Kanye West is the greatest muscian of all time

[HowardHughes]

Kanye West, to begin with, is probably the best rapper in the game at the moment.

In his first three albums, The College Dropout, Late Registration and Graduation he blended soul music and hip hop to create three classic albums. In his 4th album 808s and Heartbreaks, he doesn't rap however his singing conveys so much emotion that it deserves to be mentioned anyway. His latest solo album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is personally

my favourite as I believe it has the best production of any rap album ever and it is lyrically near perfect. It is definitely the best album of the past 10 years and is a masterpiece. With such a discography it is only common sense for Kanye to be at number one and the Goat.



Get Yeezus christ brehs

 

[ROFL_GUY]

GOAT musician that doesnt know how to play instruments

yeezus does it again

--- he has 0 credits on MBDTF for playin or arranging any instruments



MIKE DEAN

My Dark Twisted Fantasy

1. Dark Fantasy
(K. West, R. Diggs, E. Wilson, J. Bhasker, M. Dean, M. Jones, J. Anderson, M. Oldfield) (BMI/ASCAP/Copyright Control/PRS)

Produced by The RZA, Kanye West for Very Good Beats/Hip Hop Since 1978 & No ID for Rich Daily Since 71.

Additional production by Jeff Bhasker & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions. Recorded by Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mlke Dean for Dean’s List Productions at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI and Noah Goldstein at Glenwood Place Studios, Burbank, CA and Platinum Sound Recording, NYC. Mixed by Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions & Andrew Dawson at Platinum Sound Recording, NYC. Assisted by Gaylord Holomalia, Christian Mochizuki & Phil Joly.

Keyboards: Jeff Bhasker
Piano: Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions
Cello: Chris "Hitchcock" Chorney
Cello Arrangement: Jeff Bhasker & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions
Background Vocals: Nicki Minaj, Justin Vernon (Bon Iver)
Additional Vocals: Teyana Taylor and Amber Rose

Nicki Minaj appears courtesy of Young Money/Universal Motown.
Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) appears courtesy of Jagjaguwar Records.
Teyana Taylor appears courtesy of Star Trak, LLC.

Contains samples of "In High Places" by Mike Oldfield, under license and courtesy of Mercury Records Limited. Written by Jon Anderson and Mike Oldfield and published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) and Opio Publishing (BMI). All rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)/Stage Three Songs (ASCAP) o/b/a Stage Three Music Ltd. and Oldfield Music Ltd. (PRS). All Rights Reserved.

2. GORGEOUS
feat. KiD CuDi & Raekwon
(K. West, E. Wilson, M. Dean, M. Jones, C. Smith, C. Woods. S. Mescum, G. Clark, R. McGuinn) (BMI/ASCAP/Copyright Control/IMRO)

Produced by Kanye West for Very Good Beats/Hip Hop Since 1978. No ID for Rich Daily Since 71 & Mike Dean for Dean’s List Productions.

Recorded by Andrew Dawson; Anthony Kilhoffer, Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions & Christian Mochizuki at Avex Recording 5tudio; Honolulu, HI and Noah Goldstein & Phil Joly at Electric Lady Studios, NYC. Mixed by Anthony Kilhoffer at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI and Electric Lady Studios, NYC. Assisted by Christian Mochizuki, Pete Bischoff & Phil Joly.

Guitars, Bass, Organ: Ken Lewis
Keys, Drum Programming: Brent Kolatalo
Guitar Solo: Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions
Cello: Chris "Hitchcock" Chorney
Background Vocals: Tony Williams

KiD CuDi appears courtesy of Universal Motown Records.

Contains portions of the composition 'You Showed Me," written by Gene Clark and Roger McGuinn, published by Gene Clark Music (BMI) administered by Bug Music (BMI). Used by permission. Contains elements of 'You Showed Me"by Roger McGuinn and Gene Clark © 1965; Copyright Renewed. Chrysalis One Music Publishing Group Ireland, Ltd. (IMRO). All rights on behalf of Chrysalis One Music Publishing Group Ireland administered by Chrysalis One Songs (BMI). All Rights Reserved. Published by Horipro Entertainment Group Inc. d/b/a Sixteen Stars Music (BMI).

3. POWER
(K. West, L. Griffin Jr., M. Dean, J. Bhasker, A. Gardner, K. Lewis, F. Bernheim, J. P. Lang, B. Bergman, R. Fripp, M. Giles, G. Lake, I. McDonald, P. Sinfield) (BMI/ASCAP/SACEM)

Produced by S1 & Kanye West
Additional Production by Jeff Bhasker, Mike Dean for Dean’s List Productions & Andrew Dawson
Recorded by Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI.
Mixed by Manny Marroquin at Larrabee Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Assistant Mix Engineers: Christian Plata & Erik Madrid

Keyboards: Jeff Bhasker & Mike Dean for Dean’s List Productions
Guitar & Bass: Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions
Cello: Chris "Hitchcock" Chorney
Additional Vocals: Dwele
Chant Vocals: Alvin Fields & Ken Lewis
Engineered by Ken Lewis & Brent Kolatalo

Handclaps performed by Ian Allen, Wilson Christopher, Uri Djemal & Chris Soper

Dwele appears courtesy of E1 Music

Contains elements from the Cold Grits recording "It's Your Thing,” produced under license from Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Contains elements of "Afromerica (Francois Bernheim / Jeat-Pierre Lang/ Boris Bergman) published by Warner Chappell Music France (SACEM)/EMI Music Publishing(ASCAP). All rights administered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP). All Rights Reserved. Contains material sampled from "21st Century Schizoid Man" performed by King Crimson. Taken from the album: "In The Court Of The Crimson King" and composed by Fripp, McDonald, Lake, Giles & Sinfield (Universal Music Careers on behalf of E.G. Music Ltd. (BMI). Appears courtesy of DGM Ltd. on behalf of King Crimson.

4. ALL OF THE LIGHTS (Interlude)

5. ALL OF THE LIGHTS
(K. West, J. Bhasker, M. Jones, W. Trotter) (BMI/Copyright Control)

Produced by Kanye West for Very Good Beats/Hip Hop Since 1978. Co-Produced by Jeff Bhasker
Recorded by Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI & Noah Goldstein at Electric Lady Studios, NYC.

Rihanna’s vocals recorded by Marcos Tovar at WestIake Sound Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Mixed by Anthony Kilhoffer at Electric Lady Studios, NYC & Westlake Sound., West Hollywood., CA.
Assistant Engineers: Christian Mochizuki, Pete Bischoff & Phil Joly
Keyboards: Jeff Bhasker & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions
Piano: Elton John
Brass and Woodwinds: Danny Flam, Tony Gorruso & Ken Lewis
Horn Arrangement: Ken Lewis
Engineered by Brent Kolatalo
Orchestral Arranger & Conductor: Rosie Danvers
Producer: Tommy D
Trumpets: Mike Lovatt, Simon Finch., Andy Gathercole
French Horns: Tim Anderson, Tom Rumsby, Richard Ashton
Trombone: Mark Frost, Philip Judge
Flute: Chloe Vincent
Violins: Kotono Sato, Jenny Sacha
Viola: Rachel Robson
Cello: Rosie Danvers, Chris "Hitchcock" Chorney
Cello Arrangement: Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions
Additional Vocals: Rihanna, KiD CuDi, Tony Williams, The-Dream, Charlie Wilson, John Legend., Elly Jackson (La Roux), Alicia Keys, Elton John, Fergie, Ryan Leslie, Drake, Alvin Fields & Ken Lewis

KiD CuDi appears courtesy of Universal Motown Records.
Charlie Wilson appears courtesy of Jive Records.
John Legend appears courtesy of Getting Out Our Dreams/ Sony BMG Music Entertainment.
Elly Jackson (La Roux) appears courtesy of Interscope Records.
Alicia Keys appears courtesy of J Records.
Elton John appears courtesy of Mercury Records Limited.
Fergie appears courtesy of Interscope Records.
Drake appears courtesy of Young Money Entertainment/Cash Money Records.

6. MONSTER
feat. JAY-Z. Rick Ross. Nicki Minaj & Bon Iver
(K. West, S. Carter, P. Reynolds, M. Dean, W. Roberts, O. Maraj, J. Vernon, J. Bhasker) (BMI/ASCAP/Copyright Control)

Produced by Kanye West for Very Good Beats/Hip Hop Since 1978.
Additional production by Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions & Plain Pat
Recorded by Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, Hl
Mixed by Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Electric Lady Studios, NYC and Glenwood Place Studios, Burbank, CA

Assisted by Gaylord Holomalia, Christian Mochizuki & Pete Bischoff
Piano: Jeff Bhasker
Background Vocals: Justin Vernon (Bon Iver)

Nicki Minaj appears courtesy of Young Money/ Universal Motown.
Boil Iver appears courtesy of Jagjaguwar Records.

7. SO APPALLED
feat. Swizz Beatz, JAY-Z, Pusha T., Prynce Cy Hi & The RZA
(K. West, E. Wilson, M. Dean, S. Carter, T. Thornton, C. Young, K. Dean, R. Diggs, M. Mann) (BMI/ASCAP/Copyright Control/SESAC)

Produced by Kanye West for Very Good Beats/Hip Hop Since 1978 & No ID for Rich Daily Since 71.
Co-Produced by Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions.
Recorded by Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI and Noah Goldstein & Pete Bischoff at Electric Lady Studios, NYC.

Mixed by Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Electric Lady Studio, NYC
Assisted by Gaylord Holomalia. Christian Mochizuki & Pete Bischoff
Keyboards: Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions & Jeff Bhasker
Cello: Chris "Hitchcock” Chorney
Cello Arrangement: Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions.

Contains samples of the Manfred Mann’s Earth Band recording “You Are – I Am." Produced under license from Warner Bros. Records Inc., by arrangement with Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Used courtesy of Creative Music Limited. Written by M. Mann, published by Scalehand Limited.

 

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8. DEVIL IN A NEW DRESS
feat. Rick Ross
(K. West, R. Harrell, M. Dean, W. Roberts, M. Jones, C. King, G. Goffin)
(BMI/ SESAC/Copyright Control)
Produced by Blink! For One Shot Deal

Additional Production by Mike Dean for Dean’s List Production
Recorded by Andrew Dawson, AnthonyKilhoffer & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Avex Recording. Honolulu, HI and Noah Goldstein at Electric Lady Studios, NYC.

Mixed by Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Electric Lady Studios, NYC.
Assisted by Gaylord Holomalia, Christian Mochizuki & Pete Bischoff
Bass Guitar & Piano: Mike Dean fur Dean's List Productions

Contains samples of the recording "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" as performed by Smokey Robinson. Courtesy of Motown Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by C. King and G. Goffin, published by Screen Gerns-EMl Music Inc. (EMI).

9. RUNAWAY
feat. Pusha T
(K. West, E. Haynie, T. Thornton, J. Bhasker, M. Dean, M. Jones, J. Branch} (BMI/ASCAP/Copyright Control)

Produced by Kanye West for Very Good Beats/Hip Hop Since 1978
Co-Produced by Emile, Jeff Bhasker & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions
Recorded by Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean for Dean’s List Productions at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI
Assisted by Christian Mochizuki
Mixed by Anthony KiIhoffer at Westlake Sound Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Assistant Mix Engineer: Cary Clark
Background Vocals: Tony Williams
Additional Vocals: The-Dream
Keyboards: Jeff Bhasker
Cello: Chris "Hitchcock" Chorney

Contains a sample of "Expo 83" performed by Backyard Heavies, used courtesy of Gusto Records. Written by J. Branch and published by Metrolina Pub. Co. Inc. (BMI) Contains excerpts from Rick James' Live at Long Beach, CA, 1981, courtesy of Universal Music Enterprises. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

10. HELL OF A LIFE
(K. West, M. Caren, E. Wilson, M. Dean, S. Stewart, T. White, A. Iommi, J. Osbourne, W. Ward) (BMI/ASCAP)
Produced by Kanye West for Very Good Beats/ Hip Hop Since 1978. Co-Produced by Mike Caren, No ID for Rich Daily Since 71 & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions.

Recorded by Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI and Noah Goldstein at Electric Lady Studios, NYC.

Mixed by Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions, Anthony Kilhoffer & Andrew Dawson at Electric Lady Studios, NYC &Platinum Sound Recording, NYC.

Assisted by Gaylord Holomalia, Christian Mochizuki & Pete Bischoff.

Additional drum programming: Anthony Kilhoffer
Keyboards: Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions
Additional Vocals: Teyana Taylor & The-Dream

Teyana Taylor appears courtesy of Star Trak, LLC.

Contains samples of the Mojo Men recording “She s My Baby." Produced under license from Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Written by Sylvester Stewart, published by Clears Music, Inc. (BMI). All Rights Reserved. Contains samples of the Tony Joe White recording “Stud-Spider." Produce under license from Warner Bros. Records Inc. by arrangement with Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Written by T. White, published by Combine Music Corp. (BMI). Contains portions of "Iron Man”, written by T. Butler, A. Iommi, J. Osbourne and W.T. Ward, published by Essex Music International

11. BLAME GAME
feat. John Legend
(K. West, J. Franks, K. Mitchell, M. Dean, J. Stephens, R. James) (BMI/ASCAP/Copyright Control)

Produced by Kanye West for Very Good Beats/Hip Hop since 1978 & DJ Frank for Side 3 Entertainment.
Additional Production by Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions
Recorded by Andrew Dawson at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI and Noah Goldstein, Phil Joly & Ryan Gilligan at Electric Lady Studios, NYC
Mixed by Mike Dean for Dean’s List Productions , Andrew Dawson & Anthony Kilhoffer at Platinum Sound Recording, NYC
Piano & Bass: Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions
Cello played & arranged by Chris "Hitchcock” Chorney
Poem by Khloe Mitchell
Additional Vocals: Chris Rock and Salma Kenas

John Legend appears courtesy of Getting Out Our Dreams/Sony BMG Music Entertainment.

Contains elements of "Avri114" by Richard James. Published by Chrysalis Music Ltd. (PRS) administered by Chrysalis Songs (BMI). All rights reserved.

12. LOST IN THE WORLD
feat. Bon Iver
(K West, J. Bhasker, M. DiBango, J. Brown, J. Vernon, G. Scott-Heron) (BMI/ASCAP/SACEM)

Produced by Kanye West for Very Good Beats/Hip Hop Since 1978
Co-Produced by Jeff Bhasker
Recorded by Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI and Noah Goldstein at Electric Lady Studios, NYC.

Mixed by Anthony Kilhoffer at Henson Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Assisted by Alex Graupera, Christian Mochizuki & Pete Bischoff
Keyboards: Jeff Bhasker
Additional Drum Programming: Anthony Kilhoffer
Additional Vocals: Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), Charlie Wilson, Kay Fox, Tony Williams, Alicia Keys, Elly Jackson (La Roux)
Tribal Drum Programming: Ken Lewis
Chant Vocals: Alvin Fields & Ken Lewis
Engineered by Brent Kolatalo

Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) appears courtesy of Jagjaguwar Records.
Charlie Wilson appears courtesy of Jive Records.
Alicia Keys appears courtesy of J Records
Elly Jackson (La Roux) appears courtesy of Interscope Records.

Contains portions of "Soul Makossa," written by M. DiBango and published by Universal Musica Inc. (ASCAP) o/b/o Universal Publishing SAS (SACEM). Contains a sample of the recording "Think (About It)" as performed by Lyn Collins. Courtesy of Polydor Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Written by James Brown, published by Unichappel Music, Inc. (BMI) & Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI). All rights administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI). Contains samples of "The Woods" performed by Bon Iver, used courtesy of Jagjaguwar, Inc. Written by Justin Vernon, published by April Base Publishing (ASCAP). All rights administered by Chrysalis Music (ASCAP). All Rights Reserved. Contains samples of "Comment No. l” performed by Gil Scott-Heron, used courtesy of Flying Dutchman. Written by Gil Scott-Heron, published by Brouhaha Music (ASCAP).

13. WHO WILL SURVIVE IN AMERICA
(K. West, J. Bhasker, G. Scott-Heron) (BMI/ASCAP)

Produced by Kanye West for Very Good Beats/Hip Hop Since 1978
Co-Produced by Jeff Bhasker
Recorded by Andrew Dawson, Anthony Kilhoffer & Mike Dean for Dean's List Productions at Avex Recording Studio, Honolulu, HI and Noah Goldstein at Electric Lady Studios, NYC.

Mixed by Anthony Kilhoffer at Henson Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Assisted by Alex Graupera, Christian Mochizuki & Pete Bischoff
Keyboards: Jeff Bhasker
Additional Drum Programming: Anthony Kilhoffer
Additional Vocals: Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), Charlie Watson, Kay Fox, Tony Williams, Alicia Keys, Elly Jackson (La Roux)
Tribal Drum Programming: Ken Lewis
Chant Vocals: Alvin Fields & Ken Lewis
Engineered by Brent Kolatalo

Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) appears courtesy of Jagjaguwar Records.
Charlie Wilson appears courtesy of Jive Records.
Alicia Keys appears courtesy of J Records
Elly Jackson (La Roux) appears courtesy of Interscope Records.

Contains samples of "Comment No.1' performed by Gil Scott-Heron, used courtesy of Flying Dutchman. Written by Gil Scott-Heron, published by Brouhaha Music (ASCAP).

http://albumlinernotes.com/

 

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[Olu Dara]

Damn breh you seem to know a lot about Kanye and who write his shyt.. You must be an undercover Kanye fan

 

[RTF]

Mike Dean is a glorified session player. he doesn't make any "skeleton" beats. He just comes in and adds more cinematic on it.

Jeff Bhasker has more creative input than Mike Dean as he's often listed as a main producer.

No I.D. already said the melodies/samples/drums are either done by Kanye or other main listed producers. Then Kanye takes it to Dean to put some cinematic on that.

DIAND for example - B!nk beat. Kanye tells Dean to recreate the melody with teh guitar, keys etc. then Dean dioes it.

 

[ROFL_GUY]

Damn breh you seem to know a lot about Kanye and who write his shyt.. You must be an undercover Kanye fan

i used to be a fan...i own his 1st 2

when i hear "kanye is the GOAT musician" your either trolling or your intake and knowledge of music is severely limited
f

i just look up the album credits on www.albumlinearnotes.com



if your all koonye kardashian fans you should have the album booklets and already know these things



unless you didnt buy the album





kanye gettin slick with it now ttho... thats why theres no album booklet/credits/linear notes for "yeezus"

 

[HowardHughes]

Greatest producer of all time

Greatest rapper of all time

 

[The_King_of_Everything]

we eat in two weeks

 

[jimbean]

Muscian?

 

[Silver Surfer]

lol @ this child...wish I could slap you

 

[SummerNights]

negged n one star'd even though is not needed

 

[Eastside Get The Money]

I'm getting sick of the faux musician/producer (Ye, Puff etc)

shyt, I got a million basslines and melodies in my head I can hum to people, if I had access to some of the world's best musicians and the money to clear the best samples I'd make good music too

 

[BlackDroog]

IMO...Kanye is a top 10 Hip Hop producer of all time and a top 25 MC but it stops there...hundreds of Jazz, Blues and Rock musicians would be rated much higher than him based on playing a musical instrument at a high level.

Plus...I would classify him as a composer rather than a musician.


But i assume the general thesis of this thread is "Kanye West is great at creating music"...which I agree with.

 

[JuvenileHell]

smh @ GOAT musician