‘Good Life’ Kanye West ft. T-Pain (2007) “Good Life” is one of the central singles from Kanye West’s 2007 album Graduation, pairing him with T‑Pain for a celebratory, hook‑driven record about enjoying success after the grind. Released in 2007 through Roc‑A‑Fella Records and Def Jam, it arrived as a key single in the Graduation rollout and helped define the era’s glossy, synth‑heavy hip‑hop sound. The track is produced by Kanye West along with DJ Toomp and others, built around bright synths, punchy drums, and a prominent sample of Michael Jackson’s “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing),” which gives the song its upbeat, feel‑good bounce. T‑Pain’s melodic hook and ad‑libs lock in with Kanye’s verses about finally living the “good life,” turning the record into an anthem for celebration, wins, and leveling up. The official “Good Life” music video uses stylized, animated text, colorful overlays, and performance shots of Kanye and T‑Pain against minimalist backgrounds, matching the album’s futuri...