First of all, let me say a belated Happy New Year to you! I hope that your festive season was cracking. 2015 has finally dawned upon us and already we're being blessed with fantastic gifts. One of these is the new single by our beloved Kanye West: "Only One".
What makes this even bigger is that it features the legendary Sir Paul McCartney. Never in a million years would I have expected the ex-Beatles member to collaborate with someone such as our Yeezy. Nevertheless, Sir Paul provides a very beautiful instrumental. The minimalist approach with the piano chords certainly compliments the song and gives Kanye yet another chance to shine on a different platform, changing up his sound again.
Personally, I don't think the auto-tune was needed. I reckon that he could've sung the lyrics just as good, and he might have even sounded better. However, I don't find it too out of place. The lyrics are still very much clear, and the words are all so beautiful. The lyrics should definitely be focused on more here rather than how Kanye is voicing them. It's very humbling from the perspective of the audience to feel like Kanye is easier to connect to on an emotional scale when such lyrics are written. It develops an insight into who he really is and allows us to visualise the real Kanye behind the voice.
An idea about the auto-tune perhaps could be that, since the song is from his mother's perspective as she looks at Kanye from heaven, he uses the effect to mask his own voice and sound distorted as if it is a voice coming from the golden gates above. This is just a theory.
This is a must hear. It's beautiful, it's soul touching and it's a Kanye West that I want to see more of.
Dr. Donda West would be so proud of her son if she were here. Rest In Peace.
Only One has made 2015 special already and I can't wait to hear the rest of the material Yeezy has planned for release.
You can buy Only One by Kanye West Featuring Sir Paul McCartney right here
Until next time folks, David; over and out.
What did you think of Only One? Let me know your opinions in the comments below!
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