Ignorant and incessant chatter along the lines of “How long does this song last?” and “Why isn’t Kanye moving?” began to block out the strings of the orchestra and hymns of the choir that play a part in making “808s” such an emotional trip. 26 - where Kanye performed the entirety of “808s” - I quickly realized that half of the audience bought tickets with the notion that they were going to see Yeezus, the post-heartbreak Kanye that became a hip-hop and concert deity, and had no intention of witnessing a heartbreak-era Kanye at all. Yet, as I stood in the stands of the Hollywood Bowl Sept. I searched YouTube for anything that sounded similar - the closest contenders were other songs from Kanye’s dreary 2008 album about the loss of love and life, “808s & Heartbreak.” As I became more exposed to hip-hop over the years, I recognized the influence “808s” has had on the rap genre.
One of the first songs I bought was a top 10 hit on iTunes called “ Heartless,” which struck me right away. I had just turned 12 and received a new iPod Nano for my birthday. I remember the first time I heard Kanye West.
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