07/05/07 - Hype Williams Reveals There's More To Kanye's ''Stronger'' Video...

J-Banks · 07-05-2007, 11:27 AM

Hype Williams Reveals There's More To Kanye's ''Stronger'' Video Than What You See
Thursday - July 5, 2007 by Janeé Bolden

Director Hype Williams recently revealed to SOHH what went into creating Kanye West's latest video, and what Kanye fans can look forward to in the near future.

After collaborating on award-winning videos, Kanye West and Hype Williams have reunited to create the video for "Stronger," the first single off Kanye's forthcoming Graduation.

Since working together previously on videos for "Gold Digger," "Number 1," "Diamonds From Sierra Leone" and "Drive Slow," Williams said the decision for Kanye to call on him for "Stronger," was simple.

"Kanye and I remained pretty good friends for the last couple years, so it was more like a natural decision to work together again," Williams told SOHH. "This particular project came about because of the sound of the record. When I heard the record I thought it was something I could kind of dive in with him on it. I felt like my whole world made sense to do it. He has a lot of relationships with a lot of filmmakers but I think this particular song spoke to me."

Shot in Tokyo and Los Angeles over a twelve-day period in April, "Stronger" draws heavily from both Hype and Kanye's interest in animation and anime.

"The original idea was always Kanye's," Hype explains. "He was inspired by some Japanimation that he liked. My whole world is animation, Japanimation and science fiction, so it was something that I had a lot of experience in."

The video includes cameos from R&B singer Cassie, as well as French house act Daft Punk, whose song "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" provides the sample Kanye uses on "Stronger." Anime fans may also recognize allusions to the 1988 film Akira, which Hype acknowledged was influential in the making of "Stronger."

"He was always inspired by Akira," Hype said of 'Ye. "There was a point where we really dove in and wound up filming parts of that movie for the video, but we decided to back off of it and do something a little more abstract for the final version. So originally it went from inspired by -- to us really diving into that world and giving him a piece of the story and that kind of transmutated into the video that's out now."

While West presented Hype with the Video Vanguard Award at last year's MTV Awards, Williams told SOHH he foresees a bright career in filmmaking ahead for the multi-talented rapper/producer.

"This is really Kanye's vision," Williams said. "He's a strong filmmaker in his own right, a very well-respected and strong filmmaker in my book. He really did a great job executing his vision. I was kinda his co-partner on this one."

Williams also revealed that Kanye recorded an extended version of "Stronger," and that fans can look forward to seeing an extended video as well.

"We're gonna probably put in a lot of stuff that we shot in Tokyo, a lot of stuff that we shot in LA, that's all more Akira based," Williams said. "There is tons of stuff from the video that no one has seen before. We're going to probably include on an extended, probably limited-edition, for an internet type of release."

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same2step · 07-05-2007, 11:49 AM

the video goes very well with the wack ass song so Hype Williams did his thang

fuck dat Kanye gets too much of a pass for doin bullshit, nigga dat shit sound like Techno

Smitty Pt3 · 07-05-2007, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by same2step

the video goes very well with the wack ass song so Hype Williams did his thang

fuck dat Kanye gets too much of a pass for doin bullshit, nigga dat shit sound like Techno

what tha fuck you talkin bout, kanye wack? aint you a g-unit dickryder, you shouldnt be talkin bout whats wack then

..: Hunter :.. · 07-05-2007, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by same2step

the video goes very well with the wack ass song so Hype Williams did his thang

fuck dat Kanye gets too much of a pass for doin bullshit, nigga dat shit sound like Techno

You are a certified penisface.

Kanye West very rarely releases "bullshit" to be honest, the only bullshit that he spurts is in interviews but then again so does nearly every other rapper now. Except Kanye doesn't act touch, just arrogant, and the difference is he can back that up with quality production and overall great songs.

The Stronger video is excellent, whether you like it or not.

DaDizzle2 · 07-05-2007, 12:56 PM

hate that wack ass song.

Drizzy · 07-05-2007, 01:10 PM

yeah. i like this song.

ThaTRUTH IS BACK · 07-05-2007, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ..: Hunter :..

You are a certified penisface.

Kanye West very rarely releases "bullshit" to be honest, the only bullshit that he spurts is in interviews but then again so does nearly every other rapper now. Except Kanye doesn't act touch, just arrogant, and the difference is he can back that up with quality production and overall great songs.

The Stronger video is excellent, whether you like it or not.

Take Kanye's dick out your mouth and stop with that bullshit. Hardly every releases bull my ass. This song is shit. Matter fact its even worst then his first single. The video is tight......no one can front on that. But the song is trash. Its like he keeps getting worst with each album. Better lyricly......but just worst overall. He needs to ditch his stupid ass theme about school so he can expand.

S.P.I.C. · 07-05-2007, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by same2step

the video goes very well with the wack ass song so Hype Williams did his thang

fuck dat Kanye gets too much of a pass for doin bullshit, nigga dat shit sound like Techno

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaDizzle2

hate that wack ass song.

Why is the song wack, because hes being unique? unlike almost everyone else with the fuckin chains, the cars and the girls, yet you support all of that bullshit. but when someone tries to be different you're quick to complain. ya'll are just stuck in the hip hop box of dance, money, cars, girls & shoot em' up, NOT REAL HIP HOP.

Otis Beats · 07-05-2007, 01:59 PM

i dosnt matter the song is TRASH
What the fuck is kanye thinking now this fool is sampling rock songs OMG Hip hop is dieing
Stronger is GARBAGE

Otis Beats · 07-05-2007, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S.P.I.C.

Why is the song wack, because hes being unique? unlike almost everyone else with the fuckin chains, the cars and the girls, yet you support all of that bullshit. but when someone tries to be different you're quick to complain. ya'll are just stuck in the hip hop box of dance, money, cars, girls & shoot em' up, NOT REAL HIP HOP.

ACTUALLY THE SONG GARBAGE
IT'S MORE TECHNO MUSIC IF ANYTHING & ON TOP OF ALL THAT KANYE IS A MEDIOCRE RAPPER

GWest · 07-05-2007, 02:06 PM

i didint like this song i liked Cant tell me nothing way better

Snapper · 07-05-2007, 02:11 PM

u cant hate that vid is like the bes vid in years for real.

but if u listened to kanye west sayin#: go go go go shawty

u'd think wtf? this nigga doin the same shit as 50 cent

but yet u dudes complain that he bein unique?

kanye goes platinum becus he is a unique rapper.

song is hot.

BANKS-THE-ILLEST · 07-05-2007, 03:04 PM

.......kanye's smart, making pop/techno songs coz rap aint sellin nowadays...no rappers on album either....video for stronger is tight, but song itself is lame..

lUp315 · 07-05-2007, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ..: Hunter :..

You are a certified penisface.

Kanye West very rarely releases "bullshit" to be honest, the only bullshit that he spurts is in interviews but then again so does nearly every other rapper now. Except Kanye doesn't act touch, just arrogant, and the difference is he can back that up with quality production and overall great songs.

The Stronger video is excellent, whether you like it or not.

fuckin true.

Spid3r-Loc · 07-05-2007, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by same2step

the video goes very well with the wack ass song so Hype Williams did his thang

fuck dat Kanye gets too much of a pass for doin bullshit, nigga dat shit sound like Techno

are you kidding me this beat is sick he gets all that because the hommie can produce he's already up there as the best producer of all time always keeps it fresh cant wait for his album

Da Real Deal · 07-05-2007, 04:45 PM

I'm waiting on that Graduation!!!!! I can't wait!!!!

rkwilliamsjr · 07-05-2007, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smitty Pt3

what tha fuck you talkin bout, kanye wack? aint you a g-unit dickryder, you shouldnt be talkin bout whats wack then

g-unit is mentioned where? shit i think some of you hate on groups just to hate. is g-unit the best? no. but keep them out your mouth and they might just go away. and think, anything you say about kanye/g-unit/dipset/any rapper good or bad is publicity. and i like the song. for all those that think kanye is unique you're right. but sometimes that nigga goes too far (louis vuitton don)

be a fan not a dickrider

Smitty Pt3 · 07-05-2007, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkwilliamsjr

g-unit is mentioned where? shit i think some of you hate on groups just to hate. is g-unit the best? no. but keep them out your mouth and they might just go away. and think, anything you say about kanye/g-unit/dipset/any rapper good or bad is publicity. and i like the song. for all those that think kanye is unique you're right. but sometimes that nigga goes too far (louis vuitton don)

be a fan not a dickrider

i see him talking bout g-unit all tha time, yea i threw them in there, it is what it is,
fan not a dickryder, what cuzz i responed bout dudes hate get tha fuck outta my bizness bitch nigga

Cropped_Stunts · 07-05-2007, 09:26 PM

Thanks.........

Fat B · 07-06-2007, 02:48 AM

That song is the shit. Its something different, but excellent video

LuBrick Asain · 07-06-2007, 02:50 AM

hype doin so much fo kanye.

Until kanye done givin free blow jobs

citystarz™ · 07-06-2007, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spid3r-Loc

are you kidding me this beat is sick he gets all that because the hommie can produce he's already up there as the best producer of all time always keeps it fresh cant wait for his album

kid no affence but i agree with u BUT did you read that at all? he sampled the beat but its definately unique and its hot

GMNRecordsCT3 · 07-06-2007, 12:12 PM

I like the song and the video is def. something new. I like it.

kac · 07-06-2007, 01:24 PM

Ok, ok, propz.

G.PRiME · 07-07-2007, 12:47 AM

song is sickckckkkkk

07-05-2007, 11:27 AM	#1
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07-05-2007, 11:49 AM	#2
same2step Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 6,048 Repped: 281 Repped 59 Times in 19 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 6 Times in 6 Posts	the video goes very well with the wack ass song so Hype Williams did his thang fuck dat Kanye gets too much of a pass for doin bullshit, nigga dat shit sound like Techno __________________

07-05-2007, 01:59 PM	#9
Otis Beats Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,238 Repped: 14 Repped 2,612 Times in 441 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	i dosnt matter the song is TRASH What the fuck is kanye thinking now this fool is sampling rock songs OMG Hip hop is dieing Stronger is GARBAGE __________________

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Da Real Deal Most Likely To Succeed Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago Illinois/Jackson,MS Posts: 5,000 Repped: 898 Repped 2,808 Times in 616 Posts Neg Reps: 180 Neg Repped at 150 Times in 102 Posts	I'm waiting on that Graduation!!!!! I can't wait!!!! __________________

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Fat B Righteous Killer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Los Angeles Posts: 1,570 Repped: 119 Repped 140 Times in 17 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	That song is the shit. Its something different, but excellent video __________________ CHUCK ALL THESE NINJA'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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DaDizzle2 Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 62 Repped: 14 Repped 20 Times in 8 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	hate that wack ass song.

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Drizzy aKa dRiZz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 3,844 Repped: 609 Repped 1,674 Times in 252 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 7 Times in 5 Posts	yeah. i like this song.

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GWest Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: D-Town (Delano, CA) Posts: 4,114 Repped: 982 Repped 2,962 Times in 334 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	i didint like this song i liked Cant tell me nothing way better

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BANKS-THE-ILLEST gradey uk boy Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 179 Repped: 35 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	.......kanye's smart, making pop/techno songs coz rap aint sellin nowadays...no rappers on album either....video for stronger is tight, but song itself is lame..

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LuBrick Asain I get down like syndrome. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kush Land Posts: 22,138 Repped: 995 Repped 744 Times in 198 Posts Neg Reps: 52 Neg Repped at 4 Times in 4 Posts	hype doin so much fo kanye. Until kanye done givin free blow jobs __________________

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kac Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tallahassee,FL Posts: 3,891 Repped: 1,815 Repped 61 Times in 13 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ok, ok, propz.

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