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Kanye Opens Up About "808's & Heartbreak," Musiq Debuts New Video + Introducing Sam Sparro

Written by SOHH Soul Rebel

Posted on October 21, 2008 9:05 AM

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In case you hadn't already noticed, Kanye West is no longer strictly a "hip-hop" artist so expect to see plenty of him in Soulful as the release date for 808's and Heartbreak gets closer. Homeboy hit up "Big Boy's Neighborhood" radio show where he answered a ton of questions about why he became a "Rappa Ternt Sanga" (I was wrong, T-Pain was not the cause), how he became a last minute replacement to close this years MTV VMA's and how he blames his Hollywood lifestyle for the death of his mother.
Before you watch the video I just wanted to share my favorite quotes:

On why he moved into singing: "I wanted people to take my words into their souls and have it embedded in their life and their spirits and their energy."

On 808's and Heartbreak: "I'm doing the best I can to make the most incredible album you ever heard."






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Musiq Soulchild premiered the video for his duet with Mary J. Blige "IfULeave" on BET's "Access Granted last night." In case you missed it, I've posted the video below:


 

Now this is what I call a video -- something with some actual narrative story -- not just people bopping in front of a green screen with effects flying across the back.

Musiq Soulchild's new album ON MY RADIO hits stores December 9th!


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I haven't posted anything truly "different" in awhile. I'd probably have to blame that on the Beyoncification of our culture right now -- I will be the first to admit I can't resist it -- her lure is absolutely unavoidable. See how she managed to work her name in a post that has absolutely nothing to do with her! Ha. Just jokes. Anyway, I do have something different for you guys today -- this cat by the name of Sam Sparro who somehow manages to remind me of D'Angelo. Check out his VIMBY video below where he explains how he got into soul music. I think you'll dig it.




So what do you think??? Talk to me y'all!

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