Background
Kanye is considered one of the most influential rappers of all time. The twenty-one time Grammy award winner changed the way people viewed rap music with his controversial statements and his music content. He is not afraid to take risks, and more often than not he succeeds. While he may not be most likable person, but as a rapper he is a pioneer.
808s and Heartbreaks
Rap music changes every few years from artists such as the Wutang Clan, OutKast, Lil Wayne, and most recently Drake. His moody music resonates with his listeners as it gives them something to relate to. The switches from tapping to singing add a new dimension to the genre of hip hop.
Melodies are ingrained in people’s brains repeated over and over. Flashback ten years you would have been laughed at for thinking in such a way. Heavy use of auto tune and vulnerable lyrics were unpopular. But thanks to Kanye West’s 808s and Heartbreak it paved the way for the new age of rap music. Songs such as Heartless and Love Lockdown provide a brooding West reminiscing about a tumultuous relationship over a futuristic beat full of innovation. Drake’s Marvin's Room draws similarities to Heartless in its melancholic tone and its heartbroken lyrics. 808s broke barriers, it took elements of rap as well as pop and electronic music, strategically implementing them into a completely new sound. West sings instead of spitting rattling bars, this new style paved the way for R&B artists to enter the rap realm and vice versa. By mixing both, a plethora of music was able to be created.
How Kanye Changed Music for Me
This album took me to a whole different world with the sounds, melodies, and the lyrics. Each song had its own identity. His use of auto tune paved the way for how music is today. He was able to get you to nod your head to the beat while feeling the emotional response he is trying to draw out. This gave artists new topics to incorporate in their music such as love, family, and relationships. This project became the start of a new sound for the future of rap music and the music we have today.
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