Black Skinhead
Kanye West
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For my theme song My leather black jeans on My by any means on Pardon, I'm getting my scream on Enter the kingdom But watch who you bring home They see a black man with a white woman At the top floor they gone come to kill King Kong Middle America packed in Came to see me in my black skin Number one question they asking F*ck every question you asking If I don't get ran out by Catholics Here come some conservative Baptists Claiming I'm overreacting Like them black kids in Chiraq bitch Four in the morning, and I'm zoning They say I'm possessed, it's an omen I keep it 300, like the Romans 300 bitches, where's the Trojans? Baby we living in the moment I’ve been a menace for the longest But I ain't finished, I'm devoted And you know it, and you know it So follow me up cause this shit's about to go (down) I'm doing 500, I'm outta control (now) But there's nowhere to go (now) And there's no way to slow (down) If I knew what I knew in the past I would've been blacked out on your ass Four in the morning, and I'm zoning They say I'm possessed, it's an omen I keep it 300, like the Romans 300 bitches, where's the Trojans? Baby, we living in the moment I've been a menace for the longest But I ain't finished, I'm devoted And you know it, and you know it Stop all that coon shit Early morning cartoon shit This is that goon shit F*ck up your whole afternoon shit I'm aware I'm a wolf Soon as the moon hit I'm aware I'm a king Back out the tomb bitch Black out the room, bitch Stop all that coon shit These niggas ain't doin' shit Them niggas ain't doing shit Come on homie what happened You niggas ain't breathing you gasping These niggas ain't ready for action Ready-ready for action Four in the morning, and I'm zoning I think I'm possessed, it's an omen I keep it 300 like the Romans 300 bitches, where the Trojans? Baby, we livin' in the moment I've been a menace for the longest But I ain't finished, I'm devoted And you know it, and you know it So follow me up cause this shit's about to go (down) I'm doing 500, I'm outta control (now) But there's nowhere to go (now) And there's no way to slow (down) If I knew what I knew in the past I would've been blacked out on your ass God, God, God, God! God, God, God, God!
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Written by: Cydell Charles Young, Kanye Omari West, Derrick Watkins, Elon Rutberg, Malik Yusef El Shabazz Jones, Wasalu Jaco, Christo Guillaume Homem, Michael Dean, Thomas Bangalter, Noah D. Goldstein, Derek Watkins, Guy Manuel Homem Christo, Kanye West, Mike Dean, Sakiya Sandifer, Wasalu Muhammad Jaco
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Music Production"Black Skinhead" is a song produced by Kanye West himself, along with Daft Punk, Brodinski, and Gesaffelstein.
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Album Contribution"Black Skinhead" is the second track on Kanye West's sixth studio album, "Yeezus", released on June 18, 2013.
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Music Video ControversyThe interactive music video for "Black Skinhead" was leaked, leading to West expressing disappointment and frustration over its release timing.
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Live PerformancesKanye West performed "Black Skinhead" for the first time on Saturday Night Live in May 2013, before the song’s official release.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a top-20 hit in Canada, Denmark, and the UK.
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Song InspirationWest was inspired by the punk rock group, Black Sabbath, and the song's title appears to be a play on words of the band's name.
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Genre Blend"Black Skinhead" is noted for its fusion of various music genres such as punk rock, electronic, and industrial hip hop.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received widespread critical praise, many praising its energetic style and captivating beats continuing to become one of West's most beloved songs.
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Single ReleaseDespite "Black Skinhead" being used in the trailers and advertisements for the film "The Wolf of Wall Street", it wasn't initially intended for radio but however ended up being released as a single due to its popularity.
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Music LyricsThe song's lyrics reflect West's awareness of the society's perspective towards him, his black identity, and relentless ambition that pushes against racial stereotypes.
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Grammy Nomination"Black Skinhead" was nominated for "Best Rap Song" and "Best Rap Performance" at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Song InfluenceThe song's fusion of genres and defiant lyrics have influenced many upcoming artists, demonstrating West's significant impact on the music industry.
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