Watching the Throne: A Lyrical Analys...
This is an in-depth-yet-entertaining dive into the lyrics and narrative artistry of Kanye West's music. We go track by track through Ye's discography, revealing the narrative and poetic techniques he uses, tracking his growth as a storyteller, and illuminating the narratives behind each of his albums.
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Gone by Kanye West
Late Registration 2.0 is coming to a close for the Watching the Throne crew.
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Celebration by Kanye West
Every day is a celebration when you're dissecting Kanye lyrics! At least that's how Chris and Travis feel.
64 min
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Cole Cuchna talks Season 8 of Dissect: Yeezus
For Season 8 of Dissect, Cole Cuchna is returning to Kanye West with a brand new album: Yeezus.
69 min
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Hey Mama by Kanye West
Can Chris and Travis possibly do justice to one of Kanye's most beloved songs?
77 min
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We Major by Kanye West
One of Kanye's longest songs deserves one of our longest episodes! Today, Chris and Travis pick apart the epic track We Major.
95 min
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Diamonds From Sierra Leone (Remix) by Kanye West
First they covered the OG, and now it's time for the Remix. Today, Chris and Travis talk about the version of Diamonds From Sierra Leone with both Kanye and his big brother, Jay Z.
97 min
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Diamonds from Sierra Leone (OG Mix) by Kanye West
When Complex ranked every single Kanye West verse ever, they had a surprising take for their #1 slot: the second verse of Diamonds of Sierra Leone.
92 min
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Addiction by Kanye West
What's your addiction? Is it Chris? Is it Travis? Is it Ye? Well, guess what? We've got a cure for not one, not two, but all three!
79 min
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Bring Me Down by Kanye West
If we were to make a list of Kanye's most underrated songs, then Bring Me Down would be near the top of the list.
72 min
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Roses by Kanye West
Roses is one of the most cherished Kanye West songs—it's also one of the more complicated tracks from Late Registration.
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Crack Music by Kanye West
Up to this point in Kanye's discography, there probably wasn't a song more frustrated and bitter than Crack Music—there also wasn't a song more determined.
70 min
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My Way Home by Kanye West
Feeling lost? Chris and Travis will point you in the right direction...with their analysis of My Way Home.
76 min
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The Kimye Divorce: What's Next For Kanye?
There's been a lot of talk lately about Kim and Kanye's divorce, and there's probably enough material to keep the gossip mags talking for months.
41 min
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Drive Slow by Kanye West
Turn those hazard lights off, because we're not slowing down! Chris and Travis are barrelling through Late Registration one song at a time, and the next track up is Drive Slow.
104 min
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Gold Digger by Kanye West
As Chris and Travis continue on their Late Registration journey, they face what is probably Kanye's most complicated song narrative for any of his singles up to that point: Gold Digger.
66 min
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Touch The Sky by Kanye West
Chris and Travis continue their lyrical dissection of Late Registration with the track Touch The Sky.
81 min
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Heard 'Em Say by Kanye West
Chris and Travis perform a lyrical dissection of Heard 'Em Say by Kanye West
80 min
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Late Registration by Kanye West
We overview the album narrative on Kanye West's second album, Late Registration.
54 min
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Use This Gospel by Kanye West
A lyrical dissection of Use This Gospel by Kanye West.
84 min
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Hands On by Kanye West
A lyrical dissection of Hands On by Kanye West.
88 min
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Everything We Need by Kanye West
A lyrical dissection of Everything We Need by Kanye West.
61 min
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Water by Kanye West
A lyrical dissection of Water by Kanye West.
70 min
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God Is by Kanye West
A lyrical dissection of God Is by Kanye West.
72 min
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Every Hour by Kanye West
A lyrical dissection of Every Hour by Kanye West.
63 min
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Closed on Sunday by Kanye West
A lyrical dissection of Closed on Sunday by Kanye West.
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