Kanye West is undoubtedly one of the best emcees to emerge out of the mid 2000’s. When he first came out he was your average everyday cat who could create amazing beats and rhymes that made you think. He was socially conscious, he was comedic, he was controversial, but he was us.
Kanye’s first four albums were the voice of the people. Even with 808’s & Heartbreak he seemed to be the voice of every young black man who didn’t want to be a thug or a hustler. We watched his confidence turn to arrogance, but couldn’t deny that we would do the same. He had become annoying but not overly annoying.
Let us jump to today. He is fresh off of dropping his latest album, Yeezus. This album has sparked an interesting debate between Hip-Hop fans. Some feel that he has dropped an amazing which pushes the bounds of creativity for future albums for rappers. The majority of people feel that he just dropped a, how can I say this, boo boo album.
I am apart of the majority. I am disappointed in Ye as an artist. He was once this guy who could rhyme okay, but he had a message with his music. I still listen to College Dropout and Late Registration and wonder what the current Kanye could do if he attempted to create these bodies of work. I’m done with the excuses for Ye. He gave him passes after his mom passed and his fiancé bolted, but what excuse does he have now? He should be happy. He has done an album with the greatest rapper of all time (Jay-Z), he has one of the hottest women on TV (Even if everyone and they pops has had her), and he has sold more albums than most artists in the game today.
It’s time to get your act together Ye. I’m tired of this watered down bullshit. Come hard or stay off the mic! Even your production has been weak lately. If Wayne has fallen off, you are falling. I hope you can catch yourself.