West uses the Roland TR-808 to blend elements of tribal, African drumming and spacey guitar and piano synth sounds that are similar to the electronic band Daft Punk. With the sometimes eerie, robotic echo of his voice over songs, West bares his emotions for all to see and hear. Other artists who have used Auto-Tune include singer T-Pain and more recently, iconic rappers Lil’ Wayne and Young Jeezy, who have guest rap vocals on the album. In fact, with the exceptions of “Heartless” and “Pinocchio Story,” West is singing, utilizing the voice pitch-correction technology of Auto-Tune and Roland TR-808 drum machine. Much of the album is devoid of Kanye West actually rapping. The death of Kanye’s mother, Donda West, earlier in the year due to complications from cosmetic surgery and the end of his engagement with designer AlexisPhifer have had an obvious effect on his psyche. Simply put, it is an anti-pop album, depressing and painfully personal at times, but still very enjoyable. To many fans, “808’s and Heartbreak” will be a 180-degree turn from the music for which they have come to love and respect Kanye West. Fortunately for us, Kanye West is here to once again break the mold, challenge us to come out of our comfort zones and try to understand his feelings in an album that is an emotional rollercoaster. Enchanting Listeners With Deeply Personal AlbumĪnytime successful artists diverge from their formula of mainstream music in favor of experimental interests, they run the risk of being criticized for straying from their reliable, primary sound.
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