So, the other day, I was pondering on who could possibly be Kanye’s successor. It’s a tough one, right? That guy has done so much, from music to fashion, and he’s such a big personality.
First, I jumped onto Reddit, just to see what people were saying. I found this thread, and it was a mixed bag. Some folks were like, “Childish Gambino is kinda close,” but then they were quick to point out that Gambino is really his own thing. I mean, every album is a totally new vibe, right?
Then I thought, “Let’s break down Kanye’s career.” I started looking at his journey, especially those first twelve years after his debut. It was a wild ride, from “The College Dropout” to “Yeezus.” Each album brought something new, some crazy beats, some deep lyrics.
- Started with Reddit discussions to gather public opinions.
- Reflected on Kanye’s career, focusing on his evolution.
- Analyzed the comparison between Travis Scott and Kanye.
- Considered other artists mentioned, like Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, The Creator.
- Looked into Kanye’s personal life and name change for context.
- Explored Kanye’s collaborations, particularly with Drake.
And Travis Scott’s name kept popping up. People compared him to “Yeezus”-era Kanye, musically. But I don’t know. Travis is all about those hype tracks, those bangers. Kanye, though, he’s got that whole personality thing, you know? People care about what he says, what he does, even if they don’t always agree.
One comment really stuck with me: “There is no successor to Kanye West, and there never will be.” And I started to think, maybe they’re right. Maybe we’re looking for something that doesn’t exist. Kanye is unique. There won’t be another one. He was like the first iPhone, and everyone else is just, well, updating the version.
I also looked into other names – Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, The Creator. But they’re all so different. Kendrick is a lyrical genius, but he’s not really like Kanye. Tyler is super creative, but he’s got no street cred, as one person pointed out. It’s like, the streets gotta vibe with you, and I don’t think Tyler has that in the same way Kanye did.
Then I dug a little deeper into Kanye’s personal stuff. Did you know he legally changed his name to “Ye”? He said “Kanye West” was his slave name. That’s deep, man. And he’s been open about his struggles, which I think makes him more relatable to some people.
I even looked at his music video direction and collaborations. Remember “Best I Ever Had” by Drake? Kanye directed that. And they’ve worked together on other tracks too, like “Find Your Love.” It’s interesting to see how he’s influenced or worked with other artists. There is also a track named Lord I Need You which samples Bribabineaux’s Make Me Over, but the thing is, Kanye did not inform her about it.
So, after all this digging, where did I end up? Well, I’m still not sure there’s a clear successor. Kanye’s a one-of-a-kind, a mix of so many things. He’s a musical innovator, a fashion icon, a controversial figure, and a deeply personal artist. Maybe there won’t be another Kanye, and maybe that’s okay. Maybe we should just appreciate these artists for who they are, not who they might replace.
What do you all think? It’s a fun discussion, right?
