808s and Heartbreak

Being a Kanye West fan, I was highly anticipating his new release 808's and Heartbreak. The CD does not disappoint, and Kanye takes a different and new route on his musical journey. All of his songs relate to relationships with significant others in life. The whole CD is done in a certain style that alters Kanye's voice, and there isn't much rapping apparent. All in all it is a new vision for Kanye and it works.

The CD is highlighted by tracks such as Love Lockdown, Heartless, and Amazing. Lockdown uses a very complicated African drum beat, and Kanye uses his powerful voice in a chilling chorus. Heartless has a great beat that really shows Kanye's producing ability and he talks about his girl problems. Amazing has a sad and dreary sound where Kanye shows off his lyrical ability. I was impressed with all aspects of the CD.

Although it may not be as game changing as Through The Wire, or as innovate as Late Registration, or as classic as Graduation, 808's and Heartbreak is from the heart and Kanye proves he is still making the best music out there today.