Kanye's "Backhanded Apology" | All of the Lights Breakdown

[@ChristianFoleyRaps]

Hey man, I'm a music teacher in the UK, focusing on sample-based beatmaking for students who are excluded from regular school. I use your videos in class, as they are amazing - the kids love them. Thank you so much.

[@jonesconrad1]

Nice work mate. I bet they are much more interested in that

[@ashtmslf2315]

It's impressive how you put such well edited videos out so frequently

[@stoowie4856]

Called presets

[@dreddiknight]

Agreed

[@bagboy9200]

Very consistent content creator!....And its always fire 🔥

[@sirfizz6518]

Minimizing is not a cool look FYI. Editing is nothing without great concepts, scripting, planning, lighting and filming etc. 😊

[@esoteridactyl]

Just writing these videos takes time, I can't believe he pumps one out every week.

[@ajuister]

MBDTF is Kanye's magnum opus. May not be my personal favorite, I personally can listen to the college dropout everyday all day, but it's so perfect for what it is. Best album of the 2010's in my opinion

[@napoleansolo5849]

Yes

[@maryannappiagyei4277]

Agree. Album hip hop best. 2010s

[@pervertedalchemist9944]

Kanye pulled out all the stops for "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy". He had everything riding on its success - which is why it is considered his best album.

[@MrMiguelForster]

I cant be the only one who thinks everything after graduation is trash 😂

[@WoozyYami]

@@MrMiguelForster you're not the only one but yall have no taste

[@MrMiguelForster]

@@WoozyYami 808s sounds like me playing with fl studio when I was 12, everything after that sounds good sonically but its just pretentious crap lol

[@thomasnelson5758]

@@MrMiguelForster You might not be the only one but I can surely tell you that you are the wrong ones

[@sho-m-er5194]

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[@rafaeljp]

I'm huge fan of 808s & Heartbreak, despite the general opinion about the album. It was a change in Kanye music that I think nobody was prepare at that time, and people look at it now and realize how important was the album, it change the game

[@Canelo3]

So true. I remember a lot of people hating on 808’s when it came out due to it sounding different and the high bar set by Graduation before it. With the benefit of hindsight, ppl finally see that it was groundbreaking and inspired the sound of hip hop over the following decade+

[@saqib7965]

Ik he was a genius around that time 4 classic albums back to back was rare

[@oyinwaritimi1820]

Probably my favorite

[@seanjohnson7367]

My problem with 808s always has been that Kanye claimed he wasn't using the production and autotune on it as a crutch. Instead he was supposedly using those maligned elements to create a concept album. Then I saw him at Coachella and his singing was terrible even with Autotune. At that moment, his production on 808s really did feel like a crutch for his subpar performance ability. I'll always love Kanye's stuff, but sometimes he's full of shit.

[@keldrickdunn6430]

Bro is consistently great and improving with each drop, AND giving us more on other channels??? Salute to you and the team, my good sir 🫡

[@gemsound]

Kanye wasn’t wrong tho. That “Single Ladies” video was re-enacted by everyone you could think of that year. It broke the Internet…I don’t even remember the video or song Taylor Swift won for.🤷🏾‍♂️

[@mjstray7961]

Beyoncé won the far more important “Video of the Year” award while Swift won “Best Video by a Female Artist”, he was in the wrong. Beyoncé didn’t even side with him.

[@vogelvogeltje]

😂😂 when Beyoncé doesn’t even f with your attempt, you know you in the wrong.

[@ScottThePisces]

@@zym6687 EXACTLY

[@mjstray7961]

@@zym6687 I didn’t make the rules for the award show, I wouldn’t have cared if Beyoncé won both awards. All I was pointing out was that the “Video of the Year” award is seen as more prestigious and Beyoncé won that award.

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

@@mjstray7961Pretty sexist really

[@OrionVX]

You’r videos are amazing. The delivery, details. You can reflect the main ideas of each album and artist!

[@diggingthegreats]

🙏🙏

[@zaggnutt]

Despite what I feel about Kanye now, this album is a masterpiece. I hope he gets all the help he needs.

[@derrikferguson3219]

It really is a masterpiece.

[@kyussfan6]

Yeah, a fist to his mouth

[@KnowledgeSeeker78491]

​@@derrikferguson3219I personally liked 808 the best, but I guess I'm in the minority

[@derrikferguson3219]

Yeah that's fine. The receipt of music is a subjective experience. @@KnowledgeSeeker78491

[@Yore-Nemesis]

8/10

[@noirknight9770]

I really love how every kanye album is a story about where he was at life at that point..makes it relatable to the person listening..its like how the quote goes , if you're a fan of kanye you're a fan of yourself

[@wifimanboy]

This is one of Kanye's best crafted songs. The amount of detail put into this song is impressive not one bar or note goes to waste.

[@NerdyFrames2000]

Despite all the controversy this man has caused. You cant get him out of your head and can't blame ya. Kanye is a genius. A mad, misunderstood genius.

[@joshb9516]

I only listen to that album when I pronounced it kane west.

[@dopeboyfreshest1]

This is the single greatest deconstruction of a single song I've ever heard, seen, and felt... ever! This is your best video yet! Thank you ❤

[@tshore0601]

You just don't miss. Love this album.

[@diggingthegreats]

🙏🙏

[@ajwilson1985]

Class in session. One of the only channels I have notifications on

[@diggingthegreats]

🙏I appreciate you

[@Canelo3]

Great video! Such a beautiful, complex, multi-layered song. MBDTF was such a rich album sonically. It’s weird looking back and remembering how Ye was portrayed after 808’s and the Taylor Swift incident. I remember it feeling as though he was really going to stop making music forever - even President Obama dissed him lol. His antics combined with the fact that many ppl didn’t appreciate 808’s when it first came out turned him into an underdog. And then he came back with what many consider to be his best album.

[@emilebaujard7048]

I wanna work in the music industry and you are a huge inspiration to me man !

[@diggingthegreats]

🙏🙏🙏Definitely check out the new channel and podcast - going much deeper with the guests than I can in these videos (links in description, explanation in video). I think you'd dig it

[@chickenpw33]

A way I’ve always looked at All Of The Lights and the interlude before it, is that he is “changing acts” in his performance and slowing it down. The first few songs are big and letting everyone know Kanye can still rap and he knows it. The literal interlude sets the stage for him to get up in front of everyone and address his behavior and actions. He is explaining how everything looks and feels to him. Quite a lot of pressure. “Turn up the lights in here baby I want y’all to see this” could mean “look at everything going on in my life outside of fame “.

[@jesperschultz2727]

Not gonna change my view of Kanye, but an amazing analyses of this song. I've heard analyses of the song before and they didn't come close to this, but you make it sound perfectly spot on! Excellent work, once again!

[@ScruFaceJeanOfficial]

Somehow you made this song better for me. ✊🏿

[@bp2000k]

I feel like MBDTF is a reflection of what’s going on about him today. It’s more than just Rap & very spiritual tho. One of the most craziest album in music history.

[@peteyesco]

Definitely my favorite Kanye album. More analysis on MBDTF, please!

[@DJTheDJ.]

Yo bro I love your videos my professor is 9th wonder and Id love to see a video on him and some of his work

[@Jalexander14]

Incredible stuff! Wow! Never would have known this 🥹 Kanye is a genius and with these metaphors just shows how much more he is 🙌

[@WareWolf831]

All of the light is one of the most beautiful intros to any song ever

[@krisxandrabolivar7973]

kanye was right

[@shiven513]

Shut up

[@franckateba2970]

This album was something else every song in that album was out of ordinary. All of the lights was soooooooooo great. Thank you for this episode

[@benedictjephcote6815]

Another thing about the everything-turned-up quality of 'All of the Lights' is that it's not overwhelming for someone with bipolar going through mania/hypomania, instead it's music turned up in sympathy with one's amped up frequency/intensity -it's the level you feel 'you need' in that part of your wave.

[@cxsanchez28]

I've always thought that 808s & Heartbreak came from Katt Williams' dis in WNO of "you can't make a song without a sample"

[@shawncharles6077]

I’m locked in of course. Great video again. Can’t wait to listen to the podcast. I think the artwork logo would be dope on a shirt or other merch. That’s fire 🔥

[@diggingthegreats]

🔥🔥🔥

[@omarrochdi1583]

Bruh this channel is dope!!!! I wish I had you as my music teacher back in school

[@TYBO-xl1xz]

I have to actually listen to this album because to me Late Registration is my favorite album from him

[@diggingthegreats]

Late Registration is also 🔥

[@rizingpho3nix]

OMG I wish you could cover Kanye West's song "Gorgeous" with Kid Cudi. That song is crazy and more importantly Kid cudi's hook was the chef's kiss.

[@e66iu]

Thank you. I've been trying to put into words why that song makes me sad. Everybody I know thinks it's because i got depression (jesus is the one), but it's deeper. Kanye said "I used to want this thing forever, ya'll can have it back."

[@HorneATL]

7:12 Now subscribed to the new channel. Love what you’re bringing to us!!

[@saqib7965]

Rihanna also payed homage with the kanye floating stage from the saint pablo tour and his red outfit from donda listening party /ruanway vma performance

[@chbrabo]

Man u break it, this channel is the real goty

[@bl2528]

Though Graduation is my personal favorite KW album, I acknowledge the impact that 808 and Heartbreaks had in influencing the next wave of hip hop production for the next decade. And I also can see why MBDTW is considered his magnum opus.

[@FalseFlagAmerican]

This is really solid, interesting and I appreciate engaging with this intelligent, passionate content.

[@jesseshort8]

Excited about the new channel Brandon.

[@diggingthegreats]

🎉🎉🎉 Me too, lots more great stuff on the way 🙏

[@coreyworthingtonii9230]

MBDTF is my favourite album of ALL TIME. So many bangers and so much talent all in one album.

[@MusicFromAnotherTime]

At the end of each video where you point to a past video, how long do you stand there perfectly still staring into the camera without blinking? I like to imagine its for hours.

[@diggingthegreats]

“We good? We get it? Can I move?!?”

[@David__J]

Bravo on opening a new channel for the content over most creators that would just make a partron and put em there

[@stadium999]

808s is a process record. a rare insight. it won nothing? nah, it won our hearts.

[@90cpett]

Favourite channel on KZbin mate. Love your videos

[@Samdud]

You should make a video about homecoming! That’s my favorite Kanye song!

[@saqib7965]

A masterpiece song, album

[@philipngo5005]

You made me fall inlove with the album all over again.

[@niceguyeddie]

This song gave me goosebumps when I first heard it

[@obertcal11]

It’s criminal how underrated this channel is!!!

[@MrBobbyFreakout]

Love hearing more about one of my fave albums. i miss the old kanye.

[@ucopiedyibo1959]

Great Video! Can you please do a video on the purple tape in the future?

[@killagilla24]

This guy knows music.

[@alexj835]

300k subs now?! This channel was always going to blow. Guy is too talented of a creator.

[@Ramos-Lavina]

DTG never misses… every vids a banger💯

[@jesseshort8]

Not the biggest fan of Ye but I've always lived this song.

[@nocrownking97]

damn, you're good at this!

[@valdemarnoer1031]

Love your way of making videos!

[@kidsonicofficial]

"Turn up the Lights in here, extra bright I want you to see this" could also mean the constant media attention that follows celebrities.

[@benjaminpaz5854]

These vids are amazing. Love the Kanye content.

[@thatmightyninja8465]

May you please do a few vids on Nujabes. I feel in my deepest heart that both Dilla and Nujabes were two of the greatest producers and there's a lot of people that need to know about the genius of Nujabes

[@T_R_O_Y_McClure]

I have an unusual comment. I have posed this question to as many people as possible that have a great knowledge of sampling. I need help solving a 30 year arguement. In group home's living proof intro there is a collage of samples of variations of "im ready" who is the very first voice we hear? And where is it from? I think you may be the man for the job. Any help is much appreciated.

[@asanteamin9321]

You the man bro! Another masterpiece video. Thankyou!

[@Vago94]

Best videos on youtube. Keep up all the hard work. Here's your flowers while I can still give them to you 💐

[@Phat_TONY]

hows anyone in our days even give him any time?

[@EdgeKnox]

Man, your videos are amazing.

[@marcoboulais475]

I’ve always had the hunch that the piano from the Temple of the Golden Pavilion by Philip Glass inspired the intro to Runaway. I’m curious what your thoughts are.

[@8teenOfficial]

A+ video fr. Please make more videos about edm legends too like the Daft Punk videos ❤

[@mvm8397]

Never cared about the whole Taylor Swift thing, but I just can't rock with someone who says "slavery was a choice" with their whole chest. I don't care who you lost. We all lose people.

[@roofkorean2067]

He apologised for it as he said it when he was off his meds. He also never had a solid meaning of what he meant by that...

[@saqib7965]

He didn't say that read between the lines "mental slavery is a choice"

[@natura808]

You’re doing amazing job, thank you!

[@electrixfyingipod6206]

Can you please explain how 808’s and heartbreak change the whole genre of hip hop this album is so influential and hip hop would look totally different without it

[@WC.mp3]

Great video it is cool that you got to talk to the horn producer and you get a podcast and a second channel! Still checking Donny Hathaway your favorite Christmas artist? How it was created is crazy! Imagine a friend of a friend was a professional songwriter and your song was released!!!

[@diggingthegreats]

🙏🙏 THIS CHRISTMAS NOW AND FOREVER 😂

[@badbelly]

Always a quality video

[@diggingthegreats]

🙏🙏🙏

[@generalinformation3507]

All of the lights is an incredible song, The sound is Big & Rich. He made Taylor Swift a superstar, because there's nothing extraordinary about that woman. And he was absolutely right when he grabbed that Mic and said Beyoncé should have won that award. If it weren't for kanye, fame And superstardom would have left Taylor Swift back in 2009. We all know this, but nobody wanted to back kanye at the time🤷🏿

[@modestoestudio]

Another fantastic video!! This channel just keeps raising the bar everytime. Congrats man

[@lucristianx]

The layered Star Wars reference got me to subscribe

[@younghan3573]

I liked you interpretation of his metaphors, but are there concrete examples of Kayne backing them up? Some sort of Rosetta stone to translate his stories?

[@FKnox123]

I'm predicting 1M subs for this channel soon 💪

[@diggingthegreats]

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[@lRlMlGl]

Bruv I was literally just thinking about you uploading a new video lol

[@diggingthegreats]

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[@indestruct4000]

If you have ever lived at the housethat was the party spot everyone went to when it was time to get crazy instead of being one of the ones that went to someone else's house to party, then you got a small glimpse of what it is like to live as a famous person. Privacy takes on a whole new level of importance. Sometimes you just want to just chill, but can't you are the spot...

[@apersonontheinternet4071]

Bro a podcast is literally perfect for your channel. Cant wait

[@diggingthegreats]

🙏🙏🙏 Very excited to publish these longform interviews

[@GiangHPham]

“My beautiful dark twisted fantasy” is top 5 best album any genre of all time.

[@munny_1206]

Your look of amazement as he talks about the 20 something horns

[@AverageBlud]

I'm early! Stoked for this video

[@ScottThePisces]

14:00 i'm pretty sure Kanye was supposed to be at this show, based on all of the staging and themes throughout. Especially when All of the Lights went straight into Run This Town with Jay Z

[@JWMCMLXXX]

“Rihanna singing All of the Lights’ at a Half-time show while pregnant is like an episode of Black Mirror.” Jeeeeesus. That’s deep. I thought this song was flexing about success.😮

[@ScottThePisces]

We gonna need MBDTF 2 this time round 😭

[@davidhardy5670]

This is partially related but i always wondered if the "cop lights, flash lights, Spot lights" line was a not so subtle allusion to "Flashlight" by Parliament Funkadelic. i wonder if anyone else ever thought about that line.

[@broolkeez]

Another dope one bro 👑🔥💪🏽💯‼️

[@TheFDream]

There will never be another artist like this man

[@ducklabsgaming4676]

Fingers crossed!

[@TheFDream]

@@ducklabsgaming4676 Wanna tussle?

[@davehandelman2832]

Love these!!!

[@dmtrspen]

I personally love MBDTF better than college dropout because it’s a more complex and interesting to listen to besides just the raps. The album is classy yet displays arrogance. As we all know, there are not many songs that have such a simple build up and crazy drop like “Runaway”.

[@matttheking1655]

The greatest Kanye West album, and probably one of the greatest album from all genre of music...👌

[@Nattydread987]

Great channel !!!

[@HandscharGeorgeCostanza]

You blew my mind man subbed

[@tobbetobster9930]

Banger video as always

[@KnowledgeSeeker78491]

I've listened to this song like 3 times in the last week... Google is obviously all in my business

[@mojojojo6400]

Top hip-hop albums front to back all time

[@slickvisualpoetry]

Weird. Can't seem to find the podcast on Pocetcast or Tdl.

[@diggingthegreats]

May not be listed yet, but I sent the feed to everywhere I could find, so hopefully soon!

[@danieledgell7465]

You apologized to Vegas but not middle schools for looking “gross”? Hahahahaa But seriously, I always thought Kanye was a misunderstood genius. But I didnt even see any of this. Which makes you even MORE of a musical genius. I am humbled.