Ahhhhhhhh!! It’s finally here. Ye. It took me a while to write about it since I wasn’t sure how I felt. During the listening party in Wyoming (does Wyoming even exist?) I was in bed angry as hell because I was expecting like bass being dropped on every track, Kanyes workout plan part 2, and I wanted him to really talk about what is going on his life. No joke I had a bunch of my friends and family asking me what I thought the next morning. I was so upset that I told them it was too slow and it sounded like it was done in a college dorm room. Well, let me tell you, I listened to it about 12 times that weekend and I was wrong. IT IS SO GOOD!!!!
So, the beginning starts off a little dark and on repeat and it kind of makes you scared. But honestly the more I heard it the more it made sense to me. I know I sound crazy but it just did. “Ye” also brings to light that depression is real and it can happen to anyone. I think people assume you’re rich, you’re famous, how can you be depressed? It makes me sad to think that this is where his head has been at since his moms passing. He told Charlamagne Tha God during their interview that he doesn’t need therapy and that the world is his therapy. Kanye’s mind, like I’ve said before, doesn’t think like a “regular” person. His thoughts and actions are very well thought out before and he knows what he’s doing. You might not agree with them but that’s kind of what he wants.
My favorite track would have to be Violent Crimes. Its about fatherhood and I am pretty sure a song dedicated to his daughters, North and Chicago. Now that I am a parent. I get it. I think I cried but I don’t remember. To hear Kanye be soft makes my heart melt. I know I want to be a part of their family physically, but mentally it totally made up for it!
I actually take back what I originally wanted him to do with this album and am happy that he didn’t talk about his recent events on it. He did just a little and I’m ok with it. To me he was almost losing control and I think he did a good job grabbing it back by the balls. For 23 minutes you think to yourself, I can still see you Kanye.
Celine Kim and Kanye 