Say anything you want about Kanye West, but he has earned the right to do things his way and that's what he's doing for his forthcoming studio album, Yeezus. During an impromptu listening party at Milk Studios in New York on Monday night, West made it clear to attending press and the eyeing public that this album was about creating a classic soundtrack for fans without the media and radio intruding.
"The way we worked on this shit, really collectively, collaboratively, we didn’t give a fuck about what nobody said from the outside looking in, anything. We just wanted to make the best product possible and this is just the beginning of an entirely new mentality of how to make music directly for the people. We drop this shit June 18th, this ain't about waiting til August…It’s about delivering some shit for ya’ll to go to work to, ride to, listen to when you’re working out and shit, whatever ya’ll doing to provide a soundtrack for this shit. We’re gonna keep on doing this shit over and over and over, making shit from my core, from my gut."
Check out the rest of the clip below. Yeezus, executive produced by Rick Rubin, drops June 18th. The set will feature collaboration and appearances from Chief Keef, Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, Travi$ Scott, Hudson Mohawke, Mike Dean, and Daft Punk.
Kanye West is no stranger to controversy, and his latest album ‘Yeezus’ has been no exception. After a series of tumultuous months filled with drama, Kanye recently opened up about the creative process behind Yeezus at an exclusive listening event in New York City. Fans were eager to hear what he had to say, as this was one of the few times that he spoke directly about the album’s inspiration and production.
The NYC event began with a screening of excerpts from a short film which gave viewers insight into how Kanye brought ‘Yeezus’ to life. He then appeared before his audience and explained his decision-making processes throughout the creation of the project – including why it features some more abrasive sounds than his previous albums. It’s clear that Kanye wants fans to understand where he’s coming from when they listen to Yeezus; there are layers upon layers of meaning within each track that require further exploration in order for listeners to truly appreciate them.
Overall, the evening provided those in attendance with an unprecedented look inside the mind of a modern musical genius – something that many people will never experience firsthand. If you weren’t lucky enough to attend this exclusive gathering, don’t worry! Read on for all the details surrounding Kanye West’s discussion of ‘Yeezus’ at the NYC Listening Event (Video).
Overview Of ‘Yeezus’ Album
Kanye West recently held a listening event in New York City for his highly anticipated album, ‘Yeezus’. At the event, Kanye opened up about the inspiration behind the album and why he chose to take such an experimental approach.
The first thing that stands out is that this project was different from anything we’ve seen before from him. When asked what motivated him to create something so distinctively unique, Kanye responded by saying, “I wanted to do something completely new… It’s not just another rap album – it’s art.” He went on to explain how he drew influence from a variety of genres including punk rock, gospel music and soul. He also discussed his collaboration with renowned producers like Rick Rubin and Daft Punk – two artists who pushed him even further outside of his comfort zone.
Overall, the focus at the listening party seemed to be less on individual tracks or lyrics and more on the overall concept behind Yeezus as an album. This has made many fans excited to hear what will come next when they finally get their hands on it. With its bold sound and innovative production techniques, Yeezus looks set to make waves when it is released later this month.
Kanye West’s Comments At Listening Event
At the listening event, Kanye West went into greater detail about his motivations for creating ‘Yeezus’. He spoke of wanting to break down conventions and create something that hadn’t been done before in hip-hop. This desire was further fueled by the people he collaborated with on the record such as Rick Rubin and Daft Punk, both of whom pushed him creatively.
Kanye discussed how the album is a reflection of himself and his journey over the past few years: “I feel like it’s my story being told,” he said. He also described how some tracks were difficult to write because they featured elements that are completely new to him – which made them all the more interesting and rewarding when completed.
He concluded by saying that he hopes anyone who listens will be able to connect with ‘Yeezus’ in one way or another; from fans unfamiliar with rap music to those well versed in it – there’s something here for everyone. It’s clear that this is an album full of bold risks and creative experimentation, and it promises to take listeners on an exciting musical journey when released later this month.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Kanye West’s ‘Yeezus’ album is definitely one to watch out for. His comments at the NYC listening event were proof that he has a creative vision and a passion for music. He showed us just how much thought and care he put into this project by speaking candidly about his personal experiences with creating it.
Although some of his remarks may have been controversial or unexpected, there’s no denying that Kanye is an artist who knows what he wants and isn’t afraid to go after it. As he said himself: “I’m not trying to make music that fits in anybody’s box…I’m gonna make my own box.” We can’t wait to hear more from him!
Kanye West’s new album, ‘Yeezus’, will be released on June 18th, 2013. With such an engaging story behind its creation and Kanye’s honest words about it, we’re sure the release will be worth waiting for. From all accounts so far, it looks like ‘Yeezus’ won’t disappoint when it hits stores soon.
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