CL EXCLUSIVE: IN THE STUDIO WITH KANYE WEST + THE FULL VERSION OF HEARTLESS
Thursday, October 16, 2008
I had a chance to kick it in the studio with Kanye West on Wednesday in California. He was putting the final touches on his latest album 808s & Heartbreak and allowed me to sit in for a couple of hours and observe. The vibe was really laid back and Kanye was playing his Super Nintendo (Super Mario World) and munching on Cap’n Crunch for the first half.
Don’t get it twisted though, the hard work came for sure when Kanye, Plain Pat, No ID and crew were finalizing the drums and sounds of the whole album and since I hit up his listening party/event on Tuesday night, he asked me what my favorite songs were. I’m definitely feeling the new track “Robocop” and told him that needed to be the next single.
Make sure you peep the exclusive photos I took and take a listen to the full version of ‘Heartless’ (*NSFW*) that he released exclusively on his blog yesterday.
808s & HEARTBREAK WILL HIT STORES ON November 25








101 Comments
1.
Mrs.Sk8board P
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
Can’t wait for the album…i like that shirt he got on too
2.
well
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
Kanye lookin’ like Scruff McGuff nah but he’s the shit though…robocop is hot.
3.
TY
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
Angel Im so jealous of you right now..kanye is my motherfucking idol, like i have to curse to make that clear, i would kill for a phone interveiw with that nigga, like asking the real questions, and just have a good time with him and shit. Nice pull angel, and kanye that was cool of you fam…lol! but angel whats up with my interveiw of you for my podcast, get at me.
4.
MySwagg007
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
Kanye!!!!!!
5.
Emerald
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
That’s cool that you got to visit Kanye in the studio, Angel!
Wow CL is movin on Up!!!
I notice there aren’t as many interviews anymore
I miss those
6.
BRIAN
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
get it, angel!
7.
TY
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
And heartless is my shit by the way…i need to call some my connects to get his managment number, and have a chat, i work in commericial radio as well, and i may not be a top 100 market, but im a market, and that would be that ish…kanye when you read this, holla at angel and get my info, i will get my interveiw one day.
8.
kay rose
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
i want that LV backpack he has!
i never buys CD’s, but for Kanye i make an exception.
can’t wait for it to come out!
9.
Beyonce Forever
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
Kanye’s swaggar is untouchable (well….next to Jay-Z). Robocop is fiyah. It better be the next single
10.
HB
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Jealous. Ye is da shiit. Cant wait for 808’s and Heartless is da truth!
11.
SHANNAP
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
I LOVE ME SOME KANYE!!!!!!!!!!!
12.
virgoixxen
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
i love this song—reminds me of him………and hate Kanye’s hair cut
13.
Tealeaf
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
That color shirt is ugly on him
14.
china_whte
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
how much am i hating on you right now Angel. That’s wassup! I see that dude surfing CL in the back on the last photo too!
I wanna hear Robocop!!
15.
CAUSE I SAID SOO...
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
He is so incredibly sexy!!!
Where are you yezzy!!!
16.
PEEPLPAYATTENSHUN
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
DAYUMN ANGEL, YOU ON IT!!!! AND HERE I THOUGHT I HAD DIME TO DROP, LOL!!!!
HEARTLESS IS DA BEEZ NEEZ!
I WILL BE SLOW TO JUDGE W/ THE VOCODER, AS OVER USED AS IT IS, IT WORKS ON THE HEARTLESS TRACK.
17.
AREUREGISTERED2VOTE?
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
LMAO CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY FOR ANGEL…CERTIFIED ‘YE STAN!!
18.
bassackwards
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
Doing big things Angel!, its just the beginning
19.
DANIEL
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
I can’t wait for this CD. Plus, it looks like Ye is wearing a CL polo.
20.
AREUREGISTERED2VOTE?
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
IS OUTKAST INFLUENCING KANYE IS TIME AROUND??? I’M JUST ASKING CAUSE I STILL “ALOT” OF STUFF OUTKAST HAS DONE THAT KANYE IS DOING NOW…JUST SAYIN’
21.
J. Lewis
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
I’m so jealous of you that I might vote for McCain lol j/k
Keep doing big things Angel and CL crew!!!
22.
petitkissescupcakes
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
I just think the man is the rebirth of music period and he is adorable real talk scruffy face and all !
23.
thickems
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
I am not mad at you hanging out with Kanye !
24.
Ava
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
I see the mentor back there!! No ID>>> Reunited and It feels so good!! LOL
25.
Nothing But Love
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
OMG….wow is that you Angel?? lol, your really doing big tings now im happy for you oh and i heard that on this album he aint gonna rap hes just gonna be singing is that true??
26.
Benjamin Bear
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
Kanye holding it down with Angel…good look
27.
Dat Gurl
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
That’s What’s up!!!
28.
Kathy
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
LUCKY BITCH.
29.
KSH
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
I CAN NOT WAIT TO BUY THIS CD!
30.
KSH
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
Angel don’t even make me wanna hurt you right now (just kidding!) Kanye is my man! Angel you did good girl! Do yo thang ma.
31.
LikNunOtha
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
I’m a big fan of Kanye’s first single, “Love Lockdown” and I havent gotten the change to listen to “Heartless” yet (boss want order everyone speakers), but more importantly, I’m a fan of this polo. Can someone inform me of who made this polo and where I can cop it from? I think the colors are hot together!
32.
JAY JAY
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
my niiiiiig! killin it as usual..
33.
LetMeTryAgain
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
Angel, I am jealous, but happy for you all in the same breath!!!
Keep doing your thing CL!!!
34.
bambino
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
kanyes nappy headed ain’t he i never noticed that b4!
35.
MINDYOURBIZNESS
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
Angel, Gurl you did dat!
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with YE? AA-MAAH-ZING!!!
You’re KILLING Sandra Rose — softly!
36.
iknowdasrite
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
Angel, Why wasnt I invited?! How dare you! LOL
Girl you betta gone ‘head! Did he finish Jay-Z’s tracks?
37.
*****Dame (It's Bee season)
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
I am soooooooooooooo jealous Angel did you have a good time? I heart Ye
38.
DeShawn
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
Looks like a lot of fun! looking forward to that album…
39.
*****Dame (It's Bee season)
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
hey did you see jay there?
40.
SATC
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
so cool.
looking forward to the new album Kanye!
41.
haney29
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
LOVE d song…but has anyone asked if this sung is about Alexis?
42.
Call It What You Want
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
Ewwww Kanye is looking a scrub muffin….cut that shit ‘ye. Jay listened, now you.
He’s beginning to disgust me..and his songs seem tired now..I’m a bit disappointed.
43.
haney29
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
Ok we shud have kinda gotten some notice abt d naked girls on the page for the full version of heartless..didnt see that comin..NSFW !!
44.
Intrigue216
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
I can’t wait for the album. I have his first three and will definately add this one to the collection. He is about the only artist who’s cd I buy, everyone else’s I burn to my computer…
45.
G.
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
WOW!
omg that shirt! amazing!
46.
[the addicted.]
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
Ye is gonna KILL
with 808’s & Heartbreak!
http://www.theaddicted.us
47.
dont type to me
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
lawd!!! kanye hair got some nappy hair on his head goodness gracious….cant wait for the album though i believe i’ll actually buy his as usual not all artist get that privilege from me
i actually like that penitentiary made necklace he got
angel gets to have all the fun!!! damn why i didnt think to start a damn site, ugh!! i’ll get some money one way or another lol
48.
Butterflybaby
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
im sooooo jealous of angel, i wold give my arm to be in the same proximity as kanye!
but he needs to shave that hair, not a good look. His new stuff sounds……interesting
49.
Woop... I hate haters, does that make me a hater..?
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
808’s and Heartbreak.- Cant wait. ‘How could she be so heartless’
Angel, u dont realise the face I’m making at u right now.
‘I had a chance to kick it in the studio with Kanye West ‘ kmt. i kid lol.
50.
Dree
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
Kanye is like Whitney, Tupac, hell Mozart..ya can’t find another like him
51.
Penson E. Dodgers
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
What kind of shirt is Kanye wearing in those pictures???
52.
Star Jonez
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
That’s a Fred Perry shirt for those who’re interested
53.
TeTe(joe budden's album pushed back!some bs!)
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
angel be doing it big.im hella jealous,i’d love to kick it with mr.WEST!i’d probaly be too nervous to speak.lol
im loving the shirt he rocking but the pic of his hair is not the business,he needs to handle that.
Plain Pat?!!he was behind Kid Cudi’s mixtape….im excited
54.
crunkpoet
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
yea cant wait for the album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but wtf is that shag/jheri curl/mohawk shit on his head LOL
55.
restless
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
what type of chain is he rocking, or what type of stuff is it, it’s a diamond or wooden, please if someone know, let me know, i have been seeking for a chain like that. thank u
56.
lilblackfan[hates interstitial ads]
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
you lucky SOB, angel, you.
i bet it was nice.
i just don’t want to hear kanye in autotone the whole damn album!
i mean, heartless is nice. but damn. give me so YEEZY yeezy on 808’s and heartbreaks too!
so far, i’m not looking to buy the album…
57.
Jazz
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
@ 5, I AGREE. I WANT YOU GUYS TO DO MORE INTERVIEWS WITH CELEBRITIES AGAIN LIKE YOU GUYS USED TO.
58.
Crystal
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
I love that song Heartless.. I am like going through everything in that song right now.. . I love Kanye he is a genius.. . I am like feeling this song on a whole notha’ level right now .. I will be definitely supporting that brother on 11/25.
59.
Miltown Cie
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
One word….HAWT!!!! Love it, can’t wait for the album. Do you boo!!!
60.
Criss,Ruler
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
Man, I hate to be a kanye west fan, CuZ i was like one of the first (well i atleast like to believe) i bumped Freshman Adjustment…this niggas beats was the truth. But now he’s sooo superstardome and ERRbody a k.west fan. SO i avoid commentin about him cuz errthing is the same…but this one i just had to say…
DID ANYBODY NOTICE HIS 7s?
them …… is ILL…i think those were the ones apart the of the packages…(not sure or they could be the cardinals)
man i just wanna another college dropout, YE get back to the soul shit (if you ever read this) but no matter how much POP star you get, I’m rite there home BOY!!! (well thats until i get famous and leave the chi and switch my rep up!) lol
61.
Toons
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
I like the beat to “Heartless”. Don’t know if I’m feeling the vocoder effect throughout the entire song, nonetheless great production.
The haircut is different, but I like it no one is really doing that, watch everyone start cutting their hair like Ye. LOL @ the comments on how his hair is “nappy”. Only black Americans! Spend so much time straightening, pressing, relaxing, texturzing, perming and sleeping with wave caps to fashion their hair like Whites. If you travel to other countries you’ll see that blacks wear their hair natural for the most part, and are completely comfortable with it. Our hair is meant to be kinky, that’s how God created it. Calling the natural state of our hair nappy is self hate. Stop.
62.
jj
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
LOVE IT! Cant wait for his album! GO KANYEZZY!!
63.
kaykay
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
this is SO frest that you got to visit and watch Ye in the studio! he’s the bomb and i can’t wait for this album! nice pix Angel-CL deserves all these great exclusives
64.
ANGEL
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
thanx for the love y’all. Kanye is cool as f*ck and it was dope to see what goes down in the studio.
& naw Jay didn’t show up, but I did meet him at the listening party. lol!
ps. We did slip on the interviews huh? Imma bring them back since y’all asked.
65.
cookie
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
yes, please bring back the interviews. I like the fact that this blog has exclusive content. It makes it unique. The T.I. and Rihanna interviews were my favorites.
66.
fashion crisis
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…this post just made my day!!! i love this…this song goes hard…i kinda like it more than love lockdown….i’m soooooooo excited for this album!
p.s..kanye, keep growin the fro!!
&& OMG…i’m SOOO confused with the pics of all the nekkkid women at the link to his blog…..uh wow, but i still LOVE this song
67.
Dame(It's Bee season)
Thursday, October 16, 2008 /
Angel,
Now I am really jealous you meet Jay. I am glad u had a good time. I do miss the interviews too.
68.
KM
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
OK MY SWEET BABY KANYE IS CLEARLY GOING THROUGH A ROUGH TIME. THESE ROUGH LOVE SONGS, THIS ROUGH LOOKING HAIR AND SKIN. POOR TING. HE NEEDS LOVE…
69.
Kina and they say Chi-City
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
what kinda watch is that Ya rockin?! I’m loving/feeling the concept of ” 808 an∂ Heartbreak” but I’m sure I’ll be skipping over Heartless when I get the album to go to the better songs.
Also I understand wanting to be able to sing your heart out Ye’ but the vocoder the entire album?…
70.
gg boo
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
i’ve always heard 808 this and that - what does that mean? (and yes, I do feel like a lame, but thought I’d just ask)
71.
Kina and they say Chi-City
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
And is that a mohawk toy trying to grow? Wait is Jay on the same thing cause both fellas look like they lost a bet by the hair?!
72.
Kina and they say Chi-City
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
808s is the bass … like how heavy the beat knock!
73.
Jazz
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
AT A LISTENING PARTY HE HAD, HE TOLD THE PEOPLE THAT IF YOU DON’T LIKE ANY OF TH AUTOTUNE STUFF, DON’T WORRY HE HAS ANOTHER ALBUM COMING OUT IN JUNE.
74.
YOGA FREAK
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
Quality over quantity pays, huh? Great scoop and I’m looking forward to Kanye’s new cd. It’s honestly the only cd I am looking forward to right now…
75.
MINDYOURBIZNESS
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
@72 - Thanks for the clarification!
76.
H-Town Chic***
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
Ummm so I guess CL is not gonna mention Kanye & Rihanna kissing backstage of T.I. concert. We want the scoop CL!!!
77.
beyonceaintallthat
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
Kanye needs to get a hair cut and shave his damn face
Please tell me thats not kanye’s purse
78.
parks68110
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
That Negro Done Got Black as hell!
I love Kanye but his hair looks like Pubic Hairs for some Reason! A big ol Hairy Snatch..lmao Especially that black and white picture. Cut it off Ye’. I know you read this damn blog!
79.
Change- verb,to change one's opinions or intentions
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
You go Angel! I’m sure that was an awesome experience and a great photo-op for your portfolio! In the studio with Ye that really is some next level isssh! Happy with ya!
80.
SMITTY
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
JUST GIMME 10 MINS IN HIS CLOSET…10 MINS LORD
81.
SMITTY
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
I NEED THAT LOUIE BAG..NOT FEELIN THIS TRACK
82.
cali panamami (workin on my bedroom body)
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
awesome!
83.
Mark
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
I’m really feeling Heatless!!!!!!! Another Kanye album that I will be picking up. I really like that shirt too, it’s hot!! I’m mad he didn’t work with Brandy this time around though, I can definitely hear her on this track….it’s fire!
84.
iyonah
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
@ jazz I hope what you are sayign to because I have been a follower since the mix tapes on the old site and now with the autotune, I just (shrugs shoulders)
love the lyrics,but taht soudn kills me - can’t do it
85.
yea whatever
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
How come a Beyonce post can get 1200 comments and this one about Kanye only gets 84!!!! hahahaha….I guess Kanye ain’t got the swagger of Sasha Fierce. I am more likely to buy Kanye’s album than Beyonce’s album if they are both released the same week (Lord know i ain’t buying both because of this recession).
I also think Beyonce will whip Kanye in sales…..but I think Kanye will have a more solid album!! Looking forward to it!!
86.
ChokLitFactory
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
Thats a REALLY good look Angel! I like the Heartless song…but its still missing something (makes sense its still unmastered). But ‘Love Lockdown’ is still my SHYT!!
87.
J. Lewis
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
Here is a link to the shirt Kanye has on
http://www.fredperry.com/...fault.asp?store=menshirts
$110 dollars…too rich for my blood
88.
POWER!
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
FIRE!
89.
J. Lewis
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
Actually it’s $110 in UK currency when you convert it to US currency it equals to $203.70…you loooooooooooooose you loooooooooooooose
90.
UGLY
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
GO ANGEL!!! Get it girl!!! Def. looking forward to the album!!!
91.
andy
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
Stay away from voodoo queens who pretend to love you boy and chase you down. stay close to your american girls. Ashanti, Ciari, michelle williams, sanaa latham, and a host of beautiful decent nice american girls who will love you for you, are there for the asking.
92.
nyda
Friday, October 17, 2008 /
Lol, Kanye has been lookin funky lately, but I like this song a lot
93.
miku
Saturday, October 18, 2008 /
Kanye is the shizzy.i knew dat nigga got some talent the very first time i heard his first album.He’s just got it in him.Moreso, we are alike in so many ways.Keep representing bro.
94.
LaLa
Saturday, October 18, 2008 /
Kanye has that new Mac Book Pro!!
95.
Jörg Wachsmuth
Sunday, October 19, 2008 /
Hello Angel,
That´s cool! I found your blog while looking what´s going on. I publish a story about your meeting with Kanye West on my blog, called rap2soul. Well, it´s one of the best german websites about hip hop, soul and r&b. My we can get get in connection.
Greetings from Berlin, Berlin - Germany
96.
KANYE’S 808s & HEARTBREAK PROMO SHOTS - REUPNetwork.com - Hip Hop News Headquarters
Sunday, October 19, 2008 /
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97.
XXLmag.com - » Look At The Mess You’ve Made
Monday, October 20, 2008 /
[...] a bunch of pics of Kanye West in the studio over at Concrete Loop. I saw them last week but it really just hit me when I was looking at them again how much of a mess [...]
98.
hot mama
Monday, October 20, 2008 /
whew!!! that plain pat is everywhere! he’s sooo fucking hot! omgggosh!
99.
Big up toons...
Sunday, October 26, 2008 /
…i’m happy someone else can see the type of self-hate that black people are dealing with. Nappy hair? It’s kinda depressing that people can say these things without thinking twice about it. It’s embedded in their DNA now. That’s why a girl is very likely to call you ‘afro-centric’ if you tell her that you like girls with their natural hair.
Kanye is a genius. I know a few guys in London rocking that haircut, but you know how we do in the UK; we’re like a fashion magazine for the world now.
100.
She Bangz
Saturday, November 22, 2008 /
i love him
101.
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