KANYE WEST – We greet first here “at home” in Africa
Boring. That’s the best way we can describe our experience of Kanye… if it wasn’t for our two friends that were Bopping away crazily and who got us a little energised we would have left early. First things first – Kanye West was a complete show. A hot show. But he was a cliche of all things “African American visiting the Motherland”, milking every possible cheesy outlet to remind us that he …
is so not from here. The only thing he didn’t go into too much detail about was his religious beliefs and thanking God. Otherwise he ticked all the boxes, speaking lots about his achievements and how great he is – confirming his arrogant and self-involved reputation. ..
You may think we’re being a little harsh, that’s because he annoyed us for two main reasons… 1. He never said Hello to us. 2. He went on and on about “coming home.” Cliched.
If he really was from Africa, he would know that the most important thing you do when you arrive at a place is to GREET everyone around you. Because he never greeted us, he never quite clicked with us.
We weren’t suprised to hear the crowds boo-ing him when he did the whole “I’m home – thank you for making my dream come true.”
But to give him a break, it was great to hear Touch the Sky, GoldDigger and other hits… ALso liked his original twist using classical musicians to back him up. Gotta give it to the brother, his show was tight. But lacking in soul and spirit.
Next time brother, please MOVE us.
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Recently named in Time Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world, Kanye West has had significant successes in South Africa with chart breakers on 5fm, Metro FM and Goodhope FM.
While his early work suggested greatness, it was on Jay-Z’s now-classic The Blueprint that West first achieved it in a major way. Drawing from the Jackson 5 (“Izzzo (H.O.V.A)), the Doors (“Takeover”) and the Temptations’ David Ruffin (“Never Change”), West created the soulful yet gritty sound behind Jay’s best tracks that his imitators are still trying to copy today. But like any true original, West was in a league of his owncreating the future of hip-hop as he dug back in time with his unique samples to connect the past with the present in a brand new way. Before long, West was being hailed as the future of hip-hop.
In the wake of his breakout success, West earned a whopping, ten nominations for the 47th annual Grammy Awards, held in early 2005. The College Drop Out won the Best Rap Album award, “Jesus Walks” won Best Rap Song, and a songwriting credit on “You Don’t Know My Name” had West sharing the Best R&B Song award with Alicia Keys and Harold Lilly. Later in the year, he released his second solo album, Late Registration, which was met with enormous acclaim.
With Late Registration, Dr. West has indeed delivered the medicine. And once again, he did the only way he can: with honesty, humor and his conviction in continuing to prove himself by making great music. His trademark sample-based arrangements have expanded to include live instrumentation. West has always been an artist who challenges not only himself, but his audience and his fellow musicians with new ideas and new ways of expressing the joys and sorrows of life through music. Late Registration does just that as it takes down avenues and alleyways filled with sound and vision.
Don’t miss your opportunity to witness the pure power and awesome antics of one of Hip-Hop’s biggest Superstars.
TOUR ITINERARYTuesday, 11 July – Coca Cola Dome, Johannesburg
Friday, 14 July – Bellville Velodrome, Cape TownTickets:
R293.00 : Golden Circle Standing
R217.00 : Floor Standing
R138.00 : Mezzanine Seating
Edgars Club Members and Staff : R175.00
He’s on his way – he’s coming out with EDGARS and he’s only playing in Joburg and Cape Town:
KANYE WEST
Joburg: Tuesday, 11 July 2006 @ Coca Cola Dome
CT: Friday, 14 July 2006 @ the Bellville Velodrome
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11 December 2005
A very reliable little birdie told us that KANYE WEST is on his way to tour South Africa in 2006… Not long after Robbie Williams which would mean MAY, JUNE> It is merely a rumour at this point – but if it comes true, let it be known that Represent were your informers!
If it’s not true – we’ll eat our mousepad.
We’ll keep you up to date! Watch this space!
WE LOVE KANYE WEST – not only is he an AWESOME musician – he also had the guts to speak up on TV about BUSH and what the people really think.
