Michael Jackson’s blueprint is all over the music of Kanye West… 👇 This is not about imitation. It is about influence, confidence, and artistic direction shaped over time. Michael Jackson played a major role in Kanye West’s development as an artist, not just musically, but creatively and personally. Kanye has spoken about meeting Michael Jackson early in his career and playing him music. In that moment, Jackson responded positively to Kanye’s voice and energy, giving him a different level of confidence moving forward. That moment becomes important when you look at what happens next in Kanye’s career… Around the Graduation era, Kanye begins shifting toward a more global, stadium focused sound. “Good Life” reflects that transition and connects directly to Michael Jackson’s catalog by sampling “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing).” Later, during the ‘808s and Heartbreak’ era, that influence becomes more emotional than sonic. Kanye has described Michael Jackson’s encouragement as something t...