Hey everyone,
Diving too deep into Kanye West’s latest record, “Vultures 2”, I must admit it has been a journey. But what got me thinking was this whole debate on the review of the album.
Let me break it down and share my thoughts on the matter.:
So Kanye West…well, he is undeniably a controversial figure both inside and outside music industry. From his first pieces to now, his music has always gone beyond normalcy, defied norms and created dialogue. However, with “Vultures 2,” that conversation seems to have shifted.
On one side of the argument were people who focused on delving into Kanye’s past controversies and personal opinions. They were talking about things he said or did which were rather problematic to say the least.
Oh yeah I get it; Kanye has always made headlines for all kinds of reasons. But does that mean we should let his personal life overshadow his art?
In contrast, others were of the opinion that we should concentrate on the music only. They said it was about the beats, the lyrics and essentially everything else on the album without much importance being given to Kanye’s life experiences.
You know what? I kind of understand them.
After all, music is personal isn’t it? It depends on how you feel when you listen to it, what memories it brings back, etcetera.
Of course, Kanye may have made some controversial statements or actions but does that mean we should totally boycott his music? I do not think so.
I feel like there is an argument for separating artwork from artists.
Merely because we may not share Kanye’s individual beliefs does not imply that we are unable to enjoy his music as art. Music can cut across cultures and generations while arousing feelings thus transcending barriers in a way. If you get touched by kanye’s new album why don’t you try listening to it at least?
By all means, I do not wish to imply that we should overlook problematic behavior or pretend as if there are no controversies. It is crucial to question artists about the consequences of what they say and do in their art. But it shouldn’t distract from the art.
Ah so yep, that’s my thought on the entire controversy surrounding Kanye West’s “Vultures 2” album review. After all it is music, right?
We need to keep talking and discussing more about art, identity and individual believes.