Injury, Affirmation, and the Disability Masquerade in Ye's "Through the Wire"
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Paper Summary
This study explores Ye's performance of disability in "Through the Wire," arguing that he engages in both "exaggerated" and "disguised" forms of the disability masquerade. The paper also examines the crip potential of Ye's sampling of Chaka Khan's voice, highlighting the tension between artistic expression and appropriation in the context of disability.
Explain Like I'm Five
Scientists found that when Kanye West made his song after his accident, he sometimes acted more hurt and sometimes less hurt than he really was, like playing a part. They also wondered if using another singer's voice was fair.
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Rating Explanation
This paper offers an interesting analysis of Ye's "Through the Wire" through a disability studies lens. However, its limited scope, subjective interpretations, and incomplete consideration of context prevent it from reaching a higher rating. The engagement with ethical considerations surrounding sampling and appropriation could also be more thorough.
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