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Kanye West - Flashing Lights (feat. Dwele)

Since we started Soundboard Kanye has probably been the artist with the most features, but this is my first so here’s another for the Soundboard/Kanye archive!

I only recently got into him (thanks to Zach) and now completely get the hype. On Thursday night my band and I drove to London and got to drive through the most rich and glamorous areas of central London. We were listening to Kanye and this song came on and it felt so perfect for the moment, in the most film-like, clichéd, magnificent way possible. It was nighttime and all the lights were dazzling as we passed The Ritz, along Regents Street and even through Piccadilly Circus (that was ultimately the coolest driving-moment I’ve ever had). It was hilarious because we were surrounded by Bentleys, BMWs, Chryslers and Royces, and there was my little Peugeot 106 amidst the chaotic glamour.

I’ll always think of that incredible drive when I hear this.

- Rosie