"Home" was also available on the advance copy of West's debut studio album, The College Dropout (2004). "Home (Windy)" circulated under the new title "Home" on various mixtapes that West released over the years, beginning with his 2003 mixtape Get Well Soon. Įven though it was included on his 2007 studio album, "Homecoming" was actually a reworking of a track known as "Home (Windy)" that originated from a demo tape dating back to the year 2001. During the session, they composed the number by making alterations to the instrumental and lyrical content of one of West's earlier recordings. The collaboration between West and Martin occurred when the two teamed up for an impromptu jam session following a chance encounter on Februat the Abbey Road Studios located in London, England. For the song, sharp piano flourishes were dressed over booming, stadium-sized drums to accompany a sing-along chorus. West co-produced the track with record producer Warryn Campbell. It was written by West with Chris Martin, lead vocalist of the English alternative rock band Coldplay. "Homecoming" was released on Graduation (2007), the third studio album by American hip-hop recording artist and record producer Kanye West. The famed Abbey Road Studios, where Kanye West and Chris Martin first met by chance and one of five different studio locations the recordings took place. It was nominated for Best Hip-Hop Video at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. The music video was very well-received and praised for the way West's hometown is visually paid homage. Shot entirely in black-and-white, the video features a montage of West traversing the streets of Chicago and showcases its landmarks, monuments and people. An accompanying music video for the single was directed by Hype Williams and filmed in Chicago. Though West was complimented for his introspective lyricism and storytelling abilities, Martin's contribution was met with polarizing reactions, with many criticizing his appearance due to him not being from Chicago. Upon its release, "Homecoming" received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics. "Homecoming" has since been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It was more successful overseas, peaking in the top twenty on European charts and reaching the top-ten positions in Ireland and the United Kingdom. The single was met with moderate commercial success in the United States and Canada. Afterwards, the two held an impromptu jam session and recorded the track, with Martin requesting that West alter the tone of his approach to the songwriting and production.Īlthough it was intended be the lead single of Graduation, the song was released as the fifth and final single from the album on February 18, 2008.
"Homecoming" came about when West met Martin for the first time by chance at the famed Abbey Road Studios in London in February 2006. In addition, this recording had exhibited West's once trademark soulful vocal sample production style. While the lyrical content of the verses largely remain the same, the lyrics of the chorus for the original incarnation of "Homecoming" are different and were sung by singer John Legend. His conceptual lyricism expresses an extended metaphor where he personifies Chicago as a childhood sweetheart to convey his relationship with the city.Ī reworking of a track entitled "Home (Windy)," the song first originated from a 2001 demo tape. "Homecoming" is written as a tribute dedicated to West's hometown of Chicago, Illinois. The song is a hip hop beat with pop-oriented refrains while also integrating elements of post-punk and new wave with arena rock sensibilities.
Martin sings the song's chorus and outro and provides a piano-driven motif. The track was produced by West with Warryn Campbell and features a guest appearance from Chris Martin, lead vocalist of the British alternative rock band Coldplay. It was included as the twelfth song on his third studio album Graduation (2007). " Homecoming" is a song by American hip-hop recording artist Kanye West.
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