Kanye West, you sly dog. How did you get to be the first artist to have two songs featured by me? Oh yeah, because you are one of the greatest musicians of our time. With a snare drum, Mos Def and two others for help (yes, I know they have names, but I only know one song by Mr. Fiasco and none by Big Sean), he gives us "Don't Look Down."
"Don't Look Down" is new, though was not released on the most recent My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, instead as part of his "Good Friday" project. What it lacks in popularity and the disdain of Mr. West (it should have been included on your album, Kanye. C'mon. You know better), it makes up for in power. Yes, I'm aware of the pun. Opening with Mos Def, we're given a sombre rap song that is motivational at the same time with, don't look down, it's an impossible view, spread your wings aeriel. With electronic vocals, the pound of a piano, and Kanye's magic touch, "Don't Look Down" is stellar. Definitely beautiful.
I'm sure there was reasoning for it not being included on the album, but perhaps there is solace in the fact that "Don't Look Down" isn't as popular as its colleagues. No, I'm not the kind of person who only likes unpopular things, but that fact gives this song a special quality. Don't look down, look ahead.
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