MTV interview Kanye West 2005

Kanye West discussed his musical evolution and his position in the Jay-Z and Nas conflict. West explained that many of his praised songs like "Gold Digger" were written earlier in his career, even before tracks on "The College Dropout" such as "Spaceships," "Workout Plan," and "Last Call." He noted that despite receiving acclaim for his flow on "Gold Digger," he had actually written its first verse immediately following his car accident. West reflected on his artistic journey, mentioning that for his new album "Late Registration," he attended poetry sessions to reconnect with meaningful writing after feeling his raps had become "frivolous." West revealed that "We Major," featuring Nas, became Jay-Z's favorite song on the album. West positioned himself as a potential bridge between the feuding rap legends, explaining he had previously avoided producing for Nas out of loyalty to Jay-Z. He emphasized his commitment to "positive energy" and suggested that exceptional music like "We Major" could "break through anything" and potentially begin healing the rift between "two of the greatest MCs that we have."*There may be errors on this page.