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There seem to be some people here of the opinion that Kanye has *improved* as an artist over the course of his career. This isn't necessarily to say that 808s is better than Late Registration, but it means that in a general way he has gotten better and better, and now he is maybe in his "creative golden age".
But I got to thinking about this in terms of actual songs and have come to conclusions about which ones shows best illustrate his production and lyrical talent: and as the thread title states, both of those songs came early on in his career, Heart of the City obviously quite early - and if you really know your trivia - a song he recorded in his apartment - and as far as I know, no Mike Deans, no Timbalands to help on the drums, no nothing. Just Kanye and his signature sampling. And 10 years later I still believe that is his best production.
Lyrics? College Dropout comes to mind in a big way, and more specifically, Through the Wire. Through the Wire puts fourth the classic clever-cheesy Kanye but in a way that is sincere and commendable. And that was 2004.
Just something to think about. I can't say Kanye has improved in many ways. He's gone in many different direction and has put out 5 excellent if not masterful albums.
But I got to thinking about this in terms of actual songs and have come to conclusions about which ones shows best illustrate his production and lyrical talent: and as the thread title states, both of those songs came early on in his career, Heart of the City obviously quite early - and if you really know your trivia - a song he recorded in his apartment - and as far as I know, no Mike Deans, no Timbalands to help on the drums, no nothing. Just Kanye and his signature sampling. And 10 years later I still believe that is his best production.
Lyrics? College Dropout comes to mind in a big way, and more specifically, Through the Wire. Through the Wire puts fourth the classic clever-cheesy Kanye but in a way that is sincere and commendable. And that was 2004.
Just something to think about. I can't say Kanye has improved in many ways. He's gone in many different direction and has put out 5 excellent if not masterful albums.
