Revered among fans, “I Wonder” is an emotional anthem that deals with the theme of finding one’s dreams. This song is largely inspired by U2’s “City of Blinding Lights,” which the band often performed at live shows to much applause. Kanye went on U2’s The Vertigo Tour as a supporting act in 2006, and after witnessing the praise they received when opening concerts, he sought to achieve “stadium status” through anthemic music. The soulful piano and vocals were sampled from Labi Siffre’s 1972 track “My Song,” off his album Crying Laughing Loving Lying. Although West used a soul sample,… read more
Revered among fans, “I Wonder” is an emotional anthem that deals with the theme of finding one’s dreams. This song is largely inspired by U2’s “City … read more
Revered among fans, “I Wonder” is an emotional anthem that deals with the theme of finding one’s dreams. This song is largely inspired by U2’s “City of Blinding Lights,” which the band o… read more
Ye (born Kanye Omari West on June 8, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia), professionally known as Kanye West, is a Grammy award-winning American rapper, producer, singer, author, director, performance artist and fashion designer. West began making beats and rapping in the early 90s in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois, when he formed the rap group Go Getters with Chicago natives GLC and Really Doe. He later gained nationwide popularity through his work in New York, where he began producing tracks for artists such as Jay-Z, Twista, Mase, Talib Kweli and Alicia Keys. West's style of produ… read more
Ye (born Kanye Omari West on June 8, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia), professionally known as Kanye West, is a Grammy award-winning American rapper, producer, singer, author, director, performan… read more
Ye (born Kanye Omari West on June 8, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia), professionally known as Kanye West, is a Grammy award-winning American rapper, producer, singer, author, director, performance artist and fashion designer. West began mak… read more