Hands down, Baba Stiltz has the best press shots in the business. Pop the kettle on and take a leisurely browse through the spontaneous-yet-pensive tongue-in-cheek selection on his Facebook page, with a few prime tees in view as well. Aesthetics aside though, Baba has been on roll of late with his musical output. Most recently, he contributed two stunners to a V/A for Public Possession and, rounding up a strong year, he appeared on Studio Barnhus twice and once on Unknown To The Unknown. All efforts displayed a delicate touch for incorporating intricate and fleeting samples of melody into a more rigid four-four foundation. It’s a style that’s unmistakably his own.
For this playlist, Baba’s gone for something a little different, showcasing his love for a figure who polarises opinion in a big way. He justifies the theme a little more below:
“I like Kanye’s music as much as a any reasonable person would. Just look at his catalogue – it’s had an amazing impact on popular culture. His relationship with the media and his polarising sensibilities aren’t the interesting aspects of his artistry. Ultimately he has worked real hard for many years and continues to have an impact on music-makers and listeners alike. To me thats an amazing feat.”
A Slice of Heaven EP is out now on Public Possession.
Kanye West feat. Syleena Johnson – ‘All Falls Down’
One of the greatest videos. Also Stacy Dash is so beautiful
Kanye West – ‘School Spirit’
A great song really. such a nice sample and great ad-libs/chorus.
Kanye West feat. T-Pain – ‘Good Life’
Also an amazing video. Great T-pain performance as well.
Kanye West – ‘Can’t Tell Me Nothing’
Kanye West – ‘Heartless’
Such a monumental song.
Jay-Z fet. Kanye West – ‘Gotta Have It (Steve-o x J LGND Remix)’
Listened to this quite a bit when it came out. Still holds up.
Kanye West feat. Paul McCartney – ‘Only One’
This is great love this.
Kanye West – ‘Bound 2’
Just Cause.
Rihanna, Kanye West & Paul McCartney – ‘FourFiveSeconds’
Helped me out this summer.
Kanye West – ‘Real Friends’
Cause this is the best. Kanye is on a level of artistry that is unmatched. This is really really good and also has a crazy reach. This is beatles music. Kanye is the new Beatles.
