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A maximalist hip hop song also based in electronica with varied elements of electronic music, it relies on a slowed vocal sample of Daft Punk's "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger". Described by West as an emancipation from his previous mistakes, the song's lyrics are themed around self-empowerment.
- Hip Hop Electronica
Jul 31, 2017 · “Stronger” is famously built around a sample of Daft Punk’s 2001 track “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger," but Kanye wasn’t familiar with the group before he made it.
Stronger is actually what made me discover Kanye West and Daft Punk in the first place, so I can't hate it too much! I love both versions a lot. Between them, I actually think my preference is Harder Better Faster Strong Alive version > Stronger > Harder Better Faster Stronger original.
Apr 24, 2024 · The song is based on a sample of Daft Punk’s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger,” which is a French electronic music duo. West heard the song while he was in Japan, and he was inspired to create a new, modern take on the original track.
- Naomi Clay
Aug 1, 2017 · ‘Stronger’ flipped an admittedly well-known Daft Punk track, quoting Nietzsche in the process and changing the sound of hip-hop altogether. It was the first instance of Kanye’s Midas-like...
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- Luke Morgan Britton
Aug 18, 2022 · ‘Stronger’ is based around a sample taken from the Daft Punk song ‘Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger’. The original was released in 2001 and peaked at number 25 on the UK Singles Chart. The vocoded, robotic voice featured on Kanye’s track is an integral part of Daft Punk’s signature sound, which matches their futuristic aesthetic.
"Stronger" is based on Daft Punk's song "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger," which peaked at #25 in the UK in 2001. The duo from Daft Punk cooperated with Kanye West in allowing him to place his rapped lyrics over their electronic pop rhythm and were delighted when they heard the final version.
