The Countdown, Day 9

"George Bush hates black people."

Man, oh man, our featured performer of the day has never lived down those post Katrina words in the eyes of most Americans. His political ranting aside, Kanye West is part of what makes today's hip-hop great, especially to white America. And let's face it, he will be performing (a bold choice, I might add) in front of a 99% white crowd at this year's Bonnaroo. Currently on the road with his "Glow in the Dark" tour, Kanye and tour mate, Lupe Fiasco, are making a detour to Manchester after the tour wraps up in Cincy on June 13th.

No matter what you think of him and his eccentric ways, Mr. West has done nothing but bring the hits since his debut album (and even before that, as a producer on Jay-Z's The Blueprint). And, from all accounts, his current tour has to be seen to be believed. Filled with enough laser lights to make stoner Pink Floyd fans happy, the glow in the dark extravaganza is one the I look forward to experiencing.

Today's track is "Good Life" from his current album, Graduation.