Mr. West is at it again! Breaking form his college themed series temporarily, Kanye West returns with his 4th solo offering aiming to air out his feelings for his ex-fiance Alexis Phifer and his life since the passing of his mother Dr. Donda West, with 808's and Heartbreaks.
808's opening track "Say You Will" sets the mood for the entire album and kicks the album off in full stride. An album where almost every track is able to stand on its own, the standout track has to be the venomous "Heartless". This track represents the closest thing to Kanye rapping on this album and is instant play back material with a triumphant beat and infectious heat that would even have your favorite thugs singing. Kanye makes great use of the few guest appearances on the album as evident is Young Jeezy's show stealing verse on "Amazing" and Lil' Wayne on " See You In My Nightmares", even newcomer and XXL freshman 10 alumni, Kid Cudi (Kanye's newest artist), delivers a stellar hook on the catchy "Welcome to Heartbreak.
The album consisting a mostly singing and harmonizing, in its own way is a refreshing relief from most of the redundant music that is dominating airwaves today. Even though he continues to progress as one the better lyricist in the game I have no hate to throw Kanye way because the album is surprisingly stunning from front to back. Before you all begin to hate on this album just remember you are witness to one of the greatest musical minds ever in any genre, no one if anybody could have pulled this off and not lose all respect as an artist.
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