Issue No. 24 | Wanderlust
16 March 2010 7:49am PST
16 March 2010 7:49am PST
Kaws for Kanye West
Kanye West is an artist in every sense of the word. He’s talented, cocky, insecure, and brilliant. This unique fusion can often times cause confusion and a wave of cynicism towards the man’s naturally born talents. After a successful third album to seal the deal of his school themed trio audio journey, it looks as if Mr. West is all grown up now as he embarks on a new terrain of experimental sounds that reminds me at least of how house music sounded like back in the early ’90s. Kanye practically sings in every track, granted his voice is filtered to resemble T-Pain; the man however has a unique vision. Kanye is in a place that is the envy of many artists, he has the ability to recreate himself over and over again and he has the loyal fan base that equally expects him to shape shift and transform. His new album, “808s & Hearbreak” is set to release late November. Of course out goes his flashy Jeremy Scott frames and his loud patent lanvin kicks and in is his subdued tieless door-to-door salesman attire capped with his fabric broken heart mended over his, well, heart. His album art was commissioned by Kaws, another artist who’s subtle commentary on consumerism and capitalism stands on an unsteady platform not yet quite defined as Kaws himself is thriving in wealth and fame from consumers of his work who appreciate his critique. But then again, I suppose this is what art is all about in the end, no?
Love to hear your thoughts.
Comments:
where to begin on how influential this man is and the distance he has created between himself and “the rest”. entirely in a league of his own, he is pumping out creativity and example like a sweatshop pumping out t-shirts. i heavily concur with your words.
All I can say is the man is a visionary. Take a look at this latest video he did with Hype. How do you follow this up?
Heartless from kwest on Vimeo.
honestly, i’ve never been impressed with kanye nor hype williams. this video was pretty good though
Occassionally lets his mouth get too far ahead of his talent, but really – who cares? The music is usually good and he wears a mean suit.
Yeah Kanye does where a good suit. What’s up with Pastelle. Anyone know when his clothing line is coming out?
kanye’s never been predictable…whether it’s the crazy stuff that comes out of his mouth or the new sounds he experiments with, no one ever really knows what to expect and i respect him for that. i agree with your commentary and am definitely a fan :0)
One that keeps me still interested in Kanye is his ability stay true and transparent. No BS
Stay True? If you mean if you think by Kanye saying he is like Michael Jordan…you gotta be kidding me!