Shortly after announcing himself and Jay-Z were working on a 5-track album called Watch the Throne, Kanye West took to his blog to let this massive collaboration loose. This is set to be on that album, although its not known whether it will be on his own LP.
Critically-acclaimed Bon Iver are definitely the most leftfield name on this line up, and they bring some nice, ominous vocals to open and close the song. I actually like Ross’ opening too, leading nicely into another strong Kanye verse. As with his three recent tracks, Kanye keeps the replayable raps coming, delivering some great lines throughout. Jay brings some surprisingly likeable rhymes too, coming on a much more aggressive tip than any of his recent material. Minaj isn’t lacking any aggressiveness on this one either, switching up her tones and flows for dramatic effect, quite entertaining listening as she plays a few different roles.
The key to this track is the simple hip-hop beat: nothing more than some driving percussion and a light, easygoing melody. One that the hip-hop heads and mainstream folk should be able to appreciate.
Kanye West-Monster ft. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Bon Iver and Nicki Minaj
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