Kanye West – My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010) Lyrics

Conceived during West’s self-imposed exile following the 2009 VMA incident and further influenced by his deteriorating relationship with model Amber Rose, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is a genre-bending masterpiece that explores the darker sides of celebrity, fame and love. The album was widely acclaimed by both fans and critics; it received a near impossible 10/10 rating from Pitchfork Media and several of its songs (along with the record itself) appeared on numerous “best of 2010” lists. And while the album won the 2012 Grammy for Best Rap Album it wasn’t even nominated for Album of the Year (though somehow Rihanna’s Loud was). Make of that what you will.