Dear Kanye, please fall off of my face. Signed ... Some dude
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DrForester
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I respect Kanye's talents as a producer and I enjoy all of his solo albums, but the guy is an egotistical maniac. It's really a shame because he lets his selfish tendencies get in the way.
I can seperate myself from him enough to listen to his music and just completely ignore the guy himself, because his personality is just awful.
I can seperate myself from him enough to listen to his music and just completely ignore the guy himself, because his personality is just awful.
Exactly. Kanye wouldn't be Kanye if he wasn't an arrogant prick.
It's like saying that Andre 3000's flamboyance detracts from his music, when it's an integral part of who he is.
This is why Kanye West does what he does. Taking the spotlight away from others has become his shtick. Having worked behind-the-scenes at large events, I'm very inclined to believe that his Taylor Swift "I'll let you finish" moment was an orchestrated event by MTV, Taylor Swift, and Kanye West. Manufactured controversy isn't some foreign thing that happens once a year. Every major outlet participates in it. The pursuit of popularity goes down a very disingenuous road.
Personally, I think Kanye West has become an unfunny joke. His music, no matter how well-produced it is, is consistently overshadowed by his constant desire to be on the front page of everything. It's sad because his talent extends beyond the average, but I simply can't support a guy who gets off on upsetting others.
Kanye's antics aren't tolerated by major corporations, and it makes sense. Companies that promote ethical and morally-sound behavior do not want to work with people who promote negativity. It's a shame that Adidas chose to 'embrace' his creativity and desire to make shoes. You can tell a lot about a companies culture by who they do business with.
ThatGuyAgain
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Well, there's a twist in all of this.
Think about it for a second if trolling during award ceremonies was commonplace and accepted... at least for those that have a certain image to uphold.
Dreams-Visions
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dat thread title change.
Andre isn't a cock though, Kanye is...
From Stealing Chiptunes to Spotlights... fuck off Kanye
Lol he did no such thing.
this is the only correct thing you've said this whole thread, unfortunately its almost the most ironic,
long story short, 'Dont start none, wont be none'
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
I wanna see T Swift and Kanye slap box.
Discotheque
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I love Kanye's music, he's always putting out interesting stuff but his public self is kind of a piece of shit
This isn't a racial issue moreso than just being a cunt lol
And sometimes it's funny (and in the bush' case agreeable) and other times it's frustrating.
This isn't a racial issue moreso than just being a cunt lol
And sometimes it's funny (and in the bush' case agreeable) and other times it's frustrating.
Samurai G0SU
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That is Kayne. That is what he is, and you identifying it means he is successful once again.
Plus the first song was about his blessings in his life. Similar to through the wire if i want to group certain songs of his together.
lulz
Plus the first song was about his blessings in his life. Similar to through the wire if i want to group certain songs of his together.
lulz
I didn't say he was, I said that arrogance is to Kanye what flamboyance is to Andre.
FaintDeftone
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I love reading the Twitter comments regarding this Grammy stunt. This one is probably my favorite so far:
Beer Monkey
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DoktorEvil
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Your opinions...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_albums
I don't see a single Kanye West album in there do I?
How about on a by country basis?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_albums_by_country
Hmm...
Now granted Beck should not have won Album of the Year. His best selling album was in 1994, not this year.
Beyonce should have won. The sales were in her corner and she did it with a silent release.
So the Grammys are sending some mixed message bullshit by saying "We only reward arthouse, not popular albums" when the previous year awards were contrary to that fact for "Album of the year".
He has a legitimate gripe and should be upset. She sold well enough to re-release a Platinum boxset the following year.
yes he did.
With the exception of andre 3000, at the time every rap big hitter was a gangster, durags on the head guns on the waist, drug raps. 50 cent, jay, nas, dipset, the game etc.
At the time kanye paved the way in the mainstream for people like cudi, drake, lupe, etc.
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
I think Kanye is an idiot but he isn't racist. He is this generations David Bowie..... or at least he thinks he is.
I love reading the Twitter comments regarding this Grammy stunt. This one is probably my favorite so far:
Young ignorance. I can let that fly. Kanye is a millionaire who was around to see Beck when he was just starting out prodigy. I really don't get Beysus though. Like you really don't understand the dig at Beyonce for being a pop vocalist vs. a multi instrumentalist singer songwriter?
Majmun
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The reason why BEYONCÉ should've won is because of its revolutionary release, coupled with massive hype, critical acclaim and millions of units sold. Who didn't talk about her album during the release?
Why the hell would you want to stealth release an album, with no promo whatsoever?
It was a daring idea. But it worked out for her really well. The whole project is going to have a long-lasting effect on this industry.
Something like that should be rewarded.
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
Kanye has some interesting stuff to say about race. I don't think he hates white people, just frustrated with the racial climate in the US. He's very opinionated and doesn't bite his tongue. I respect him for putting it out there, even in singles like All Falls Down which was honestly some very good social commentary for a modern pop song IMO.
And man, I feel old as hell reading this thread. I remember Beck from when Loser was on MTV and bought his CD in one of those huge 90s boxes.
And man, I feel old as hell reading this thread. I remember Beck from when Loser was on MTV and bought his CD in one of those huge 90s boxes.
Stop this *sobs* my avatar is crying now
Popularity and commercial appeal should have nothing to do with an music award. She released her most artistically daring album to date and that's all that matters.
No one knows her either, 4 retweets?I love reading the Twitter comments regarding this Grammy stunt. This one is probably my favorite so far:
This can't be a serious post. It really can't. Can it? No. It can't.
I like Beck, but comments like this make me SMH.
You don't have to like the guy, but denying Kanye has talent is ridiculous.
MBDTF is a masterpiece. College Dropout and Late Registration are incredible. Even 808s has its redeemable parts.
Plus he's a helluva producer.
But they right, a lot of the music industry and all of the retail stores were mad at Beyonce for showing them the game done changed.
It's a post on Beyonce that comes from someone called Beysus, so take a guess...
AyaisMUsikWhore
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My thing is, above all Beyoncé is a R&B artist and she was the only women and only R&B album to be nominated.. Yet lost to a folk album. I'm sorry but that's the biggest bull of it all. Folk won already two years ago and Rap, R&B and Hip Hop are still treated as second class citizens. Even Sam Smith Soulful album was dissed. It's really just annoying. No matter how cohesive an album is, if it's R&B.. It's never going to win. That's it.
Lys Skygge
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I enjoy Kanyes music. I thought Yeezus was brilliant. But Kanye West is a jackass.
FaintDeftone
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Excuse the ignorance, because I do not really follow Beyonce, but what was so revolutionary about her album release? Why was it a game changer for the music industry?
That's why the term "Pull a Beyonce" is now cemented in popular culture.
Well by all means, give her the Game Done Changed award then. Just don't manufacture bullshit reasons to give an album an award it doesn't deserve.
damien1928
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Is op mad kanye sang?
He doesn't have to rap.
Where's the racism?
"Only one " is beautiful
Growing up listening to Rakim, krs, nwa, 2pac etc I love what kanye does.
He doesn't have to rap.
Where's the racism?
"Only one " is beautiful
Growing up listening to Rakim, krs, nwa, 2pac etc I love what kanye does.
Angelus Errare
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Yup, my tag is awesome. I made the post completely knowing what I said as I was trolling a Fable thread. Not even sure what your wiki links have to do with anything. It's cute though.
I do see Eminem tho.
Discotheque
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Beck used to do shit like this
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zdzY49xlvdY
I'm sure he didn't mind kanye at all, seemed generally interested in him appearing on stage tbh
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zdzY49xlvdY
I'm sure he didn't mind kanye at all, seemed generally interested in him appearing on stage tbh
Uh huh.
Beyonce is already a massively successful artist who gets commercial and critical success that most artists would dream of. Am I really supposed to feel sorry that she didn't win this one particular grammy, even though she has boatloads already? Are phony awards really the endpoint of being a muscian? I would rather have a dozen fans who actually care about the music that I put out than recieve a grammy at a ceremony that no one will give a shit about in a few weeks. Are the grammy's of all things worth unnecessarily shitting on artists you otherwise wouldn't even mention just because they had the gall of getting an awards instead of your favourite artist?
Whatever, this is neogaf, 90% of music discussion is just insults and hyperbolic nonsense anyway.
Edit: Yeah, also Beyonce wasn't really the first person to do the surprise release thing either.
if his attitude turns you off from the art then that's entirely on you. This is like respectability politics. Kanye is egotistical. Big whoop
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