Kanye West personifies arrogance, talent, ambition and confidence. He is known for his larger-than-life ego, but is it justified? What are the top ten Kanye West songs?
1. When it all falls down: This song has a soulful beat and a great hook. It shows black America’s obsession with material possessions. It also as some great verses.
2. Stronger: Stronger is one of Kanye’s best singles to date. The Daft Punk sample is sick! His lyrics and delivery are the best they have ever been.
3. Jesus Walks: The heart thumping beat, along with the message, make this song a classic. Who would have thought a song about Jesus would crack the top 20 on pop radio?
4. Can’t Tell me Nothing: This song is perhaps his most fierce and arrogant to date. It’s a slap in the face to all the haters and critics.
5. Through the Wire: Kanye made a splash on the rap scene with this soulful joint. This is arguably one of his most autobiographical songs to date.
6. The Glory: This song hasn’t even received single treatment yet, but it is amazing. The production and song lyrics make it a standout album track.
7. Hey Mama: This song can be found on Kanye’s second LP, Late registration. It’s a nice little rap number about his mama that has recently gain more significance.
8. Gold Digger: Kanye West shows why he is the sample king! Getting Jamie Fox to sing the ray Charles took it to the next level.
9. Slow jams: This is the song that introduced Kanye to the world. It has Kanye’s one-liners and a killer Luther Vandross sample.
10. Diamonds from Sierra Leone: This samples the James Bond theme song, Diamonds are forever. This is Kanye West’s attempt at being a socially conscious rapper. He succeeds! The remix with Jay Z is even better.
