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That Was Fast, Kanye [The Internet Makes Everything Fast]

Never let it be said that Kanye West is a slacker: The latest version of "Love Lockdown" is up and streaming on his blog, only, what, 14 hours after he said he was reworking the track. Let the debate over whether or not this reworking is a cheat continue, but take note: The drums on the chorus absolutely slay. (And I'm starting to wonder if the lack of a bridge is actually something of a deliberate aesthetic choice, a way to sonically communicate the dying embers of romance that Kanye's singing ...

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10:55 on September 16 2008

Kanye Rerecords "Love Lockdown", Defends Autotune

Pitchfork — By his own admission, Kanye West's new single "Love Lockdown" was conceived in a hurry. The day after he premiered the song at the MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye took to h... more info

Kanye West

11:00 on September 16 2008

That Was Fast, Kanye [The Internet Makes Everything Fast]

Idolator — Never let it be said that Kanye West is a slacker: The latest version of "Love Lockdown" is up and streaming on his blog, only, what, 14 hours after he said he was rework... more info

Kanye West