People asked me to change my name for [808s]...I think the fact that I can't sing that well is what makes "808s" so special.
Kanye WestI'm the No. 1 living and breathing rock star. I am Axl Rose; I am Jim Morrison; I am Jimi Hendrix.
Kanye WestCriticism can bother you, but you should be more bothered if thereโs no criticism. That means youโre too safe
Kanye WestOne thing that I like to do is use words that have never actually been used in a rap song before. I also like to take words that have negative connotations and show their real meaning.
Kanye WestThe creatives, they want to connect with people. These artists, the clothing designers, they want to connect with people the same way that music gets to connect with people. But the cost of silk is too expensive. And they won't lower their quality levels. So I can spend $2 million on a record and give it out in a democratic way. They could spend all their time making the greatest dress in the world, and it's just impossible to hand-make that many.
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