, Nov 20, 2015, in Kanye West Add to Reading List

  1. Jakey
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    Jakey You Reckon

    Nov 20, 2015
    Hello and welcome everyone to 'SXN80's GOOD Fridays!'

    This is essentially a Kanye's song of the week, where I will randomly pick a Kanye West song every Friday. I will do a little review on the song and will rate the song out of 10. However, I want to get everyone else involved as well, you I want you guys to rate the song out of 10 with an optional review or an opinion on the song! I'll have a leaderboard on that will tally the average score out of 10. Haven't really put that much thought in how to conclude this but I guess we will see how long this will last.

    Week 1
    Everything I Am - Graduation
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    This song is off the album 'Graduation', it features DJ Premier with him scratching the music in the background during some of Kanye's hooks. I thought this part was dope! Overall the production stands out from the rest of the album in that it probably has the most raw beat compared to the others. I little fun fact about this beat which was mentioned in one of the first lines was that his beat was this was originally meant to be on Common's album 'Be' but he passed it down to Kanye.

    Lyrically I like this song, I think "Everything I'm not, made me everything I am" sums up what he is trying to say in this song, the fact that he does feel different from other hip-hop artists inspired him to be himself and it has certainly worked out for him. People talk s--- about him and he doesn't really care.

    I rate this song an 8/10 - Probably a bit generous, not expecting people to rate it that high, but I think this is in the top half of the songs on Graduation.


    Rules: Just rate the song out of 10 basically - with an optional review.

    @KanyeSXN
     
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    dkdnfbdjdkdddjdjfvcgfl

    Nov 20, 2015
    Definitely love this song. I love the production, which lended a chill, laid back vibe to the song, & i love the inspiring message.

    10/10
     
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  3. Ordinary Joel
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    Ordinary Joel Found a new way to flow

    Nov 20, 2015
    Beautiful soulful production. It may seem like a lazier beat because of it's dependence on the sample but to be it makes it more beautiful. He enhances the sample and doesn't have to re-invent the wheel and flip it per se.

    His verses are great too. One of my favourite Ye tracks.
     
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  4. Jakey
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    Jakey You Reckon

    Nov 20, 2015
    I've heard someone say it has the most stripped down production out of the whole album, in terms of what he used and the sampling. Probably why I like it! So raw.
     
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  5. Loyalty
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    Loyalty we go hard on earth

    Nov 20, 2015
    I'll give it a 7/10. There's nothing I dislike about it, it just doesn't excite me like most other Kanye tracks. The production is nice, the verses are good and simple. I prefer a lot of other Graduation tracks tbh, but I wouldn't skip this song.

    I think I just prefer more elaborate productions like most of Late Registration.
     
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    Ordinary Joel Found a new way to flow

    Nov 20, 2015
    I'd give it 8.6/10
     
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    Posh P

    Nov 20, 2015
    It's a nice smooth song. I really like the piano and vocal samples throughout. The scratches help to give it a great vibe too. Of course Kanye does a good job. It's just very chilled and laid back - a pleasant song. 7/10.
     
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    Fire Squad Boss Don Biggavel

    Nov 20, 2015
    Very relaxing and easy-going song, it's a testament to Kanye's artistry that he can fit a song like this & Stronger on the same album without sacrificing cohesion. I give this a simple 8/10.
     
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    GCozza

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    Maximus Skeppy

    Nov 20, 2015
    ayy @Jakey you did it! well done :)
     
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    FreeAgent Resurrected like Jesus

    Nov 20, 2015
    In love with this thread already.

    Love this track. One of my favourites off Graduation.
     
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  12. Jakey
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    Jakey You Reckon

    Nov 20, 2015
    Been waiting all week! :ohno:
     
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    Nov 20, 2015
    I love the fact that it's so simple. The production is smooth, verses and delivery are great (also smooth). Still probably on the bottom half of the album for me, but I love Graduation so isn't saying much. 8/10

    Great thread btw jakey!
     
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    YaBoyTr

    Nov 20, 2015
    Great track
     
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    yeezyfan11 i am a god

    Nov 20, 2015
    Love the piano rift, the production sounds amazing and Kanye's verses are on point in this song.
    Overall I give this a 8/10.
     
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    shahidah watch me work it JT

    Nov 20, 2015
    id give this track a 7.5/10 ...The production is excellent and we definitely see Kanye's creativity, for me this is a record I can only listen to when I'm in a chill mood.

    this:emoji_point_up_2: >>>
     
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    boyz n the suburbs In my city, I'm a young God

    Nov 20, 2015
    @Jakey Good thread idea!
    I'd give it a 7.5/10
     
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    boyz n the suburbs In my city, I'm a young God

    Nov 20, 2015
    Was about to like your post, but then saw you weren't GRS

    Liking it anyways though because I'm a nice mf.
     
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    Jakey You Reckon

    Nov 20, 2015
    We should all change our avys to GRS's to show our support :emoji_raised_hands::'(
     
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