VIDEO: KANYE WEST - “FLASHING LIGHTS”
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Here’s the video (or teaser for a full length?) for Kanye West’s “Flashing Lights” featuring Dwele. West has been teasing fans with screencaps on his blog for some time now. He also blogged that the video will premiere on BET.
The lady featured in the video is model Rita G and was co-directed by West and Spike Jonze.
Check out On Smash to get their take on the video.







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1.
Shana
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I love Kanye!!!
2.
prettynikki
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Isn’t he kinda late with this video? I am already tired of hearing this song on the radio.
3.
Shekiah
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
wow.um odd
4.
Shana
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
kinda weird video…lol
5.
WillPwr
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
This sh!t looks stupid!?!?!? Is this the whole video???????
My jam is “Champion” can we get a video for that ‘Ye?
6.
jrj
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
well maybe not LOL, but anyway i like the video.
7.
FINE-N- MELLOW
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Damn that was weird, I like the song though !!
8.
Enneirda07
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
WTF?!! i don’t quite get this video…i guess i have to watch it again. but damn, she got him with that shovel! it was different and caught my attention but it was also kinda …weird.
9.
Lip Gloss Addict
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
WOOOOOOOOOOWWWW is all I can say!!!
But on his blog, he posted a picture of a female running, so I’m guessing that what we’re seeing here is not the entire video???
I had a feeling he was goin to go in a different direction with this video and even after reading the review of it from mtv.com the day after the grammy’s (He premiered it at a Grammy after-party) I am still shocked….in a good way
I love Kanye and his creativity!!
10.
LAW&ORDER
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Love the song… Video is weird…
11.
Simone
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Well i really did not want to see all that rear but i love the song. wonder what the rest of the video is like
12.
TIANNA
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
#10, yea I don’t think this is the whole thing. I believe its airing on BET (the full length video)
when it does, we will edit this post of course. But I saw the teaser and was like “ummmm WOW” lol.
13.
IAMDARKAQUA
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
LOL!!!! Team YE’ ALL DAMN DAY!!! I like the fact that he didn’t have some toothpick framed model….THAT CHICK EATS CARBS!!! Nice Ye’
I know the whole video will be creative and interest….Ye never disappoints
14.
mzsweetface
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
WTF!! I guess he’s trying to be innovative. Not feeling this.
15.
jjustawork
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
WOW!!! Just what our kids need to see. I can’t believe he did a video without him in it.
16.
Lip Gloss Addict
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
yep, this will surely have everyone raising their eyebrows like “WTF JUST HAPPENED???!!!”
The concept of the song is a man who left his lover to pursue his love of “Flahing lights” in other words, fame (I know its been a while sweetheart/ we hardly talk/ I was doing my thing/ I know I was fowl baby/…lately you’ve been all on my brain)
I guess that’s her way of sayin “You should’ve never left ASSHOLE!!” lol
17.
aprilm
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Go Kanye…..if you listen to the song you can kind of get the logistics of the video.
18.
krc3x
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I mad! I wanted to direct this video. He’s so creative! LOVE IT!
19.
Ms. T.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
how come it ain’t no blood anywhere on the shovel once she stabs him or blood squirting?
i promise i’m not morbid, but i just notice little shit like that.
20.
M E RENEGADE
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I THINK I’M GOING TO LIKE THIS…..I’D LIKE TO SEE KANYE W/ TAPE OVER HIS MOUTH MORE OFTEN…..SERIOUSLY, THIS SEEMS LIKE IT’S GOING TO BE CAPTIVATING!!!!
21.
PRECIOUS
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
that was just downright scary
22.
amber
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
is he serious with that video? that has to be a joke…the real one is coming later.
23.
PRECIOUS
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
leg, breasts, trunk, shovel, and all
24.
Marty McFly
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Not sure what kanye was trying to get at with this video. I guess we will have to see once the full length video surfaces. I was kinda expecting something different considering the title of the song. The song is club banger so i was hoping he would have made a video along the lines of that. I mean that seemed like the logical direction to go. Anyway i am fan of kanye so i doesn’t matter what he puts out to tell you the truth but i felt he could have went in different direction to bring more attention to the song. Flashing Light is probably the best song on the Graduation aside from “I Wonder”, “Champion”, ” Good Morning” and “The Glory”. I guess we have to wait d see!!! Keep doing your thing Ye!!!
25.
Lip Gloss Addict
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Thanks for clearing that up TIANNA!
26.
dctrinigyal
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
WOW
27.
Moe
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
i can dig it. and the girl is thick so i aint mad at him. Thank you Kanye. I love you.
28.
Bill
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Genius!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
29.
tia
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
wowwwwwwwwww
idk what to think…at first i thought homegirl was just gon be prancing around like dat,but when she opened the trunk and start clowing im like DAMN its lik dat?????? i wanna see the whole thing now,dont play us like that lol
30.
ladytroublesome
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Well, at least the song is hot. Never was a fan of any of Kanye’s videos.
31.
Brittany
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
that was the weirdest shit I have seen all day. i love kanye, but wtf?
32.
Islandchick_Bri
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
WTF?! Lol that was strange (I cringed wen she jabbed him with the shovel) but I cnt wait to see the rest, I guess this was just a tease…I think MTV’s about to premiere the video
33.
Shavar
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Daaaaaaaaaaaamn! She was Jiggling!LMAO! I’mma like this video!
34.
christamor
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I don’t know what to think…I’m feelin’ uncomfortable after watching the video..
Too violent. And all that flesh!!!!! too much ass, too much breast.This video shouldn’t be on TV before 10pm lol
35.
handshakes n' cupcakes
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
when she stabbed him i got a little sick.
it’s different, and i know his mom died during the shoot…..
but damn, could you not finsh the video!?
36.
handshakes n' cupcakes
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
oh and too much skin!
she got too much to be walking in slow motion.
37.
The Truth
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
What the Hell!
38.
The Truth
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
This video and that Ashanti video are way to morbid!
39.
Voice Of Reason
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Yes, that girl is thick! Go head Kanye! LOL at the person that said she eats carbs.
I was mad at the video at first like “WTF is this tramp doing?” but then when I saw she had him hemmed up in the trunk I all of a sudden got interested again!! Can’t wait for the full length!!
40.
Denee
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
thank you lip gloss addict you helped me understand. see thats why you gotta listen to the words of the song sometimes
41.
Queen_Chrissee
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I don’t think the video is in it’s entirety. I think Kanye’s pulling a teaser on us. Especially considering that he likes to “show off”, I’m quite sure when he drops the vid on Friday, that it will actually be worth it. Go Kanye, Go. I actually like this song and I was waiting for the longest for the video.
42.
One_And_Only
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I love the song but the video a no go. I would have preferred for the song to get played rather than bring down the song with a video that doesn’t do the song justice.
43.
Addicted to the Wire
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Hmm..i don’t understand this clip of the video. The model has a nice body, but she has more breasts than ass. And she is super tall in a “manly” way. That girl should be an American Gladiator….lol!!!!! Y’all should check the music video to the Flashing Lights remix, by this artist. .I like the remix better than the original sound, just about!
Video for the Flashing Lights Remix: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40G8sbl6o9c
44.
AMSTYLE
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
What’s up with these videos of people almost appearing sadistic!!! I pray that folks don’t start believing that this is the way to love someone!!!! I know that it is a video. But to see Ashanti this morning and then see this one this afternood… this is a bit muuuch!!! Both songs are rocking, but I can not get with the concepts of this video or Ashanti’s. Come again… And baby girl with the fake boobs Naaa>
45.
Latasha
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I love Kanye to death but what was that?? LOL
46.
blk dds
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I thought it was HAWT!
Makes me want to pull out my juicy fox fur, put on some thigh highs, heels, lace panties and bra and step up on somebody’s doorstep, like “what do I knooooooooowwwwww”
47.
.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
What the fuck was that bullshit?
48.
phillys_only_passion
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
ummmmmmmmmm interesting…………
49.
carmen
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I love Kanye, God knows I do, but…….WTF???!!!!!!
50.
Alex Delarge
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
it looks a bit freaky though..Is Homey West trying to foretell his Death, I wouldnt recommend that..It didnt pan out too well for Tupac
51.
~Tiffanys World~
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Im mad they used a damn Ford Mustang…WTF
Im mad at the whole video..I know the whole words to the song..and the shit just don’t add up.
What was she doing with the Lighter? I’m all confused
Kanye, Ms. Cleo, Ms. Sylvia SOMEBODY please get ta explaining..
BTW~ I love me some Kanye, I lost my momma to and so feel his pain..=(
52.
King of Meats
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Speaking of childs play…how much jail time did “The Game” get?
53.
foxxy380*THEY B LIKE YEAHHHH WHEN THEY SONG COME ON
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Can’t view it but LMFAO @ DDS!!!
54.
[another] l.a. state of mind
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
well well……
(thats all i got)
55.
DejaStar7
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I LOVE THIS SONG, ITS LIKE MY ANTHEM LOL!
56.
DejaStar7
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
@52 The Game got 2months he will turn himself in any day now.
57.
Stacey
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
MAD ABOUT IT!…All this time and Kanye did this?…i really love this song.. .i expected something better than this
58.
Lip Gloss Addict
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
@ #40 ur welcome! Good to know that I cleared that up for even one person
People just assume that this song is ONLY a club-bannger with no real message to it, but if they actually payed attention to the lyrics they would see that the video makes perfect sense.
Great song +Great video+ Creativity= Kanye West
59.
MIC SORC
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Thats its? that was just one long a$$ victoria secret advertisement. shorty was banging for real, but the video was kinda corny. real amateur, son. I mean, kanye lucky that the last chick he saw before he got shoveled to death, but damn, i couldve easily made a better video. mines wouldve been a bunch of naked chicks with flashlights hanging from their nipples, maybe a space ship or two, couple of big mascot teddy bears dressed up as cops pulling people over and beating them with flashlights. ya know. something like that.
60.
Elle (and HATING it!)
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
IS THAT KELIS’S VOICE???
It’s innovative and a visual good, like all Kanye’s videos… The model has a lot of body, huh? Kanye’s got a thing for thick girls…his girl isn’t though, go figure! I read on a blog once that guys want to have sex with thick girls but never make girlfriends of them…hmmm I guess being a man’s fantasy is flattering enough, who needs to be hooked at his side…
61.
MR MR
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
are any of these people commenting listening to the song? Check the lyrics and then this teaser makes sense…
62.
[another] l.a. state of mind
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
i agree with # 62
63.
TIANNA
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Ok people this isn’t the whole video! We’re going to get more! Kanye is not leaving us hanging like this!
I applaud Kanye for always bringing something new to Hip Hop videos.
Yea this video plus Ashanti’s video - kinda crazy but, at least we’re getting some storylines out of videos again.
64.
southern_queen
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
First let me say it’s my birthday and yes I’m older than most on this site. But still It’s my Birthday,It’s my birthday!
Now on with it….
I”m not mad at the “teaser” at all! Yeah it’s not something you can readily wrap your brain around,why do we all just want things to be so,so plain and simple ALL THE TIME-WOW!
This is one of my favorite songs on the CD-BTW
Now the model-Now she is what I would (or maybe what some men would refer to as a stallion) I’m not hating,because if I were a few inches taller and had some much bigger breasts ,then she would be my body double! LOL!
But will this be a 106 and Park premiere video or just a BET network premiere? I don’t want to miss this one.
Happy birthday to me!
65.
southern_queen
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
On this day,and yes my birthday again-Tupac released is classic double CD “All Eyez On Me”!
I like to think that CD was gift NOT just for me,but for everybody- I miss Pac.
66.
KB
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Man for some reason, I just cant hate on Kanye, its like he can do no wrong in my eyes musically, Even when he be spazzing out and stuff, I still ride wit him! All 3 of his albums was FIYAH! Keep It Coming Kanye! YOU CANT TELL HIM NOTHIN! LOLOL!
67.
Miss Independent
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
This video is probably a sick fanatasy of his,lol…’Yah know he addicted to porn.
68.
guccigirl
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
thick or not…that chick has a HORRIBLE walk!
69.
guccigirl
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
#61
I wonder the same thing..it DOES sound like Kelis….someone help us out on that
70.
Miss April Joy
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
The video seems interesting and I’m understanding the concept. I bet they’ll cut most of her body out when the video airs because its a lil risque but fabulous.
71.
Im the only polar bear up in this bitch
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
It was kinda weird to be watchin her flesh jiggle in slow motion, i mean i kno she’s thick, but damn! do they gotta slow it down like dat & do we have to watch that 4 about 5 minutes?
72.
stewart
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Baby girl in this video is sexy as hell !!!
She got ass for days!!! 
73.
Zaria
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Interesting…….
74.
miss brown
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I agree with Tianna. At least we have some kinda story line instead of a screen full of booty and party scenes….lol
I guess I’ll have to force myself to watch 106th & Park to see the whole thing, because now I want to see the rest.
75.
lilblackfan
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
it’s so funny!

“i never thought that you would take it this far”
oh my. so interesting and different
…and so kanye
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