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Jul 2021
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S8E4 - I Am A God by Kanye West

The Ringer
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Our serialized examination of Yeezus continues with “I Am A God.” Written after being rejected entry into a Paris fashion show, “I Am A God” finds Kanye supercharging his ego and recklessly demanding a threesome, a massage, and….croissants. But why isn’t anyone taking him seriously? Limited Season 8 merchandise is available at shop.dissectpodcast.com. Follo ... Show More
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Our serialized analysis of Yeezus continues with “New Slaves.” Over menacing, pulsating dissonance, Kanye expresses his belief that our cultural addiction to material things makes us “new slaves” to the handful of white billionaires who control the majority of the country’s wealt ... Show More
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S8E6 - Hold My Liquor by Kanye West
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S8E7 - I’m In It by Kanye West
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