![]() Includes CD, lyric sheets and fold-out poster. By funneling his angst through the computer, Kanye ironically made himself sound even more human, going from a god on the mic to a mortal in the machine.ĭeluxe Collector's Set Edition features heavyweight double vinyl produced by ROC-A-FELLA Records. Yet, those Auto-Tuned vocals are what’s fueled 808s’ enduring relevance over the past decade. It signals an end for a certain period in Ye’s musical development and life in general, as he takes on a new. 808s & Heartbreak comes after the tragic loss of Kanye’s mother and his separation from his then fianc. With a deep, cold, lonely sound, 808s and Heartbreak is an emotional masterpiece. Here, Ye points to the bright future of Hip Hop, embracing DIY tools but with maximalist editing and a perfectionist’s touch. Although the album has been criticized by some hip-hop magazines, many artists respect him for releasing something different and experimental. When the album was first released both critics and fans had mixed feeling about this new Kanye, but they were especially critical of his rough vocal delivery. 808s and Heartbreak is West’s fourth CD to go platinum and is the highest debut of his career. As a result, he made 808s and Heartbreak, which as the title hints is an introspective, minimal electro-pop record steeped in regret, pain, and even more self-examination than a typical Kanye West album. ![]() Kanye blamed himself for his mother's death, singling out his own vanity, wealth, and pursuit of glamour and celebrity. She died from complications after cosmetic surgery. The highly anticipated 2008 album features the heart pounding first single, "Love Lockdown" as well as "Paranoid" and "Heartless".Ģ008 was a particularly rough moment in Kanye's life with the tragic passing of his mother Donda West, who had raised Kanye by herself since he was the age of three. 808s & Heartbreak comes after the tragic loss of Kanye’s mother and his separation from his then fiancé. Kanye West returns with his fourth album 808s & Heartbreak. Here, Ye points to the bright future of Hip Hop, embracing DIY tools but with maximalist editing and a perfectionist’s touch. The 10-time Grammy Award winning musical phenomenon, rapper, producer and singer embarks on a new musical journey taking his audience to new heights.
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