![]() On this week’s episode of Ambrosia For Heads’ What’s The Headline podcast, we discuss this album 10 years later-agreeing that it’s a classic, and debating its perfection, along with its place in Kanye’s catalog.Įrykah Badu’s Mama’s Gun album turns 20. Music founder lost himself in the possibility of his “power” and found his future. No longer in anybody’s shadow, void of anything to prove, the G.O.O.D. Although a challenging listen, “Fantasy” contends as Kanye West’s best, most complete, and most original album. While the fifth album was a giant step forward in West’s directive, he did a fantastic job of pulling his roots with him. West’s verses were smart bombs exploding around him, as the producer returned to sampling in the most exciting way possible. “All Of The Lights” did the same, walking the line of sanity in unreasonable times. At times, it was sophomoric in other places, deeply profound. These confusing messages were never disjointed. ‘Ye blurred the lines of rough sex with racism in 2010s America. West masterfully balanced rapping with some of the style he etched on 808s. Moments later, “Hell Of A Life” took a vodka shot and turned the page, looking for the next fling. Kanye built the track with a far-reaching Pete Rock drum riff, adding his evocative pianos and effects. with a melancholy tale about taking the blame for failed relationships. The hardcore Hip-Hop sound was at play on this album, even if West outsourced many of the duties from Nicki, Raekwon, Pusha T, and others. ![]() However, all knowingly, West gave way to Nicki Minaj, who stole the show in one of her breakthrough lyric-benders. The explosive lineup of Rick Ross, JAY-Z, and ‘Ye returned the rapper to his MC status. “Monster” was the latest and boldest in the power-cypher revival. Just as Kanye West did so amazingly on his College Dropout debut, his fifth album played god with casting. ![]() marked a return to form, even if it was nothing like the Roc-A-Fella Records mid-2000s run. Whereas 2008’s 808’s & Heartbreak confronting loss and lust with sounds that veered beyond ‘Ye’s first three albums, 2010’s M.B.D.T.F. One decade ago (November 22, 2010), Kanye West released a blockbuster album in My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.
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