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Kanye West - See Me Now
Artist: Kanye West
Featuring: Beyoncé , Charlie Wilson
Producer: Kanye West, No I.D., and Lex Luger
Album: Untitled
Label: Def Jam/IDJMG
Now that Drake mania’s fizzled out, Kanye West’s taken over as the rapper most likely to make the internet explode every time he releases a new song. With hip-hop nation still buzzing about his lead single Power (Power remix with Jay-Z dropping Friday, by the way), Yeezy jumped on the radio with Angie Martinez this afternoon and premiered See Me Now, a complexly produced record that didn’t make the cut for his forthcoming, incredibly anticipated “not titled Good Ass Job, maybe titled Dark Twisted Fantasy” album. Did I mention it’s complexly produced? In addition to Ye himself, mentor No I.D. and Lex Luger also put in work to craft the bouncing, vocal-sample heavy beat. Three producers? Why not two singers? Beyoncé handles the bridge and Uncle Charlie Wilson laces the hook, setting a smooth stage for Kanye to drop swag rhyme after swag rhyme. On a purely lyrical level it’s not the man’s best work – is there even one truly memorable line? - but even his throwaway joints should set off an avalanche of discussion in three…two…one…
This song first appeared on the
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on August 16, 2010
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This record would have been a perfect fit for Ye's "College Dropout" album. Instant vintage, if you will.
While we are being told that it won't make the final cut off Ye's untitled new album, it is easily more enjoyable than most filler tracks your average artist would throw together. With that said, not many artists get Beyonce, Charlie Wilson, and No I.D. to collab on a record. 
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| Posted on Aug 11, 2010 |
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Damn if a track this good didn't make the cut for the album, I can't wait till the rest comes out.. With star power like this on "filler" I'm anticipating a classic, Kanye definitely has it in him
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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its hot. kanye hardly fails. but yet i always get left with wanting something more from him.
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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Yeah I figured that it wouldn't make the final cut. While this track is nowhere near "Power" it is still very good. My only gripes with it were Beyonce who I thought was annoying. Otherwise still a very above average track compared to most stuff out there. This would make a great bonus track in my opinion.
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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I love that this didn't make the album! The album will be classic!
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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This is underwhelming. I hope it didn't make the cut.
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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Strong track by Kanye. Like the double vocal feature with Beyonce and Charlie Wilson.
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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wow its not in the same level as Power which i don't expect any track to be but i might be provin' wrong when the album comes out, but i still like it it's hot
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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For a track that didnt make the album cut, this is dope. Production is nice, Lex Luger is gettin some big hitters spittin over his production at the moment. Kanye came with it on the mic & the two featured artist fitted in quite nicely. The songs a little to long, though other then that, its very enjoyable.
What happened to the remix of 'Power' being a all Chicago record? I was hearing Lupe, Common & Twista were goin to be featured. |
| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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Forgot to rate
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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lyrics are from when he was at the facebook hq. pretty typical ye track this will be on rotation in the whip
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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The production iz solid... Ye'z versez are top-notch... But the hook isn't anything special though... 3 - ***'z
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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@dillon_68 the blog about the song obviously states it doesn't make the album, but underwhelming? A song that blew up internet searches and hip-hop sites and is a throwaway song, pretty overwhelming to me.
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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Great song and production, horrible mix.
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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Learn something new everyday like, "if you fall on the concrete thats your asphalt"
Agreed Dj Baer that Beyonce was a bit annoying. Maybe thats why this didn't make the cut? haha kidding, but enjoyable track overall |
| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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I'm gonna give the song a 4 alone just for him saying "feel like one of them old R. Kelly joints right"... paying homage to the King of R&B baby! It does sound like a vintage Kayne joint. Doesn't quite jump out in the same manner as "all falls down" but will catch on
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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It might be too early to call it, but this is the Kanye I missed
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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This song is just not a material for a permanent repeat, so it is 3.5 from me.
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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it feel like that old R-kelly joints... Yep it does! killer track Ye.
"if you fall on the concrete thats your asphalt" Memorable line right there. Charlie wilson shuda been on it without beyonce. But Adawise its a nyc feel good track |
| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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It's okay, I can see why this is being left off his new album....though I see Def Jam doing a backflip judging the positive reaction this one has been getting...plus who in their right mind wouldn't a include a collabo with Beyonce on their album???!
Maybe its the poor quality mix....or maybe it's just not that special....hopefully when a better version comes out I'll like it more because it has a nice vibe. I'm sure Kanye can do better, I'm expecting big things from this album! I also agree with Z, this has that College Dropout vibe.... |
| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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I think this track is pretty average...it's alright if it was one of the weaker songs on Kanyes new album...
Maybe it'll become better after a few listens! |
| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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Welcome back Ye.
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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I have to hand it to Ye, there's almost no one else in the game who could garner this kind of interest from a throwaway track. I basically laid out my thoughts in the intro - nice track, not Kanye's best lyrically - so let me just emphasize how impressed I am with this, especially given the context.
If people aren't feeling the Beyonce contribution, it's probably because hearing her sing about her "ni**as" getting out of jail just doesn't sound right. Tell me I'm wrong.
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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I think the production on here would have been nice if they eliminated a few elements... As it stands, I just think its too jumbled up sounding. Kanye had pretty good lyrics on here and Beyonce ALWAYS sounds good and Charlie Wilson sounds great on the chorus. I will definitely throw this into rotation, but there's just one or two; too many elements in the beat that they could have done without... It hurts the track a lot for me.
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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At first I thought there was something missing. Now I'm really settling in with it. The song, despite having a totally instant infectious melody, is a grower. Once it gets that final Master treatment, and I can see it being popular with non hip-hop heads as well.
Flossy but smart, cocky with equal doses of humor, quotable rhymes from Yeezy, a killer double hook, even though the change of vocals from Beyonce to Uncle Charlie is bit jarring, mainly due to Beyonce's slightly yelling delivery. And the production successfully covers the sound of soulful sample while managing to maintain a catchy, new age programmed-drums bounce. Now, no one is really saying these are Kanye's best or 'album of the year' verses but one thing for certain, as a listener you can easily tell Kanye must've had a lot of fun writing and recording these lyrics. Oh who am I fooling, the main reason I'm loving this is... Charlie Wilson + Kanye West = I don’t even know where to start with the stanning. There are very few artists (that I will ever admit) can outdo Kanye West vocals on the same track. And one of them is Uncle Charlie. He could be singing off a cereal box and my rating would be... |
| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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Great song but i think i hear a lil hit at Eminem?
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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If you fall on the concrete, thats your ass fault. Thiss is beyond dopeee..Kanye is that sh!tt! Cant wait for his album..he even shouts out to Wayne..CLASSIC
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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not feeling it
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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I'm really loving this song. I'm not sure if it's single material but it'd be a great album sleeper!
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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Somehow i know once i hear the album, theres gonna be that one song that this could replace...Its solid i hate the hook tho. Nice track from Ye
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2010 |
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amazing!!
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| Posted on Aug 13, 2010 |
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We need to hear a Remix without Beyonce on the track and maybe it will hit 5 stars.
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| Posted on Aug 13, 2010 |
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We need to hear a Remix without Beyonce on the track and maybe it will hit 5 stars.
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| Posted on Aug 13, 2010 |
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Was that Kanye and Beyonce doin some harmonies? Hahaha, almost. The whole track didn't quite click. Good verses though
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| Posted on Aug 13, 2010 |
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Not completely bad it deinitely has a decent beat, which you would expect with three producers
I'll admit I've never been Kanye's greatest fan but i just wasn't feelin this - average lyrics and it was a poor attempt at a hip hop and R&B cross. It is a throaway track in fairness but just underwhelming in general |
| Posted on Aug 13, 2010 |
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Ye laid down some hot lyrics, but this track just feels too crowded for me to really enjoy it. Probably a 'too many chefs' situation, what with 3 producers and two additional vocalists. Loved the 'Imma let you finish' dig at the end, tho.
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| Posted on Aug 13, 2010 |
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good song!
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| Posted on Aug 13, 2010 |
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song is hot fire. ye kills it in his verses. beyonce does her thing. charlie wilson sounds great on the hook
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| Posted on Aug 13, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 14, 2010 |
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This song growns on you, but too busy to busy to be in rotation status. Less Luger (he's killing it right now),less Uncle Charlie (he is a legend) and more Beyonce and we would've had a banger. Hopefully this shows up on a deluxe addition.
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| Posted on Aug 14, 2010 |
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Dam it this song is crazy, Yeezy was just beasting all over this track. I can’t wait for the new album.
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| Posted on Aug 14, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 15, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 16, 2010 |
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and here i am wondering why it didnt make the cut....i mean, if this got dropped....what am i expecting for the album :S..something thats goin to make me not like every song played after it??
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| Posted on Aug 16, 2010 |
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Not impressed... but Kanye is always in rotation. Not feeling Bae & Uncle C.
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| Posted on Aug 17, 2010 |
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