In Kanye West’s latest musical venture, ‘VULTURES 2’, the song “BOMB” has been dubbed as such for his own beasts but for the revolutionized avant-garde contributions added by none other than his own children, North West and Chicago West. All these factors also make an album that is razor-edged with a new dimension and personal touch on a new level.
Young North West hasn’t even hit her teens yet, and her feature will definitely light up production on “BOMB.” Her verse is a playful dip into the world of Japanese language and culture, adding an international flair to the song.
North West raps in Japanese on “BOMB” from Kanye’s ‘VULTURES 2’ 🇯🇵🔥PIC.TWITTER.COM/IDBQ57SKWO
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Lyrics :
おはようございます (Ohayou gozaimasu) – Good morning
こんにちは – Hello/Good afternoon
わたしのなまえはノースちゃん (Watashi no namae wa Noosu-chan) – My name is North-chan
These are indeed common, plain phrases, yet they have a double application. On one hand, they line the track with a nice surprise for Japanese speakers who would listen to it; on the other, their plainness guarantees their catchiness, thus generating easy memorability, as they fit into the metric perfectly and make the whole song really cute in North’s performance.
Chicago West’s verse isn’t in Japanese, holds a style of its own in “BOMB.” Her spirited, sung feels like a joyful celebration full of the simplicity of small pleasures in the whiff of fun and indifference.
“It’s Chi-Town, know I’m the one (oh”
“I like to have fun, oh. I like to go to the beach, oh. I like the sun, oh.”
“You know which one now” (Oh)
“I only wave when I’m telling them bye / Bye-bye-bye-bye-bye (Oh
“Bye, bye, bye I said (Oh)”
The verse from Chicago is a burst of energy and oozing with enthusiasm, much like her playful character. The repetition of “Chi-chi out” and the ideas consistently delivered about beach outings and sun-soaking bring in a lively, lively spirit into the whole mood of the piece: rambunctious fun. The lyrics soundtrack a feeling of joy and positivity, and with that, it perfectly sets with the up-tempo, lively mood of the song.
It gives a bit more flair to “BOMB,” with North West adding Japanese greetings, too, and the exuberant verses from Chicago West. Easily, Kanye West demonstrates his innovative spirit as he brings his children in; he brings that style that reflects a wider message of inclusivity and cultural diversity in the music of these days. A mix of languages and personal touches by Kanye set the vibe of family influence, which sounds so fresh and new. Family members who creatively followed his music set a new precedent for the manner in which personal and multicultural elements are incorporated into art. This underscores an emerging trend with artists who are celebrating diversity through their major influences, infusing their audiences with new engaging perspectives.
To sum it up, Kanye West’s “BOMB” on ‘VULTURES 2’ is a very outstanding song, with North West and Chicago West coming through. The moves from North West on the Japanese hellos stamp international greetings all over, while Chicago West’s playful and ebullient verse in devotion adds to the song’s positive energy. That not only highlights him as an innovative artist, as indeed West strives to create innovative music, but an innovator in the kind of family involvement in the actual art of themselves.
As fans await ‘VULTURES 2’ to drop in its entirety, “BOMB” will serve as a primer for Kanye’s changing musical sensibilities and his family’s burgeoning part in his artistic universe.
