We Were Once A Fairytale.

A short film by Spike Jonze starring Kanye West (among others).

Though unsettling, I kinda like this piece. Kanye did a pretty good job of acting drunk (no jokes here, I'll take the high road). So what does it all mean? That's a ?uestion for Spike and Kanye, but I'll put a few thoughts out there. With the first portion of the film being dedicated to watching Kanye's drunken antics, it would seem the ending would have something to do with his drunkenness. In my humble opinion its because of who he is most that most of the comments I've seen on this clip suggest the creature at the end is West's ego. Perhaps. If so, shouldn't we have seen Kanye sober and acting crazy, as he tends to do? Anyone one could potentially act this way when they're drunk enough. And the creature seems rather mild-mannered to be Kanye's ego, right? What about the rose petals? I could go on, but I'll stop there.

Art is open to interpretation.

Whatever You Want.

The Grammy Family (Consequence, Kanye West, & John Legend). Directed by Hype Williams.

Classic Hype intro. The crazy dancing girls are kinda funny to me. Watch that hair, lady.

Presidential Diss.

Looks like he might have wanted the cameras to stop rolling. Too late.

Hahaha! I agree. Dude at the beginning can keep his commentary though. He does have a right to say who he thinks should win an award, just not at Taylor Swift's expense. That was mad rude. Hey, everyone's a critic. And It's really nothing new from Kanye. Hate him or love him. Certainly, President Obama doesn't hate him, but he has an opinion as well. Booyah!

He Was Drunk.

First off, I'm still a Kanye fan. Kanye West embarassed himself, Taylor Swift, and Chicago with his rude, arrogant antics at the VMAs this past Sunday. Way to go, clown.

He was without a doubt in the wrong. Hey, he was drunk.

I'm not one to go on long tirades much, though I can appreciate when people try to get their point across even if it gets to be lengthy. With that said I support Lochness' (The Award Tour) explanation of these events.

Best I Ever Had.

by Drake. Directed by Kanye West.

Hilarious! Nice work Mr. West.

Paranoid.

By Kanye West. Directed By Nabil Elderkin. This song is my second favorite track from 808s And Heartbreak, yet I'm not that big a fan of the video. It does have some good elements in it though - such as the the model car scenes and the shadowy hands.

Spaceship.

Directed by Kanye West. Hands down, "Spaceship" is my favorite track from Kanye's debut album, The College Dropout. Though unfinished, Mr. West west has finally released the clip for the public. It has potential...

*SIDEBAR: The first half of the summer line will be here by the end of the week! We still have photos to shoot for the lookbook and online shop, so I'll keep you posted on the goings on...

Making Of...

Making of 88 Keys Video "Stay Up" Viagra from kwest on Vimeo.

Beyond The Hype.

The Chicago perspective of arguably the biggest event in sneaker history.

That was fast, Mr. Greenberg.

Big Screen.

Showing Chicago love.

High Anticipation Opinions.

Okay... so 808s & Heartbreak is set to release next Tuesday, the 25th of November.  I'm listening to it as I type this, and so far I can say it's a sonic tour de force.  Having singles out does this album a huge disservice.  The tracks are meant to be heard together.  However... that doesn't mean its a good album.  I like to give albums at least 2 whirls before I weigh them in for real.  So a full review is pending, and please understand these are just my opinions.  They certainly don't reflect the entire LEEK Team.  Be back soon...     

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...and i've listened, and really do feel its worth checking out.  I would've been buying it regardless, but it really is an intriguing project.  Something different for Kanye.  He's stepping out and doing something completely left.  Very dark and somber.  Very 80s.  Great drum choices.  A few uptempo joints.  All heartbreak.  It definitely doesn't belong in the rap section.  My only two complaints are: the original version of Robocop is better than the pansy, frantic violin sounding album version, and I really wanted some drums to come in somewhere on See You In My Knightmares.  Besides that, its a nice album.  And if anyone reading this knows Kanye personally, tell him he should hire me to direct the video for Paranoid.   I gets busy.

Heartless.

Now this is more like it! I'm feeling this video for Kanye's Heartless much more than the Love Lockdown joint. Peep the 70s adult cartoon style art direction.

Hype Williams, good work sir... once again.

Love Lockdown.

This video has a lot of pros... and cons. You'll have to catch me in the streets to discuss. Either way, I still love the the song.

Character!

This is not even that entertaining, but its funny because its Diddy!  And I thought he deaded the "Puffy" moniker.  Still funny nonetheless.  He could work on his autotunes voice a bit though. Kanye caught on fairly quickly (Can't get enough that joint by the way)!

This is even worst than the first.  Not even half as entertaining... almost.  Where the heck are the doors on those jeeps!?!?! And put your seat belts on! 

This is what happens when you're not sure what to really blog about - you post videos.  Its so easy!  Not to worry though there will be more on the W!ld Leek brand as we grow.  In the mean time email us (click on The Pointz at the top of the page), and let me know what you might want me to blog about... cartoons, movies, Chicago, streetwear, or ?uestions on W!ld Leek.  

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