Kanye West: Live performance falls short of his cocky persona

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  Posted by Miranda Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:40am PST

  I am NOT a fan of "K-Pain"'s (a la T-Pain) latest CD. One of my friends said it best: if he's so heartbroken over the ending of his engagement and the death of his mother, TAKE SOME TIME OFF, MAN! Besides, he's the one who said "It's a thousand you's/it's only one of me!" If that's true, Kanye, go find another one of the thousand, and stop depressing us with your redundantly depressing lyrics!

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  Posted by MochaMama42 Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:01pm PST

  I didn't see SNL, however, when I first heard the miserable love song, I was hoping he would take a step back, however, the maniacally narcissistic side of him LOVES the spotlight too much. I agree, take a break Kanye. It'll be alright - -You need to BREATHE.

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  Posted by Rowdygirl Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:10pm PST

  I didn't see him on the show (I fell asleep, but I would have channel surfed anyway) but I wasn't surprised to hear he flooped. I've never understood the attraction anyway. When I've seen him on other live shows, there is so much background noice and distraction, you can't relaly hear him sing anyway. He's WAY over-rated.

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  Posted by Venus Models Online Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:18pm PST

  I did not seem him on the show. I like his work!

  http://www.venusmodelsonline.com go!

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  Posted by RoByN Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:23pm PST

  Kanye West is a remarkable lyricist the songs which make up his new album have been involved in much controversy. The songs potray a darker side of him that his numerous fans have never heard. I applaud him for the "unique" sound he created with the help of the synthesizer, not only did it add to the songs effects it also let us understand why he is an ECLECTIC artist in which ever genre of music you wish to place him. If you have any doubts of the rawness of his passion for music listen to the bonus track at the end of 808s & Heartbreak- Pinnochio Story says it all. qod is loveeee.

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  Posted by Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:59pm PST

  i think kanye is just having hard times right now and by changing his musi he is expressing how he feels more and he just does as much as he can inside the label

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  Posted by Barbie Mon Dec 15, 2008 5:25pm PST

  Kanye needs some "me time". I don't mean the usual stuck on himself time. I mean like some time to truly heal time.

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  Posted by Teachy1 Mon Dec 15, 2008 7:22pm PST

  The songs were both interesting. They would have been great sung by someone else. I even liked his dancing, but I agree with Douglas.. the vocal quality was poor.

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  Posted by Doreen Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:48pm PST

  i love kanye!!!!

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  Posted by Angela Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:55pm PST

  First, I'll just say that I think Kanye West is an arrogant jerk. Still, I can't deny that I like a few of his songs. However, I didn't like either of the songs he did on SNL, and I kept asking myself, "Does he really sound bad right now, or is it just me?"

  Glad to know it wasn't just me. Then again, at least he performed live.

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