Comparing Kanye West And Andre 3000's Life Of The Party

Being the life of the party means you're lively, entertaining, and just an enthusiastic person leading others to enjoy the celebration. When you hear “Life of The Party,” what comes to mind? It can bring scenes of joy, dancing, and laughter. Well, Kanye West and Andre 3000’s version is anything but. They together made a song that goes into the depths of fame. It explores societal expectations, and inner struggle. In “Life of The Party” (Donda, GOOD Music, 2021), the shiny illusion is removed to reveal the raw truth and challenge us to question our perceptions of the honesty of the music. Let's first understand who Kanye and Andre are. Kanye West was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Growing up, he lived with his mother, Donda, who noticed how passionate he was

This was done when he revealed he would try to make his mom feel bad when she smoked, even though he smoked, or how he was excited to go to church to have a relationship with a girl. Kanye also shares vulnerability in describing the hardships in his life, one being the fear he will be set up like 2Pac and killed if not careful. These hard truths establish a connection between the artist and the audience that causes them to relate to their experiences, feeling their emotions. This makes them more authentic, which gives them a reason to concentrate on what they are saying. Lastly, there is kairos. The song was released at a time when both Kanye and Andre are considered seasoned artists. They both sit back and reflect on their lives, the things they’ve accomplished, and the things that they have been through. This gives an honesty to their lyrics. As veterans in music, you can feel the weight of experiences and wisdom with us in each line. It shows their evolution as they take a deep dive into fame and identity in their lifestyles. All these strategies put a tight hold on the audience to sit down for a moment and truly hear what they are