Amazing (Kanye West song)
"Amazing" is a song by American rapper and record producer Kanye West from his fourth studio album, 808s & Heartbreak (2008). The song features a guest appearance from Young Jeezy, and includes background vocals from Mr Hudson and Tony Williams. It was produced by West, while co-produced by Jeff Bhasker. The producers wrote the song alongside Malik Yusef, Consequence, Jeff Bhasker, and Young Jeezy. The song was serviced to US rhythmic contemporary and urban contemporary radio stations as the third single from the album on March 10, 2009, by Roc-A-Fella and Def Jam. A hip hop song with heavy pop influences, it features piano. Lyrically, West sings an attempt to capture part of his former bravado.
Amazing (Kanye West song)
Several writers applauded Young Jeezy's feature.
The music video was filmed in Kauai, Hawaii.
During his performance of the song at the 2015 Hollywood Bowl, West stood in front of a group of shirtless men who wore white jeans and were covered in white powder.
808s & Heartbreak is the fourth studio album by the American rapper and record producer Kanye West. It was released by Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records on November 24, 2008, having been recorded earlier that year in September and October at Glenwood Studios in Burbank, California and Avex Recording Studio in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dominating its production, West was assisted by fellow producers No I.D., Plain Pat, Jeff Bhasker, and Mr Hudson, while also utilizing guest vocalists for some tracks, including Kid Cudi, Young Jeezy, and Lil Wayne.
West (center) working on the album with producer and former mentor No I.D. (left)
The Roland TR-808, the drum machine which served as a primary instrument on the album
West performing at the 2008 Democratic National Convention leading up to the album's release
A billboard advertising the album in Chicago, 2009