Dissect S2E12 – Runaway by Kanye West (Part 2)
Oct 24, 2017
Deep dive into Pusha T's verse in Kanye West's 'Runaway', exploration of ambiguous lyrics, analysis of intricate musical composition, and discussion on Kanye's vocal effects create a compelling narrative on cultural fusion and artistic expression.
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Pusha T's Troubled Verse Creation
- Pusha T wrote a verse portraying himself as a "douchebag" during a personal relationship scandal.
- He isolated himself to tap into this persona despite feeling remorseful at the time.
Pusha T as Kanye's Foil
- Kanye uses Pusha T as a foil to contrast his self-effacing character with a harsher persona.
- This contrast deepens understanding of Kanye's vulnerability and conflicted emotions in "Runaway."
Motivic Development in Outro
- The outro cello and piano mimic earlier drum rhythms and bass lines through motivated development.
- This classical music technique creates unity and thematic cohesion using minimal instruments.