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The Evolution of Kanye West's Music Told Through Piano Renditions

in MusicWords By Brock Cardiner

YouTube user Young Piano takes on Kanye West's music legacy in a new video that shows him playing three songs from every one of his seven albums in one take. Beginning with The College Dropout, Young Piano performs "Through the Wire," "Jesus Walks" and "Family Business," before moving on to select cuts from Late Registration, Graduation, 808s & Heartbreak, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Yeezus and ending finally with The Life of Pablo.

Played on piano, Yeezy's best melodies are brought to the forefront, while the diversity of 'Ye's talents are showcased - as well as the wide range of producers he worked with over the years - through the various styles tackled over his 10+ year career as a solo artist.

Enjoy the video above and read our breakdown of Kanye's Life of Pablo pop-up shop.

Brock Cardiner
Brock CardinerEditorial Director, LA
Brock Cardiner is Highsnobiety's LA Editorial Director. He oversees Highsnobiety's editorial initiatives on the West Coast.

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