A great read from the people over at Complex Mag. Some dope factoids that you probably didn’t know. Definitely worth the read. Hard to believe this album is 18 years old!
New York, 1986: a city of big dreams and equally big problems. Like New York itself, hip-hop music encompassed both of these human conditions. But hip-hop and its cultural birthplace shared other important characteristics, too: the desire to always be original, a hustle-to-survive ambition, and — if the stars aligned — the ability to come out on top, no matter what the odds.
Dutch filmmaker, journalist and rap fanatic Bram Van Splunteren stepped into the city for one intense week in 1986. He was armed with five things: a camera crew, a map, a deep respect for the hip-hop artform, a list of phone numbers, and a burning desire to get to the bottom of what this still-growing subculture was all about. By the time he left, he had the answers he needed, along with a treasure trove of golden video footage. Tragically, these images never returned from Europe, languishing in obscurity from hip-hop’s homeland for more than a quarter-century. Until now.
Shots fired! Haha! So Kanye touches on a few heavy topics here. He respects Wiz. He’s in love with Kim Kardashian. And Kris Humphries is lucky Ye’ didn’t have Jay cut him from the Nets. HAHAHA! Vintage Kanye! Apparently this is gonna be on his upcoming album.
