Kanye West is a man of many talents outside of his well known rapping, singing, and song writing career he is also a fashion designer, film director, and philanthropist. And with all this hype around him lately with dating reality TV star Kim Kardashian, and giving birth to a daughter yesterday, one would think he has a full schedule.
But not for Kanye, with a leak of his new album Yeezus
reviews are pointing out that Kanye has had time to create another work of
genius.
With only three weeks left until the album was to be
released, West called in legendary producer Rick Rubin to assist him in completing
five months worth of work (the New Music Entertainment reports), in which Rubin
discusses Kanye’s essence as an artist much bigger than the confines of the label
as a Hip-hop artist. 
Here’s what Rubin had to say: "He is a true artist who
happens to make music under the wide umbrella of hip-hop. He is in no way
beholden to hip-hop’s typical messaging musical clichés. Hip-hop is a grander,
more personal form because of his contributions, and hopefully his work will
inspire others to push the boundaries of what’s possible in hip-hop."
Although the album has some aspects of R&B as well as
Kanye rapping throughout much of the record, this album pushes the boundaries
of hip-hop and calls in a finer musical output which is a breath of fresh air.
Although an avid fan, I haven’t heard his album fully yet mainly because I
intend on purchasing it when it releases, but saying that upon listening to the
singles I can hear elements of punk, techno (especially Daft Punk), and soul
throughout. This is going to be a big hit for many people as I prepare myself
for a summer of enjoyment and studying of another great piece of work by
self-professed ‘Steve Jobs of entertainment, and fashion.’
Rick Rubin discusses 'punk
edge' of Kanye West's 'Yeezus'
The
super-producer was drafted in at the last moment to oversee the rapper's latest
album:
June 17, 2013 15:56
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