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Kanye West - Amazing ft. Young Jeezy
Artist: Kanye West
Featuring: Young Jeezy
Producer: Kanye West
Album: 808's & Heartbreak
Label: Def Jam/IDJMG
If you pop open that twice-used, dusty dictionary and look up the word “amazing,” you’ll read that it is defined as “inspiring awe, admiration or wonder.” Interestingly enough, these words, among many others, will undoubtedly be used to describe the latest musical voyage of Kanye West. Instead of continuing on the career path of the traditional rapper, West has ventured in a completely different sonic direction. Indeed, it is a path that inspires awe, and one that will leave many listeners wondering, “What is he doing?!” Regardless of this potential rift in perception, however, West is steadfast in his approach as an international pop star, not just an emcee. On album track Amazing, a Young Jeezy-assisted record that is one of only four tracks on the LP to feature a guest artist, the Chicago icon bridges the gap between his old sound and the new.
This song first appeared on the
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on December 8, 2008
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Only my boy Z would release a HOT KANYE TRACK LIKE THIS! I like this one better than the other two singles so far! Now I am pretty suped to hear the album actually...This is very creative and the beat is crisp and on-point. I am not a big Jeezy fan, but on here he gives a good contrast to Kanye on the voice box. I love the break in the beat before Jeezy comes on. This is definitely another CERTIFIED DJ BLAZE BANGER!!!
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2008 |
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I was feelin it at first but the writing got weaker as the song went on and the chorus repeated 4 or 5 times. Jeezy was good though
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2008 |
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i like this shit.. his other artist feature on his new album is better though
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2008 |
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heard it a couple days ago....But it's still as hot as the first time i listened to it. Kanye is a MONSTER!!!
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2008 |
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its lyk Kanye thinks hes a singer now!!! hahaha thats amazing!!! but on th real i said it before and ill say it again LOSS THE AUTO TUNE!!! ill just never understand this guy... th only reason it got 3 stars is jezzy!!!
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2008 |
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ps th pikture looks lyk GCHeros
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2008 |
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Freaky beat!!! Is he going to leak the whole album before it comes out or what.
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Hot song. I'm still going to download Kanye and buy Luda tho. Kanye's always been one of my favorites but Luda's been coming out with nothing but fire lately. (For those of you who aren't aware both albums come out on the same day) I have a feeling Kanye is going to sell more because...he's Kanye... but, with all due respect, Luda deserves it more than he does; he's been putting out nothing but fire for 8 years now and has yet to get the respect he deserves. Anyone have any thoughts on whose going to sell more?
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2008 |
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dis track and the new one he did with weezy is enough for me to buy 808 copies of 808s and heart breaks..a lot of people been hatin on kanye singing but i think he perfected the craft of autotune a lot better then a handfull of artists...if you dont like this then you dont know how to be open-minded with music..kanye's legacy continues
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2008 |
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..o and this is very stupid of me to say but i feel asleep with my ipod on..and when this track came on and the jungle noise started screaming right before jeezy moves in for the kill..it scared the crap out of me...he sampled similar african tribal noises in love lockdown too. they always get me off guard.
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2008 |
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Kanye is on some hard shit right now!! People hatin saying he sucks now but of course his music gonna change when he been through hardships recently and his music gonna reflect this. The 808 drums and the beat throughout his songs on the album is fresh!! Kanye already proved he is a great mc and he is just switchin the style up. So versatile..who cares that a lot of his songs aint considered hip hop no more cuz he changing the whole game right now. Sick song right here wit Yeezy and Jeezy killed it. This could be my fav song of the whole album. No cars, hoes, clothes none of that shit on this one. Yall can keep hatin but Kanye is gonna sell big on this album and he is a genius no matter what you think. Who would be creative enough to make a album with just 808 tribal beats up on it and who would have the balls to do it and receive all the criticism. Keep up the good work!! This is classic!!
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2008 |
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noooo...kanye. my thing with kanye is...i like some of his beats and his lyrics..but he just can't sing...n the it's not distorted enough for me to really like it..i'm sorry it's just hard for me to tolerate his voice...i dunno it just is, it's gonna take me time, but i'll get there, but rite now his voice is just not good for me. not hatin' cus i like kanye...n i like his new style, his voice just ruins it for me...
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Kanye and Jeezy hookin up for part 2! I gotta admit, I had high expectation for this one, but they were ALMOST met fully. The production on this gets another notch in Kanye's "wow" factor, as he is killin it on the boards lately! Jeezy does his thing on here too, I CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS ALBUM! This one has gotta be a 3.9/5!
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2008 |
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Genius this man is!
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The song started off strong, but then it became redundant. Jeezy's part was weak, and the transition was just weird. Beat isnt bad, that's why this deserves a 3 at least.
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2008 |
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Great track, excellent production. As far as I can tell, production is actually the feature of this album; it's simply "amazing." I respect what 'Ye is doing and i'm copping this album when it comes out.
4*, of course. not just cuz it's kanye. but because I really like this music. |
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Amazing!!!! I know you saw that coming... :)
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Whatever Kanye tries to do he succeeds in, can't wait for his album which is comin soon
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Forgot to rate it :p
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I heard this yesterday. I had to say that the beat went off! The song was really tyte! I personally really wished that Kanye didn't put so much distortion on the vocals and let them be a little more cleaner. I hope he hears this feedback from many and he'll hit the studio again and redo them smoother and cleaner. I feel if he did that, it would be a 5 star classic...INSTANT! I heard the other leaks as well. I'd have to say my favorite tracks are "Heartless" & "Paranoid" and "Street Lights". I can't wait to get it! It's going to be ill getting a CD on MONDAY!
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2008 |
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I've had the privilege to listen to the entire album as of last night except for the first song 'say you will' and the apparent secret last song thats supposidly acapella but the rest is exactly how kanye says it... AMAZING! i dont care what anyone says about this album it's going to be unreal! His lyrics are so simple yet so complex. As well Z the album has 4 guest features including this one and of course one with wayne and the other 2 are with his label signee Kid Cudi.
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2008 |
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This song bangs without question, but f that ya'll gotta hear all the other tracks I've heard from this album. "Coldest Winter"," Tell everybody THAT you know". (classic track without question) Street lights which is a really powerful song if you ask me, Paranoid which is a 80's song all the way. @*#$! what everybody says!! This album will be classic! BDF said it! This one sounds like a old negro spiritual by the way.
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That pause between Kanye and Jeezy threw me off at first, but it kinda reminds me of how they did it on "Put On."
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2008 |
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so amazing (X4???)
ya'll think thats hard to do? hip hop fans are funny |
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Kanye on the autotune once again, I gotta admit, anytime I listen to a Kanye song I go, "wow, thats unique" and thats huge right now with a lot of generic music coming out. Surprisingly I liked Jeezys part more, recently havent been digging him at all.
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Kanye's a genius.
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2008 |
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I've heard the whole album now and it's ridiculous 'Anyway' is definatly the best track on the cd it has such a retro beat and 'welcome to heartbreak' is a close second. This album is going to be CLASSIC! kid cudi rips it as well in both of his songs im looking forward to seeing more g.o.o.d. music from him!
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The chorus does get extremely repetitive very fast. Other than that it is a good track and production is smooth. I like the break before jeezy's verse too.
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"Amazing" was an appropriate title for this track.
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THIS IS DOPE!!! I'M A LIL TIRED OF THE AUTO TONED VOICE THOUGH!
IT GOES HARD, CAN'T WAIT FOR THE ALBUM TO DROP. |
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Mr. West is in the buildin'!!!.... Best off the album so far... he was smart ta put Jezzy in there too... :-0
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this song is great. im getting this cd the day it comes out. every track ive heard so far is hot. [tell everybody that you know is by far my fav tho]
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I really like beat and Jeezy's contribution. Noticed Ye has been doing the T-Pain thing and I figured it would show up again. I kinda like it, but I feel its getting a little played out since T doesn't really use it as much as everybody else. Beat is sick, I like the production.
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Man, if you can't appreciate and enjoy this song, you need to get your head straight.
This was straight FIRE |
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Nice song very different pretty damn good.
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The only nice thing about this is that lil 6 second intro before all the bullshit starts
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Yes! I'm feeling this right here! It's creative, I like the beat and Kanye sounds tight on here. In fact, I like this better than the other singles. Young Jeezy always doin his thing too...I can't wait for Ye's album!
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First of all...let me say I'm the biggest Kanye fan on this website. LOL. I didn't listen to ALL the leaks yet, but I have to say Paranoid is my favorite one (formerly known as "Any Way") feat. Kid Cudi. It does have that retro beat. It's real funny because this past summer, I became an 80s Pop and Party music junkie...with Eddie Murphy's "Party All The Time" being the spearhead. It's funny that Kanye and I were thinking the same...especially with what he did on Paranoid. Heartless, Paranoid & STRRET LIGHTS (I agree BDF44...it's a powerful record) are my favorites. I still agree "Amazing" is still "Amazing", but it just could have had less distortion on Kanye's vocals. It would have made it even better. Oh, and please...let's get one thing straight here: KANYE WEST IS NOT DOING THE "T-PAIN THING" ON THIS ALBUM! T-Pain makes R&B/Hip Hop with the auto tune, on completely different settings and a different style. Between all the songs I've heard from this album fr om Ye sound like minimalist music, pop rock, soft rock, borderline emo and pop. He's beyond hip hop right now and people need to expand their minds. This is POP ART! Ye coined the new genre term!
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2008 |
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One Word: Dope!!!!
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i absolutely agree with you michaelhannah, he put too much distortion. lol i thought the song ended be4 jeezy's verse. but overall this is a banger even though jeezy got a weak verse
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2008 |
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damn ye' why you gotta be 5 steps ahead of the game?!!!! .... one word : "AMAZING!!!!!" .... THE only down side to this song is that jeezy comes in twards the ending .... should have done it the same way as "put on" ..... but yup kanye is my favorit artist new, old, s#!7's st8 up Classic
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tired of this singin sh$t his next CD supposed to be a whole love cd str8 garbage...Jeezy stayed true to himself tho
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kanye is in a diffrent world right now, this song is AMAZING. he cant be touched right now, kanye keep doin ya thing. HI HATA'S!!!!!
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Yes it is Amazinnn!!!
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