Kanye Couldn't Clear the Sample, so he did THIS
Added 2023-11-29 08:50:56 +0000 UTCLet's break down the story behind the Kanye song, "All Falls Down", the original sample used, how it had to be re-recorded, talk to one of the musicians involved, and in the process we’ll see just how incredible this song really is. Stream the Spotify Listening Guide: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6yHpLW1uAdy4oshOg9ZBCm?si=a8223cd9f4b049f2
SOURCES Syleena Johnson Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teqkGWcDahk
Kayne Performing at the Def Poetry Jam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUVvIKZ3qgQ
The Full Demo Version of "All Falls Down" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDfN7egFw8U
The NY Times Article Mentioned: https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/16/arts/music/kanye-west-talks-about-his-career-and-album-yeezus.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
https://thesource.com/2018/04/27/hip-hop-throwback-track-of-the-week-kanye-wests-all-falls-down/
Also, a HUGE Thank You To Ken Lewis for the interview. Check out his "Mixing Night" Livestreams on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCH_lQKa27KAIBq4VPTaNdHQ
