At times Kanye is a bit bland and the short verses aren't very impactful. The song has four verses which are all two lines each as Ye focuses on an ex you call for a quick hook up - but they don't turn up. It creates the noise of a heartbeat which is fitting and we get our first look at the 808 drums. The production on the opening track 'Say You Will' is simple but good. Kanye reduces his features on this album because it's more personal, but the features that are selected fit the atmosphere and mentality very well whether it be a hook or a verse. Lyrically it's basic, but it also makes it seem very human and his simplicity makes him more relatable - yet compared to his previous projects it's the most underwritten. Despite the highs, it's arguably Kanye's worst song writing or at least at this point in his career. The subject matter won't be very surprising if you read the title - Kanye focuses on love, heartbreak, loneliness and there's even a reoccurring theme of the negative side of fame and Kanye's career. As for the autotune, well this delivery aged well listening to it nowadays, and through this autotune Kanye's emotions seep through in melodic and more pop-based tones. Kanye's new and experimental production still sounds as good as ever and his willingness to try something new can only be admired. It ultimately birthed a new style of rap called trap, who also used other production elements from this album such as the heavy use of electronic synths.
This album is one of the most influential albums in modern day music mainly due to the auto tuned vocals as well as the 808 drums that are so prevalent among hip hop today. This album was released in the wake of Kanye West losing his mother as well as his relationship breaking down with Alexis Phifer, which ultimately shaped the album to become what it became.
To continue through Kanye's discography we come onto the 4th and the most influential album ever potentially '808s & Heartbreak'.
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