Monday 8 February 2016

Music for a Holy Purpose

In truth, Kanye West, love him or hate him, is someone who inevitably comes up in conversation these days. Whether you've heard his name today, this past week, or just floating around from time to time, his presence is unavoidable Wholetones Chroma Review and arguably obnoxious. However, despite his personality, it is critical that we examine this man that claims to compare himself to God. Because, here's the thing: Whether you like it or not, Kanye West is one of the biggest icons of this generation.

Kanye West is a 21 time Grammy award winner, and has made more than a mark as a songwriter, producer, rap artist, filmmaker, and most recently, clothing designer. Looking at straight facts and music career alone, he is an enormous talent with 352 nominations to prove it. Not to mention hundreds of "best songs" on highly respected lists such as the Billboards and Rolling Stones. This doesn't mean I condone (or even slightly encourage) his behavior and stream of ridiculous commentary, but it is important to recognize the man, because as Ae Padilla stated, "he is one of the greatest examples of a revolution and a dying artist." He identifies as a millennial and represents one in every way. Perhaps if we look a little closer, this might be something we are in need of these days.

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If I had five dollars for how many times I heard someone say, "Yeah he's talented and has great music but I just can't stand his personality," I would be a millionaire. The thing is no matter how cocky, rude, and most oftentimes ridiculous Kanye is, he is more than his music and talent. Most of what he does is a publicity stunt and it works: People tune into music awards just to see what crazy thing he going to say next. However, when Kanye does something over the top, is he doesn't just do it for the clicks or the views. All of his outrageous comments are to express something that is truthful and important to him, and he is willing to forgo social norms and niceties to do it. The man is always 100% himself. He doesn't feel constricted by what is "polite" or "appropriate" as many of us do, but his passion for creative freedom and social justice move him to speak honestly.

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