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Kanye West - Love Lockdown
Artist: Kanye West
Producer: Kanye West
Album: 808's & Heartbreak
Label: Def Jam/IDJMG
Before Kanye West was tabbed to close last Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards, word had already begun to circulate on the Net that he had a new single and album in the works. Indeed, both rumors are true, as the Chicagoan is preparing for a December 16 release of 808’s & Heartbreak, his fourth studio album in the last five years. West’s name was in the spotlight last week, but unfortunately it wasn’t solely because of his new singing style or the throwback grey digs he donned at the awards. The same day that Def Jam released a supposedly mastered version (we are still suspicious) of West’s new single, Love Lockdown, the musician and his manager were arrested at LAX after an altercation with a member of the paparazzi, and charged with felony vandalism. Ironically, it was West who found himself behind bars by the end of the day.
Update: Kanye has provided a newly-mastered version of Love Lockdown.
This song first appeared on the
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on September 22, 2008
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So hot! This is such a creative and ingenious way for Kanye to take hip hop, I can't remember any other kind of style similar to this. I am definetly feeling the new Kanye look here, but it also sounds like an unmixed kind of version. Still, Kanye proves again that he is a pure genius. He said on his blog that this was his favorite song he has ever recorded, so we'll see how the rest of the album ends up!
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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what a bore
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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alittle different but still a nice track from Mr. West.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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Classic.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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I like the track....but I hope this isn't the mastered version...because the hook sounds distorted...or maybe its just me...
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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i really was impressed with this track. this isnt the real version though. it doesnt official come out until oct. 2 (i hope).
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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by the way, you can tell its not the right one cuz u can hear kanye or somebody clapping for real. listen to the hook carefully.....
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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i thought the album was A GOOD ASS JOB? i guess i was wrong. Im sick of his auto tuner stuff. He needs to leave the singing to Bilal, Dwele, and John Legend. He's a rapper not a pop star. or T-Pain. West is my favorite rapper but im losing alot of respect and now i gotta put Game and Jay up there.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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Crazy!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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I agree with cb, West is not just a rapper, he's a producer, and if he wants to express his hip hop game on another level then so be it. I can dig it and others can too, this track is a big up for me... love the works.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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im not sure whether i like it or not but its a classic for now
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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I hate to say it Mr. West but I don't know what you are thinkin on this sh*t. I got respect for him because he is always going places no one else has ever been, but that doesnt make it a good song. Personally I wont listen to this. I am pissed I am gonna here this on the radio all the time. It will be a hit for sure, but that doesnt make it good, just ask pretty much all mainstream hip hop right now........ This dont cut it for me, but I am still lookin forward to the album.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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This is what I call a Beetles Bass Blues Samba Groove right here. I've never heard anything like it. EVER. By the way I think this is how he wanted it recorded, muffled and raw! WHY? Cause like I said I've never heard anything like it, EVER~!! Kanye is the Leader of Music for this era and we are witnessing one of the greats at rare form right b4 our very eyes. Expect more artist to follow his lead as usual. This Will be His ALBUM OF THE YEAR year. AFter deserving it every year, now he will finally get it. I expect 808's and Heartbreak to be his most memorable album to date. Why? Cause the guy just gets better and more bizarre every year.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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You know much respect to Kanye. I was, in fact still am a huge fan.
But I really don't feel this track. I really miss the best of Kanye which was college dropout, this new stuff just makes me miss the old. Not hatin. I still love Kanye. But this really isn't like him. Really odd track. |
| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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The quality of this version is absolutely horrendous, so I hope that gets a makeover first of all because I'm starting to wonder if "Love Lockdown" is really as bad as it sounds. From a hip-hop perspective, this track is probably the worst song I've ever heard in my life. But from a music enthusiast perspective, the record really isn't painfully terrible. "Love Lockdown" solidifies the notion that Kanye no longer wants to limit himself as merely a rapper. After the overwhelming success of "Graduation" and the GITD Tour, he's nothing less than an international pop star now. I'm not expecting much from "808's & Heartbreaks" because my love for hip-hop always overpowers my appreciation for the stuff they call "other music." Sorry, Kanye, but this ain't for me.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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been listening to this joint for a few days now...still kinda lost every time i hear it. very odd vibe and no rapping (or singing technically) at all, so what does that make it? maybe just another hit for kanye i dunno bout this 1
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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im feelin this, it has that raw sound to it like he recorded this in a dirty basement lmao, sound quality isnt everything, prince's dirty mind album sounded so raw and its considered a classic
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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This whole song I was waiting for the "real beat" to drop. I really didnt think this would keep on going for the FULL 4 minutes. But i guess in the end... it's just OK.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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i was also wondering a week ago when this came out why the bass quality is so bad. I guess he did this on purpose cuz even the mastered version and all the different downloads on the internet are like that. I havent found one where the quality is clear. Personally, it makes the song better. The beat is so simple but it is perfect for Ye's vocals. I like this blues/r&b song. This shyt is hot and it is a classic. Might not get a lot of radioplay though. 5!!!
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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creative is kanye west
lyrically and in the production phase ups to west |
| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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From the moment I saw the performance, I knew this was a classic. I think Kanye knows exactly what he's doing. I'm glad Kanye is being original and creative. He's taking urban music to an entirely different level. Of course, some of the fans aren't going to be able to get with it because they are too closed minded. That's okay. You guys will just miss out. Like Ye says ,if you keep your love "locked down", you lose. Simple as that. I know this isn't the fully mastered version, but it's a suitable version for now. I know when it officially drops, it will go straight to #1 and the video will be even crazier!
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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im def feelin the new direction hes goin, cant wait for 808's & Heartbreak
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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I can't rate this...
At least not right now... I'm debating with myself about this song, Because Kanye is my favorite rapper... But i wish he would please put the auto-turner down, PLEASE KANYE! |
| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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I wanna keep this short and sweet--This song sucks.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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KINDA WEIRD,TO ME KANYE HAS AFEW MISS AND HIT TRACKS,AND FOR ME THIS IS A MISS I LIKED IT WHEN HE WAS DUIN HIS THING ON PUT ON AND STUFF LIKE THAT NOT THIS BUT ILL LET IT GROW ON ME FOR AWHILE AND SEE HOW IT GOES..
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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the un-mastered version was way more hype and way better.. the hook on this sounds soooo off. this sucks.
im keeping my "live" version on my mp3 player... |
| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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if this is a preview of what his new album will be like, NO THANX
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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Original track! I didn't expect something like this, it surprised me...it was a good surprise to ascertain he sings well, that the song has a good melody and a really peculiar production, but it was a really bad suprise to hear another voice computerized. Why don't u sing with your voices?! It's more than I can bear.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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I won't get to listen to this until 3rd Period, im in 1st right now lol, But i seen a few comments on some of his last songs and this one about how Kanye is changin hip hop and everything, and its not true.. Kanye isn't really changing anything IMO, he's just letting his creativity flow.. he's not the Leader of Music for this era either, BDF, Lil Wayne is, and i'm not sayin that because i like him, and i'm not sayin that because people say he's the "Greatest Rapper Alive", i'm saying it because its TRUE, what is this world made up more of, adults or children? Children, and who do they want to listen to, Kanye or Wayne?, Wayne, face it, Weezy just gets out to a more wider audience,do you see more people listening to Weezy or Kanye in there cars? Exactly, Making him the Leader of Music for our era IMHO, i'll come back and rate when i've heard the song..
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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This is an extremely creative song on Kanye's part. It really goes out on a limb here. The beat is nice on here. Get ready for Kanye vs. 50-cent again for this holiday season! Go check out the T-Pain 50-cent Can't believe it remix on youtube!!! Back to the track. It is really nice and smooth, but I can't listen to it over and over again, so I can't call it a Banger or even a Classic. I will DEFINITELY throw this into rotation because I wouldn't mind hearing it played on the radio and in clubs and such. I just don't think he has the voice for singing, even if it is just playing around with the T-Pain machine. Sounds like he had a lot of fun making this track though!
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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Good stuff. Kanye is changin things up a bit
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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good
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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Real laid back beat. I like the lyrics and again a strong production by kanye.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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Alright, just heard it, this song is kinda weird, one thing being i've never really heard Kanye try to "sing" like on this track, two, because the production is crazy.. not as in good crazy either.. I'll listen to it again though, if the clapping or something it could possibly be a beat, but the clapping and stomping like sound kill it for me... but it does sound like he had fun with makin the track lol.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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i LOVE the lyrics. i dont like this. i will play this as a lullaby so i can fall asleep after a couple shots of bacardi & heineken & 211's. i'm sure i will LOVE it when im under the influence. nut i think with this he is trying too hard to be different (creative)... i'll call him tpain jr.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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Damn this is one of those songs that u either LOVE or you HATE. Its not KanYe's style, but i love this one
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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This song is garbage.. what happen Kanye
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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lol dis version suxs to me. The live version was way betta. dis version doesn' t have da feeling and vibe it did when he performed it live. i pray he redoes dis edition plz. but for da song its a classic. BTW da hook sounds tore up.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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He is a musical genius
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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he...
1 needs to adjust audio levels 2 add more piano chords 3 doesnt need to sing 4 nrrds to stop |
| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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no one else would have come up with anything close to this. ye is a genius and is constantly keeping the game on its toes.
without him we wouldn't have half the tracks we all love and listen to it. he's a one man revolution and i doubt anyone can argue that |
| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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what a lame song......
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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just going to rate. that's it.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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Kanye West is always willing to try something new and this is a hit and miss for me. Its extremely catchy and is meant for mainstream but in a hiphop prespective... still a banger though.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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im sorry....truly sorry kanye..but well...i am one HUGE fan of you, but anyhow the whole album is like this..then you will drop off the list of my favourite rappers
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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Okay, I'm back... I give it a 3 =|
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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nah man. this is not doing it for me. average as. hes trying new things however they arnt working. but good on him for trying something else.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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This song... is interesting. I don't like the auto-tune, nor do I like Kanye's pathetic attempt at singing. It lacks entirely in lyrical content... Yet it's so addicting I been listening to it ever since I downloaded it. I guess it's the production, which I love, and the originality. Props for something new, 4* cuz i like it for some unknown reason, hope the rumor of the whole album being autotune is wrong. And Weezy is not the leader of music. I'd give that title to the country genre or Kanye, cuz Kanye reaches so many more ppl; Weezy is still held back by the rapper title, at least to some
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2008 |
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Man this man is so creative kid. The beat was hot. Im feelin this one
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