Ask anybody around melophobe that has talked Kanye West with me and they'll tell you, I go to the mat for that guy. I could go on and on about the musical and cultural impact of his albums, the sheer creativity that goes into his output, or even why maybe he's not such a bad guy (just a little more real in public than other performers), but at the end of the day, I'm going to rep his most important gift, his music. Which I think for the most part is phenomenal and a beacon for the flailing hip hop industry. You don't have to agree with me on every point, but can we at least come together and say that Late Registration is a triumph? I personally think it's where Kanye became an artist and it's the album that has done the most for hip hop in the modern era. Definitely a best of the decade choice for me.
And since rap is harder to post live audio from than say rock, pop, or r&b acts, I'm going to honor Late Registration by giving you the Sky High Mixtape of Kanye West remixes that came out in January. This thing is fantastic and I promise if you put it on at a party, it'll turn the damn thing out. Another cool thing about this mixtape is that it allows you to hear his lyrics on top of new beats, which not only gives them a different feel, but also allows you to look at them from an entirely different angle. Sometimes it makes you respect them even more.
Download it HERE
Tracklist:
1. Sky High Feat. Kid Cudi
2. Good Morning (The Kickdrums Remix) Feat. Big Sean
3. Champion (Nick Catchdubs Remix)
4. Barry Bonds (Eli Escobar Remix) Feat. Lil Wayne
5. We Major (The Kickdrums Remix) feat. Nas
6. Crack Musik (Cookin Soul Remix) Feat. The Game
7. Good Night (Plain Pat Remix) Feat. Mos Def
8. Get Em High (A-Trak Remix) Feat. Common
9. Throw Some (Cousin Cole Remix)
10. Electric Touch (Steve1der & Mighty Mi remix) feat. Lupe Fiasco
11. Love Lockdown (Tom Wrecks Remix)
12. Flashing Lights (Diplo Remix)
13. Addiction (Kenny Dope Remix)
14. Stronger (A-Trak Remix)
15. Workout Plan (Chaise Marcel Remix)
16. American Boy (Benzi Refix) Feat. Will.I.Am
17. Homecoming (Discotech Remix) Feat Chris Martin
18. I Wonder (Scottie B Remix)
19. Good Life (Stretch Armstrong Remix) feat T-Pain
20. Cant Tell Me Nothing (DJ Godfather Remix)
21. Outroduction feat Big Sean