Kanye West is apparently conducting one-on-one focus groups in airport settings for songs off the upcoming 808s & Heartbreak.
Jenny Lewis, of whom I’ve just now heard, singer in Rilo Kiley, of whom I’ve vaguely heard, said:
"We missed our flight and had to wait a couple of hours in the lounge…I noticed Kanye West was waiting for the same flight. He looked over and said, ‘Excuse me, would you mind listening to my new track?’ And so he put his headphones on my head and I listened to two of his new songs. He had no idea who I was. I guess he was doing research."
Combined with the Love Lockdown retake, presumably due to fan feedback, Kanye’s showing an interesting responsiveness to the opinions of others. It’s good to see him getting out of the lab and into the field.
Available via Amazon:
Kanye West - 808s & Heartbreak
kanye the new version is banging. you are the most creative artise in the game. i think it would be a good idea if you jay marly marl dr dre timberland just blaze scott storch an more. bring back big daddy kane an produce his new album. an for him to sign with the roc.