Good Life (Kanye West song)
"Good Life" is a song by American rapper Kanye West from his third studio album, Graduation (2007). Featuring singer T-Pain, the song includes background vocals from John Legend and Ne-Yo. West and Toomp handled the production, with additional production from Mike Dean. T-Pain thought of the concept when dining out with West, while he also recorded numerous hooks that the rapper used for his feature. On October 2, 2007, the song was released to US rhythmic contemporary radio stations by Roc-A-Fella and Def Jam as the album's third single. A pop number, it samples Michael Jackson's "P.Y.T. " and features synths. Lyrically, the song sees West celebrating his success and being determined to succeed, and T-Pain also reflecting on his success.
Good Life (Kanye West song)
T-Pain recorded numerous hooks for the song, which West combined to make up the singer's appearance.
West performed the song at the 2011 Coachella Festival, utilizing its sample of "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" for the intro.
Image: John Legend in Bangkok
Graduation is the third studio album by the American rapper and record producer Kanye West released on September 11, 2007, through Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. Recording sessions took place between 2005 and 2007 at several studios in New York and Los Angeles. It was primarily produced by West himself, with contributions from various other producers, including DJ Toomp. The album features guest appearances from recording artists such as Dwele, T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Mos Def, DJ Premier, and Chris Martin. The cover art and its interior artwork were designed by Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami.
Graduation (album)
West's experiences on arena rock tours such as U2's Vertigo Tour (pictured) inspired his direction for the album.
Connie Mitchell contributed vocals to several songs on the album.
The track "Everything I Am" features turntable scratches by famed record producer DJ Premier