Kanye West

Love Lockdown (Official Video)

October 7, 2008 10:31 a.m. by Alex Thornton
Average Rating: 9.00

Really? Instead of going the usual route and making a big spectacle of the event on MTV or the web, Kanye West has chosen The Ellen DeGeneres Show to debut the video for "Love Lockdown," the first single from his Nov. 29 album 808s & Heartbreak. The exclusivity is sure to melt away by the end of the day but as of right now, the only place to see the video seems to be her site via a small "Video of the Day" player on the front page. As for the clip itself, Yeezy's typical artistic flare is in effect though the video itself feels more literal than many of his Graduation videos did. It's sure to be at least as popular as the massively popular song itself already is. [Ellen] 

 

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October 7, 2008 at 10:40 a.m.

*Note: So apparently he'll be on the show today to do this a bit more officially and they've simply posted the video on the site early. The show is syndicated and will be playing by now in some places so they'll probably just leave it up. Still kinda weird...
October 7, 2008 at 11:05 a.m.

Very strange, but I think it might be a good move for Kanye. The video is going to get aired on the usual shows and web sites. Ellen normally wouldn't air it.
October 7, 2008 at 11:45 a.m.
9.0 out of 10

I really like the video, even if I don't know what the hell it's about.
October 7, 2008 at 2:42 p.m.

Hot video with Keith Haring/Grace Jones like graphics on and a killer electro beat! NICE BABY!
October 7, 2008 at 4:08 p.m.

im a fan of kanye but this video and this song is wack
October 7, 2008 at 4:08 p.m.

Holy Crap! Where's busta rymes. Put your hands where eyes can see!
October 7, 2008 at 11:20 p.m.

True Sh*t, where is Busta??? Otherwise loved the vid, though it would of been cooler if there was a story that could be followed.
October 7, 2008 at 11:20 p.m.

I LOVE U KANYE REGARDLESS OF WHAT PEOPLE SAY . THE VIDEO IS FREAKIN AWSOME LOVE IT AND I CANT WAIT TO GET THE CD LIKE WUD up !!!!!!!!!
October 8, 2008 at 1:18 a.m.

hell yeah!!
October 8, 2008 at 5:14 p.m.

Why i can't view this video, i need to see it.
October 10, 2008 at 5:28 p.m.

i am a big fan i love this song i think it just made him a bigger and better singer!!!!!!!!!!
October 14, 2008 at 12:08 a.m.

GREAT AND BEAUTIFULLY CREATED. IT REALLY SHOWS THE ARTISTIC SPIRITUAL AFRICAN CULTURE AND ALSO SHOWS WHAT LIFE WOULD BE WITHOUT THOSE COLORS. GREAT IDEA.

IT KIND OF REMINDS ME OF SOME OF MICHAEL JACKSON'S VIDEO CREATIVITY.
October 23, 2008 at 11:58 a.m.

Good move for Kanye. The music business is all about the hustle. No one wants to fall off. If you don't change it up, at some point you're old news. The song caught the attention of both fans and opposers. Personally, I like it. The beat is good. I would have never guessed it was Kanye. As for the video, I agree with the other comment. I have no idea what the video is about.
November 9, 2008 at 4:03 p.m.

heggs yeah i love this song i can dance and listen to it allday
November 23, 2008 at 8:45 p.m.

I think this is the best Kanye song, i've ever heard. Its different. This song is HOT!
December 4, 2008 at 5:49 p.m.

LOVE THE SONG LOVE LOCKDOWN.....BEST
December 14, 2008 at 12:59 p.m.

What?i would give it 1 out of 10 stars!!!
December 15, 2008 at 12:01 p.m.

The people say they do not like kanye song love lock down just go to sleep. Kanye I really love the song & the video.
January 6, 2009 at 2:18 p.m.

The video is about what life in general would be like without color or music. I think it's true art! Love it!!
January 20, 2009 at 10:29 p.m.

song ******* rules!!!
January 23, 2009 at 11:28 a.m.

Wow the video wasn't what i expected. Kinda weird. I love the song tho.
February 2, 2009 at 8:16 p.m.

I didn't expect that kind of video. I expected like a love story or somethin'. I liked the video doh even if i didnt understand it. GOOD JOB KANYE!KEEP ON ROCKIN' THOSE BEATS!

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