From the hook on Pusha T's "Come Back Baby" to the quasi-unreleased Kurt Cobain demos on "Cudi Montage", the five-chapter Wyoming series produced by Kanye West contains some of the most iconic samples of the year. We break them down one-by-one to gain a glimpse behind the creative process of one of the most talented producers of a generation: Kanye West. Welcome to Conor … [Read more...] about Wyoming: Breaking Down Kanye West’s 42 Samples One-by-One
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DAYTONA is Officially the Most Drug-Heavy Album of Pusha T’s Career
Pusha T's music is known far and wide for its drug-related central themes, particularly when it comes to crack/cocaine. On his new album DAYTONA, Pusha claims that even today, he's just a "stone's throw from the streets." But does the content of DAYTONA validate his reputation and support Pusha T's claims? It’s official. Pusha T’s long-awaited album DAYTONA has … [Read more...] about DAYTONA is Officially the Most Drug-Heavy Album of Pusha T’s Career
We Did the Math: Pusha T is Hip Hop’s “King Pusher”
Drugs have always been a prominent topic in hip hop, but few artists match the lyrical ‘dope density’ of Pusha T - particularly when it comes to crack/cocaine. Drugs references are dominant throughout Pusha T’s discography, so much so that he's earned the nickname 'King Push'. This begs the question: is Pusha T truly the ‘King Pusher’ of all hip hop? In an industry … [Read more...] about We Did the Math: Pusha T is Hip Hop’s “King Pusher”
Quantified: Kanye West’s Production Brings Extraordinary Success to other Artists
Have you ever day dreamed about what it'd be like to work with Kanye West in the studio? In this edition of By the Numbers, contributor Ben Carter digs deep into the data to measure the commercial impact of having authentic Yeezy production on your music. Does Kanye West have the Touch of Gold? 2018 is shaping up to be “The Year of Kanye”. Yeezy season is coinciding with … [Read more...] about Quantified: Kanye West’s Production Brings Extraordinary Success to other Artists
