The Tape

I’m surprised they gave Lupe that much time as it is. Dude’s biggest single came and went like a California wildfire. You should be happy he’s still getting that kind of exposure, albeit for 2 minutes. But it’s the VMAs, not a music festival. Time is tight.

And I’ve reached my limit. I loved every move Kanye made from College Dropout through Graduation through the multiple guest appearances and beats right up to “Swagger Like Us”, but damn… this new song sounds boring and way, way, way too processed. If it was anybody BUT Kanye performing that song, people would head for the exit. Maybe I’ll change my mind when they actually release it.

Kanye isn’t a rap star anymore. He’s a pop star. His ego is too big, his production values too high, and his desire to actually rap too small. For better or worse, this is his transition right here. I kinda digg it.