Kanye West Is Akira

Responses:

1. Video aside, this is indeed the P. Daddy school of music business.

   Main hook from a hit song that is not quite old enough to be rediscoverable + mediocre hip-hop vocals = $$$

   07.07.05 0:39

   Posted by Chris Palmieri

2. Totally agree (and mediocre is being VERY nice here).

   I understand and respect the art of sampling, but this isnt sampling. Disappointing that Daft Punk allowed this.

   07.07.05 1:33

   Posted by Kris

3. I think you guys are way too harsh.
   If you’re interested in sampling see the link below to check out how Daft Punk use samples.

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJPdVVOmbz4

   07.07.05 5:39

   Posted by Ken

4. Technically, I think he’s Tetsuo.

   07.07.05 9:56

   Posted by d0rk

5. Yeah, the title of the post just alludes to the film.

   Personally, I think the track is awful (and I’m a fan of the original Daft Punk song).

   07.07.05 12:05

   Posted by Jean Snow

6. Is it actually Daft Punk that appears in the video?

   Well, actually, for that matter, who can tell if it’s really them at any time they’re seen…

   07.07.05 12:37

   Posted by Joseph K

7. to quote Kayne, “does anyone make real shit anymore?”

   07.07.05 15:08

   Posted by Josh

8. >> “Does anyone make real shit anymore?”

   YES! In fact, since the 90s, hiphop has become less and less sample based, since everyone realized how expensive sampling can get.

   I’ve been using samples for years in my own music, and although it’d be silly to try to make rules, I would say that sampling is more interesting when it does at least one of the following:
   * Exposes forgotton music or obscure music
   * Reveals hidden sounds in familiar music
   * Reveals a new way of hearing a familiar melody
   * Adds new meaning to an old vocal

   I don’t think this track does any of that.

   (sorry to derail)

   07.07.05 17:14

   Posted by Chris Palmieri

9. The thing with this track is that it’s just not even a good pop single, no matter the sample. Take for example that Cure cover last year — I can’t remember the name of the singer, maybe Alyah or something. Even though it was nowhere as good as the original, I think it still worked fine as a catchy pop single.

   07.07.05 17:27

   Posted by Jean Snow

10. Chris-

    I agree. I think it’s ironic that Kayne uses this line in this very song when it’s so clearly not “real shit” that he’s made.

    07.07.06 9:22

    Posted by Josh

11. Chris - agreed!

    >> “Does anyone make real shit anymore?”

    this sounds like a sorry excuse for Kanye’s lack of ideas (lack of talent?)

    To reference the youtube link Ken commented with - I think Chris has a great point in his list - and Daft Punk clearly know the art of sampling

    07.07.06 13:48

    Posted by Kris

12. Yo “Akira” is taken from an old movie called “Tetsuo”. Even the anime is a ripoff. Or perhaps imitation is the best form of flattery. Kanye is purposefully being ironic. He’s an experienced producer and knows wtf a sample is. Doesn’t mean he can’t exploit it.

    07.07.06 14:44

    Posted by furryfrog

13. Furryfrog - whatchoo talkin’ bout Willis? Please enlighten us regarding this “old movie called Tetsuo” you speak of.

    07.07.06 16:04

    Posted by Don

14. I realise that most people here don’t like this track, but I still do.
    If you have a certain perception of Kanye West I would suggest listening to his first album and more recently his Can’t Tell Me Nothing mixtape (he’s less egotistical and back to how he was for his first album)

    When I saw this video and saw the daft punk driods doing a cameo I presummed that they liked what Kanye had done to the track.
    I just loved that a Kanye was paying homage to Akira and dDaft Punk.

    07.07.07 9:56

    Posted by Ken

15. No, the film AKIRA is Otomo’s adaptation of his own manga, which pre-dates Tsukamoto’s TETSUO film (even the AKIRA film pre-dates TETSUO). Maybe you’re confused because one of the main characters in AKIRA is called Tetsuo.

    07.07.07 11:51

    Posted by Jean Snow

16. Apperantly All of You are probly white! I would like to start by saying shut the hell up! Kanye West is Great and he brought the song to light for u retards. NO ONE CARES about some DAFT PUNK…SHIT I never heard of them till Kanye west came out with this. You are just made becuase he is BLACK…STOP Hating and let the man do what he does best…No one around can make a sample sound like this. Yes its sampling but which one of u terds can make a hit song from sampling…NONE OF U or U would b KANYE WEST!! BITCHES

    07.07.12 2:44

    Posted by Q!

17. ANd when He says make real shit anymore he’s not talking about beats you asses..He is talkin about the content in the music. How rappers today talk about nothing in thier songs, but drugs, money and sex. Thats what the hell he is saying..None of you understand his music so shut up!!

    07.07.12 2:48

    Posted by Q!

18. Q you are out of order.
    Just because they may not like the tune dosn’t mean they hate balck people.
    It’s kind of messed up to say things like that. I agree that Kanye is really good but I think he’s showing you what good music inspires him so maybe go and pick up a Daft Punk album (if you like animation check out interstella 5555).

    07.07.13 5:12

    Posted by Ken

19. hey all
    check this

    07.08.05 14:50

    Posted by haywirehalo

20. sorry, embed didn’t take.
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=tyObodndtJ4

    07.08.05 14:53

    Posted by haywirehalo

21. Is it cause I is black?!

    07.08.31 17:27

    Posted by Sarah