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I don’t know what it is about leaks and snippets that make em more compelling; maybe it’s that, even with artists on the biggest scale, there’s a long process of revision and re-recording that happens. And it’s creatively invigorating to remind myself of that. I’m talking about Ye, mostly (but could be talking about Carti, Uzi). The Jesus is King-era alternate tape Yahndi that leaked, from when it was still called Yahndi, I’ll still bump that. But more recently, this alternate Donda-era tracklist someone put together, “God’s Country.” It’s this weird, slightly illicit collaboration that happens between fan, artist, and listener. It keeps some of the tracks and sketches Ye made, then scrapped, alive. I like that.
Aug 16, 2022
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this album got me through a lot of ruff tymes. IDK trulywhy it resonated with me so much. Its still so different to me over many repeated listens. id say at LEAST if youre not gonna listen to the whole thing, give these tracks a listen: str8 outta mumbai, genevieve, 100,000
Apr 17, 2025
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Was recently going through Mac Demarco’s demo albums and found that I loved the demos versions over some of the originals.
This also reminded me of deluxe albums that feature rough takes and demos. I’ve been loving the “Feel Flows” Super Deluxe.
Feb 18, 2025
I DONT GIVE A FUCK
This is his best album since Yeezus and to be completely honest with you this might be my favorite Kanye era ever.
Ignoring allllllllll of the social media bullshit, this is an insane and incredible project rollout and if you have 18 minutes of time to listen you’d probably agree with me.
Mar 26, 2025
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I don’t know how people read without candles. I’ll read without a candle—in the daytime, at the park, on the train. I do do that. But when I’m really going in. That’s the only way. At night, phone silented and out of reach. Reading for the duration of a candle’s burn. Thing is, in order to really use a candle, you’ve gotta have candles on candles. You’ve gotta be really strapped. Solid holder, with the wide, ashtray-like base, so you can balance it on random things. An armrest. Your lap. I throw down on these 45-count boxes of “perfect flame, clean burning, cotton wick” bistro candles from Bolsius. Polish brand. But you don’t even have to ball out like that, you can just go with the 4-count taper pack. Just make sure you got that solid holder, that’s crucial.
Aug 16, 2022
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Parks are where it’s at. Where grass, benches, trees are. Sun. I tend to base wherever I choose to move on its proximity to parks. Went to the park by me the other day, hot day, a bunch of little kids were by the water fountain loading up water balloons. I mean damn. Love that.
Aug 16, 2022
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Been trying to do stints, timed spurts, of total silence throughout my work days. It’s a constant back and forth, music or silence. But I tend to feel calmer, better about myself somehow, after I manage to be silent awhile.
Aug 16, 2022