RadioPlanet TV Kanye West Interview with DJ Whoo Kid

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Analysis

This is an interview with Kanye West the night of the car crash that broke his jaw. In an interview with DJ Whoo Kid he talks about the recording of this interview. At the end some of what he freestyled would end up being in Through The Wire.

Summary

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1. Innovation and Trendsetting: He positions himself as someone who constantly tries to "switch the game up" and create new trends. He mentions that people might initially find his ideas strange but will eventually adopt them, comparing this to how people tend to follow the herd.
2. Personal Experience: He shares a significant car accident where he flipped his car three times but walked away unharmed. His mother told him he "must have an angel," which gave special meaning to his angel chain.
3. Roc-A-Fella Connection: He recounts a meaningful moment when Jay-Z brought him out during a concert and personally gave him a Roc-A-Fella chain.
4. Working Relationship with Jay-Z: He describes Jay-Z as someone who can write hit records in just minutes, which he found both inspiring and potentially demotivating.
5. Music Industry Grievances: He expresses frustration about not receiving publishing royalties for his production work on "The Blueprint", claiming he "changed the game" but didn't get properly compensated.
6. Artistic Purpose: In his rap verses, he reflects on his unique position in hip-hop, discussing themes of black history, economic inequality, and the challenge of conveying meaningful messages through music.
7. Alternative Paths: He poses philosophical questions about what would have happened if various artists (including himself) had stuck to more conventional paths instead of pursuing their artistic callings.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P-E1OVmHvQ