Is Kanye West's T.L.O.P. as good as he thinks it is?
It's one of the greatest albums of all time — according to the guy who made it. On Thursday, Kanye West finally dropped TLOP (The Life of Pablo), an album he'd previously called Waves and Swish.
But fans have been worried about a lot more than the album's constantly changing name and release date. Pitchfork bluntly predicted: Kanye West Is Going to Drop a Brick and It's Going to Hurt.
So, did it land with a thud?
Amanda Parris, host of CBC Arts' Exhibitionists, Mastermind of FLOW 93.5 FM, and — as a last minute surprise! — today's musical guest Classified offer their take on the much anticipated record. They also reflect on the rapper's notoriously disruptive public persona and whether the "walking contradiction" thing is working for him.
WEB EXTRA | Stream Kanye West's fashion show and dance party for The Life Of Pablo at Madison Square Garden.
Plus, watch the unlisted Beyonce video referenced in today's panel. "I don't think there is a comparison between the two," says Parris, adding that Beyonce's drop was "historical."
(This video starts with a parental advisory. Believe it.)