Can you think what the song Drive Slow of Kanye West would have sounded like as it was not the original plan Paul Wall had in mind

Did You Know Paul Wall’s &#8216;Drive Slow&#8217; Was Not Originally Created for Kanye West Album Late Registration?

Kanye West [https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/kanye-west] has always been
addressed as one of the most influential singers of this generation. But many
people might not know why he holds this title. His music obviously has been
iconic, but he has changed the game in the music industry in more ways than one
could think. One of those things includes his collaborations with other aspiring
artists striving to showcase their talent. The pop icon has put a handful of
rappers into the spotlight, later flourishing careers of their own.

Among them, Paul Wall was the one whose song ‘Drive Slow’ got featured in Ye’s
2005 album. But did you know the rapper did not make this song for the music
mogul in the first place?


DRIVE SLOW WAS ALMOST OUT OF THE KANYE WEST ALBUM

In 2022, Paul Wall appeared on an episode of the Bootleg Kev podcast. During
this interview, the Houston rapper spilled the backstory of his song in Kanye
West’s ‘Late Registration’. He revealed how music executive Plain Pat connected
him to the former billionaire for a collaboration. However, there were no
promises made if he would get the chance to work with him
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or not.



“Even from then, I knew the opportunity was there. An amazing opportunity to get
on a song for Kanye West, and I didn’t even think he was gonna use it,”
explained the 42-year-old. Then he revealed he originally made the track for his
debut album ‘Sittin’ Sidewayz’. But when he met up with Ye, he split the verse
and it ended up becoming ‘Drive Slow’.

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It is all thanks to his mentor T-Paris,  who did not let him use the verse in
his album.


PAUL WALL ALREADY KNEW WALL’S VERSE WAS MADE FOR SOMEONE GREAT

In the same interview, the singer stated his mentor told him that the lines did
not really go hand-in-hand with the beat. So he saved it for future
collaboration, thinking if someone like Jay-Z would want it. It turned out West
liked it and did not give another thought before adding it to his song. Thus,
this way, Paul Wall found the spotlight moment of his music career because
people loved the song.



The song received positive reviews from music critics, especially complimented
its lyrical content. Also, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)
has certified it as gold in the United States. After its success, West, Paul
Wall, GLC, and T.I. performed the remix at Power 106’s Powerhouse 2006 event.

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What do you think about this revelation from Paul Wall? Drop your comments
below!

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<p><a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/kanye-west">Kanye West</a> has always been addressed as one of the most influential singers of this generation. But many people might not know why he holds this title. His music obviously has been iconic, but he has changed the game in the music industry in more ways than one could think. One of those things includes his collaborations with other aspiring artists striving to showcase their talent. The pop icon has put a handful of rappers into the spotlight, later flourishing careers of their own.</p>
<p>Among them, Paul Wall was the one whose song &#8216;Drive Slow&#8217; got featured in Ye&#8217;s 2005 album. But did you know the rapper did not make this song for the music mogul in the first place?</p>
<h2><strong>Drive Slow was almost out of the Kanye West album</strong></h2>
<p>In 2022, Paul Wall appeared on an episode of the Bootleg Kev podcast. During this interview, the Houston rapper spilled the backstory of his song in Kanye West&#8217;s &#8216;Late Registration&#8217;. He revealed how music executive Plain Pat connected him to the former billionaire for a collaboration. However, <strong>there were no promises made if <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-on-the-second-visit-he-gave-me-a-how-kanye-west-helped-lil-wayne-with-tha-carter-iii/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">he would get the chance to work with him</a> or not</strong>.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Paul Wall talks about &#039;Drive Slow&#039; &amp; how his verse was originally for &#039;Sittin Sidewayz&#039;" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dtClgNsEnso?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p><em>“Even from then, I knew the opportunity was there. An amazing opportunity to get on a song for Kanye West, and I didn&#8217;t even think he was gonna use it,”</em> explained the 42-year-old. Then he revealed he <strong>originally made the track for his debut album &#8216;Sittin’ Sidewayz&#8217;.</strong> But when he met up with Ye, he split the verse and it ended up becoming &#8216;Drive Slow&#8217;.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a class="jsx-555d36b3e6439572 article-embed-title" href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-kanye-west-is-the-blueprint-five-two-billion-worth-crocs-brand-new-shoes-leaves-fans-doubting-the-true-inspirations-for-it/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Kanye is the blueprint” – $5.2 Billion Worth Crocs’ Brand New Shoes Leaves Fans Doubting the True Inspirations for It</a></p>
<p>It is all thanks to his mentor T-Paris,  who did not let him use the verse in his album.</p>
<h2><strong>Paul Wall already knew Wall&#8217;s verse was made for someone great</strong></h2>
<p>In the same interview, the singer stated his mentor told him that the lines did not really go hand-in-hand with the beat. So he saved it for future collaboration, thinking if someone like Jay-Z would want it. It turned out West liked it and did not give another thought before adding it to his song. Thus, this way, Paul Wall <strong>found the spotlight moment of his music career because people loved the song</strong>.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Drive Slow" width="1170" height="878" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q1ViJEYNki4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>The song received positive reviews from music critics, especially complimented its lyrical content. Also, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has <strong>certified it as gold in the United States</strong>. After its success, West, Paul Wall, GLC, and T.I. performed the remix at Power 106&#8217;s Powerhouse 2006 event.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong><a class="jsx-555d36b3e6439572 article-embed-title" href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-fans-pick-this-sixteen-million-worth-rapper-over-kanye-west-in-an-internet-debate-over-new-album-release/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fans Pick This $16,000,000 Worth Rapper Over Kanye West in an Internet Debate Over New Album Release</a></p>
<p>What do you think about this revelation from Paul Wall? Drop your comments below!</p>


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