Runaway (Kanye West song)
"Runaway" is a song by American rapper Kanye West featuring fellow American rapper Pusha T, released as the second single from the former's fifth studio album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010). The song was written by the artists alongside Emile, Jeff Bhasker, Mike Dean, and Malik Yusef with the first three co-producing it with Ye. The composition features repetitive piano riffs, intricate samples and a production style with several similarities to West's album 808s & Heartbreak (2008). Described as a deeply personal song in nature, it expresses West's thoughts on his failed relationships, and his acceptance of the media's perception of him. Lyrically, the song explores criticism aimed at West in the past.
West invited Pusha T down to Hawaii to record "Runaway". While recording the song, West made him record his verse several times.
Several music critics placed West's "Runaway" amongst the best songs of the year, some even describing it as the best, including Rolling Stone.
West performing the song at Coachella. During performances of "Runaway", West was often accompanied with ballerinas, with West wearing a mostly red outfit.
Selita Ebanks is featured in the video as the phoenix. West originally wanted her to be nude in the film.
Ye is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. A subject of widespread controversy and public interest, West is a significant figure in contemporary pop culture.
West in April 2009
West received early acclaim for his production work on Jay-Z's The Blueprint. The two are pictured here in 2011.
West in Portland in December 2005 as a supporting act for U2 on their Vertigo Tour
West performing in 2008
