Log in for personalized information. [74] Due in part to the momentum produced by the album's release, certain tracks were met by chart success despite not actually being released as singles. "GIVE IT A WEST! An introspection on the aftermath of a failed romantic relationship. 2021 Hypebeast Limited. [77] The tenth track "See You in My Nightmares" became yet another "Hot Shot Debut," peaking at number 21 in the US and number 22 in Canada, while the fourth track "Amazing" charted at number 81 on the Hot 100. [15] With the introspective "Love Lockdown", West discusses the aftermath of a failed romantic relationship. [72] The album moved up again in the first week of 2009, selling 70,900 album-equivalent units and landing at number three. [7] He later stated that he wishes to present the music as a new genre called "pop art," clarifying that he was well aware of the visual art movement of the same name and wished to present a musical equivalent. 808s & Heartbreak was West’s great pivot: He had promised since 2005 that his fourth album would be called Good Ass Job, the capper to his premeditated hip … Instead, half singing, half talking, his voice given a cracked, ethereal feel by hip-hop's gadget du jour, the Antares Auto-Tune, West laid himself bare, questioning the fame and materialism he had always coveted against a minimal backdrop of 808s and haunting strings. [60] According to Vibe magazine editor-in-chief Jermaine Hall, West's controversial incident at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards and the ensuing backlash against West "probably hurt him", but he added that West's stylistic change with the album was the primary reason for it not being nominated. On September 24, West announced that he had finished the album and would be releasing it sometime in November. Yeezus [Explicit] by Kanye West Audio CD $13.77. [86] On August 18, 2010, it was certified triple platinum by the RIAA, for shipments of three million units in the US. "[19] West surprised Kid Cudi with a phone call, and had him flown over to Hawaii to work on 808s & Heartbreak. Amazing Feat. Upon the unveiling of the lead single "Love Lockdown" at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, music audiences were taken aback by the uncharacteristic production style and the presence of Auto-Tune. We’re ranking Kanye West’s discography, including ‘Jesus is King,’ ‘TLOP,’ ‘Yeezus’ & more. "[36] NJ.com columnist Trist McCall wrote that the record "stripped modern art-pop down to its iconic rudiments — beats, charismatic personalities, hand-selected melodies, and computer-assisted vocals. [90][91], 808s & Heartbreak was met with generally positive reviews. He felt the characteristic of the sound was representative of his state of mind. "[38], The artwork for 808s & Heartbreak followed the minimalist style of the album. "[151] During an interview with All Def Music, Juice Wrld imparted, "I was singing 'Street Lights' like I had shit to be sad about. [156][157] On October 20, 2015, West released a studio version of "Say You Will" featuring vocals by American composer and violinist Caroline Shaw, from Roomful of Teeth, onto his SoundCloud account, similar to the version performed at the Hollywood Bowl. For him to do an album called 808s and Heartbreak, you know that's where he is at this moment. Customers who viewed this item also viewed. The track recreates elements of the song "Memories Fade" by the band Tears for Fears. Compare. [57], In October 2009, West was scheduled to embark on a tour, Fame Kills: Starring Kanye West and Lady Gaga tour, in promotion of 808s & Heartbreak and Lady Gaga's The Fame Monster. "[35] Charles Aaron from Spin criticized the songs' musical structures, calling the album "a long processional that starts and restarts and never reaches the ceremony. We appreciate your support in allowing HYPEBEAST ads, where we can share contents from the latest fashion, to those culturally relevant. In the end, Kid Cudi co-wrote four songs on 808s & Heartbreak. [2] At the same time, West struggled to adapt to his newfound pop star status he once strove to achieve, often becoming the subject of media scrutiny. [14] Overall, West maintained a "minimal but functional" approach towards the album's studio production. [35] On "Paranoid", West describes a lover who "worries about the wrong things" and is pushing him away with her distrustful ways of thinking. [68], In its first week of sales, 808s & Heartbreak reached the number one spot on the US Billboard 200 with sales of 450,145 album-equivalent units, significantly underselling Graduation in spite of an extra day of sales amidst a holiday week. including B.o.B, Kid Cudi, Childish Gambino,[134] Frank Ocean,[135] and Drake. $39.99 Your price for this item is $39.99. Heartless (Chopped Not Slopped0 7. [9] In terms of musical direction, West's intentions, according to Mike Dean, were to go against the typical sound of hip hop beat, instead evoking the presence of tribal drums. Learn more > Sold Out. [71] It was reported to have sold 1,023,000 units by the end of 2008, of which 183,000 came from digital sales. [39] Canadian writer Stephen Marche viewed that West used "the shallow musical gimmickry of Auto-Tune, a program designed to eliminate individuality, and produced a hauntingly personal album. Release Date: 12/21/2008 . Under Beecroft's guidance, the event featured approximately forty nude women wearing nothing besides wool masks who silently stood in the center of the room. "[64], West received similar approval from Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy, both of whom contributed to the album. [92], Reviewing in November 2008, Chris Richards from The Washington Post called the album "an information-age masterpiece,"[101] while USA Today critic Steve Jones said "West deftly uses the 808 drum machine and Auto-Tune vocal effect to channel his feelings of hurt, anger and doubt through his well-crafted lyrics. [61] The negative feedback intensified when West revealed that the entire album would be primarily sung with Auto-Tune rather than rapped and would focus on themes of love and heartache. [16] T-Pain claimed West brought him in to make 808s sound more like his debut album. "We were working on the remixes for Lil Wayne's 'Lollipop' and Young Jeezy's 'Put On' and he fell in love with the Auto-Tune," producer Mike Dean explained. “808s” was a hard left turn for West in 2008. [121] The album also contended for the following industry awards: Although West designed it as a melancholic pop album, 808s & Heartbreak had a significant effect on hip hop music. It remains to be seen if he goes back to making records for everybody else. Check it out after the jump. Singer-songwriter Esthero provided the few female vocals found on the album; credited under birth name Jenny-Bea Englishman, she co-wrote three tracks. Kanye West returns with his fourth album 808s & Heartbreak. [31], The music of 808s & Heartbreak draws heavily on electronic elements, particularly virtual synthesis, the Roland TR-808 drum machine, and explicitly auto-tuned vocal tracks. This was due to a new wave of rappers, singers, and producers coming to adopt aspects of its style and thematic content. HYPEBEAST® is a registered trademark of Hypebeast Hong Kong Ltd. Gain access to exclusive interviews with industry creatives, think pieces, trend forecasts, guides and more. [60] West received one solo nomination, Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Amazing", and five other nominations for his guest appearances and collaborative work. [35] Andy Kellman of AllMusic writes of the music, "Several tracks have almost as much in common with irrefutably bleak post-punk albums, such as New Order's Movement and The Cure's Pornography, as contemporary rap and R&B. gave 808s & Heartbreak 7.3 out of 10, based on their assessment of the critical consensus. High-quality 808s And Heartbreak Wall Art designed and sold by artists. STADTMILLLER, MANDY. It was released on November 24, 2008, by Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. Download Album Kanye West - 808s & Heartbreak (2008). 808s & Heartbreak is the fourth studio album by American producer and vocalist Kanye West. Stephen Marche et al. [6][62], Numerous hip hop fans and certain rappers mocked West for becoming "sappy" while others deemed the upcoming LP as a throwaway experimental album. "[131] Jay-Z elaborated that like West, he was unsatisfied with contemporary hip hop, was being inspired by indie-rockers like Grizzly Bear and asserted his belief that the indie rock movement would play an important role in the continued evolution of hip hop. [8] "Either call it 'pop' or 'pop art,' either one I'm good with," he later stated. Kanye West’s “808s & Heartbreaks”, released Nov. 24, 2008. "[116] BPM named it the eighth best album of the year. "[99] Rolling Stone's Jody Rosen commended West's incorporation of the Roland TR-808 drum machine and described the album as "Kanye's would-be Here, My Dear or Blood on the Tracks, a mournful song-suite that swings violently between self-pity and self-loathing. [47] However, Island Def Jam, the distributing label, brought the date forward by one day to capitalize on Thanksgiving weekend. The magazine's writer Colin St. John cited 808s & Heartbreak as one of the worst of 2008, and editor Steve Smith named it third on his best-of list, while calling the album "the year's most misunderstood triumph. [93] Aggregator AnyDecentMusic? [141] Todd Martens of the Los Angeles Times cited 808s & Heartbreak as "the template [...] for essentially the entirety of Drake's young career," and that wrote that he "shares West's love for mood and never-ending existential analysis. [43] It was photographed by Kristen Yiengst and designed by Virgil Abloh and Willo Perron,[44] and the deluxe edition's artwork was made by pop artist Kaws. ... went to damn near 2015 and came back with some sauce. Product Description. Kanye West, 808s & Heartbreak", "See The Evolution Of Kanye West's Album Covers: From Bears To Gods", "The 50 Best Rap Album Covers of the Past Five Years", "Kanye West Moves Up Release Date Of 808s And Heartbreak To November Something", "Kanye West Performs A Part Of Heartless", "New Albums From Kanye West, Ludacris, Killers To Get Rare Monday Release On November 24", "Kanye West 808's & Heartbreak Special Edition In Stores Tomorrow! [108][109][110] Pitchfork named 808s & Heartbreak the twenty-first best album of 2008. [61][64] During the release of The Blueprint 3, New York rap mogul Jay-Z revealed that his next studio album would be an experimental effort, stating, "... it's not gonna be a #1 album. Does it motivate me? [55] Attendees included Mos Def, Will.i.am and Rick Ross. You can't just cater to the audience. ", "Kanye West – '808s & Heartbreak' Review", "Common Praises Kanye's Singing; Lupe Fiasco Plays CEO: Mixtape Monday", "Lil Wayne Isn't Inspired By Today's Music; Rick Ross Borrows Beats From Jay-Z, T.I., M.I.A. Holt (2011), p. 231. During an interview, when asked what music today inspires him, Wayne stated "everybody's doing their thing, but they're not exciting. [78] 808s & Heartbreak peaked at number 11 on the UK Albums Chart and lasted for 29 weeks on the chart. His highly anticipated 2008 album features the heart pounding first single, 'Love Lockdown' which premiered live for the first time on the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. [10] According to Robert Christgau, the closing "Pinocchio Story" is "the only track here about what's really bringing [West] down: not the loss of his girlfriend but the death of his mother, during cosmetic surgery that somewhere not too deep down he's sure traces all too directly to his alienated fame. [81] In 2008, the album was certified platinum by the Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA), indicating shipments of 15,000 copies. "[136] Fact described the record as an "art-pop masterpiece [which] broke the shackles of generations of one-upmanship [in hip hop]. Four singles were released in promotion, including the hit singles "Love Lockdown", which became West's highest Billboard Hot 100 debut of his career, and "Heartless". Article from rollingstone.com. Recording Industry Association of America, Fame Kills: Starring Kanye West and Lady Gaga, Australian Recording Industry Association, "Kanye West's Fiancée 'Sad' Over Breakup", "Kanye West Inspires The Question: Should Rappers Sing? [43][10] The album's artwork also include photographs of West, taken by Willy Vanderperre,[10] and a photograph of West kissing his mother on the cheek, taken by Danny Clinch. Discover all of this album's music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. [52] A hidden track on 808s & Heartbreak, "Pinocchio Story" is a freestyle that was recorded live in Singapore. [107] In 2020, Rolling Stone placed 808s & Heartbreak at number 244 on the magazine's revision to the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.[120]. Artist: Kanye West . The cover art features a deflated heart-shaped balloon. Guest shoppers get 15 days to return or exchange this item. [55] Over 700 guests were invited to preview the entirety of 808s & Heartbreak. The fact that he masked his vocal deficiencies with Auto-Tune at the very height of the anti-Auto-Tune fervor made 808s a particularly easy target. [26] In the opinion of Rolling Stone's Brian Hiatt, the record was a "downbeat detour into depressive electro pop,"[27] while another writer for the magazine called it an "introspective, synthpop album,"[28] According to Arsh Bains from 36 Chapters, the genres electropop, synthpop, and experimental pop were a few of the many categorizations offered for the album after it was released. [112] Jam! [50], On October 16, West released an excerpt of "Coldest Winter" on the radio station Power 106 in Los Angeles. "[114] Time Out New York featured the album on its list of the Best and Worst Albums of 2008. On November 10, 2007, West's mother Donda West died due to complications arising following cosmetic surgery involving a tummy tuck and breast reduction procedure. 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