Ryan Hamm from Relevant Magazine reviews Kanye West's latest release. He concludes by saying:
When all is said and done, Graduation will probably be one of the best hip-hop releases of 2007. Kanye’s production, MC abilities and general swagger are all intact. I just couldn’t shake the feeling that he could have told us more with this album. When Kanye indulges in his own excesses to this extent, it becomes hard to listen to. Ultimately, what could have been great has to settle for merely “really good.”I personally really dig Kanye's art. He is genuinely creative and original, which is hard to come by on the Hip-Hop scene. Though much of what he says is straight wack, I can't resist his unique talent.
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But what about the incessant profanity? How can Christians listen to that music and justify that profitable or even permissible? I just don't see how His work can be condoned or advocated.
Pretty cool. Love to see them do something similar to Geoff Moore's stuff.
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"President Bush hates black people."
Kanye West is an dude who has been taken captive by lies, and he continues to act like it.
Seeing your joy for jazz and good music in general...
I would highly rec checking out Common's latest offering, "Finding Forever". Hasn't stopped playing in several weeks...amazing production, a lyrical style that is easy to listen to and intelligent...plus he's Kanye's mentor.
Also have been vibing off of Talib kweli's new one "EarDrum". Not as solid as "Finding Forever"...but definitely some great stuff on that album as well.
Have you heard about this guy, Zach?
http://www.dannyswain.com
http://www.myspace.com/mcdanny
Supposed to be the next Kanye, but I don't think they sound anything alike.
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