Kanye West On His New Album, Jay-Z and Mother’s Death

Kanye West recently spoke to Vanity Fair’s Lisa Robinson (who mistakenly calls his LP Runaway) for a quick and candid interview, in which the Louis Vutton Don delves into topics such as: the Taylor Swift fiasco, his (brotherly) relationship with Jay-Z, the sound/direction of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, how’s he coped with his mother’s death-and carrying on her legacy.

New Music: Kanye West- So Appalled (ft. Jay-Z, Swizz Beatz, Cyhi Da Prynce & RZA x Pusha T)

Mr. West comes through with yet another monster lineup for the previously leaked snippet ‘So Appalled’ featuring cameos from Jay-Z, Swizz Beatz, The RZA as well as new G.O.O.D. Music family members Pusha T and Cyhi Da Prynce. Preview the song below.

Kanye West Speaks On Barack Obama’s ‘Jackass’ Comment

A year after this infamous breakdown, it’s quite clear that Kanye West is a newly reformed man. A million apologies later, and some Good Fridays to boot, the Chicago super-producer looks to be going down the right path.  There’s no question that Kanye faced tons of scrutiny from the public/media after his 2009 VMA incident, but one of the most shocking comments came from  President Barack Obama, who called  him a ‘jackass’ during this off-air ABC interview. In the latest issue of XXL, the Louis Vutton don addresses the Commander in Chief’s comments:

When Obama called me “jackass”, after the Taylor incident, I thought that the person who taped that wasn’t supposed to tape it. Obama was supposed to be speaking off the record. Obama has way more important stuff to worry about than my public perception. He was trying to pass the healthcare bill. And if he said that to relate to the room or lighten the room up and the whole mood, then I’d be more than happy to be the butt of all of his jokes if it in the some way helps his overall mission. I’m a soldier of culture. I’m resilient. I’m sure I’ll still beat him in basketball.

Kanye West Performs At Secret Show At The Box (NYC) [Video]

G.O.O.D. Music was definitely in the building last night as Kanye West held a secret show in New York City, accompanied by special guests John Legend, Estelle, Consequence as well as thew newly acquired Pusha T at The Box. The emcee ran through a number of joints including old classics, his collabo with Ricky Rozay ‘Live Fast, Die Young’ and a new record titled ‘Mama’s Boyfriend’ (which you can check above).

Below the cut, peep Kanye’s autotuned singing freestyle, both courtesy of RTNY. Also provided below is footage of Ye and John Legend’s footage from tLF. Also, according to RS, when Ye’s album hits stores November 16th, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon will be featured on it, on the potential next single “Lost In This World”.

Kanye West- Power [Official Video]

Vulture also secured an interview with Marco Brambilla, director of Kanye West’s “portrait” for ‘Power’ (which will debut tonight). In the piece, he touches on the imagery for West’s 1st offering while also revealing a possible album title for West’s fifth studio album (below).