Perhaps one of the most artistic and well integrated videos I've witnessed in a while.  (Special thanks to K for the heads up.)

Kanye West released his Love Lockdown video yesterday to the public, as seen on Ellen Degeneres' talk show.  I encourage you to go straight to his blog to see it in high quality:  http://www.kanyeuniversecity.com/blog/?em3106=209224_-1__0_~0_-1_10_2008_0_0&em3281=&em3161=

I love the use of all white throughout the house and might I add, Kanye is looking, for lack of a better-fitting term - super GQ.  Wow.  Excuse me while I go pick up my jaw off the floor.  Upon further research, sources say he was inspired by the movie American Psycho in creating this piece.  That's my kind of movie!   Probably one of Christian Bale's best roles, though, he hardly fails to deliver.  And the random transitions from the modern-day interior to the cultural African tribal themed fantasy (which vaguely reminded me of a classy version of scenes from my all-time favorite movie Coming to America), blended so well together against the beat of the heart in his song.  Excuse my language but this f*cking blows my mind, I love it!   

Here are some of my favorite stills from the video pictured below:

1.  I wouldn't mind sitting on that couch with him.
2.  African Tribal Elements
3.  My favorite scene.  Amazing how simple hand motions and seating position can portray so much emotion.
4.  Excellent costumes.
5.  And it wouldn't be Kanye without ladies.  I like the glowing body paint!
6.  Is she the one on his mind?
7.  What's your interpretation of this scene? 

Kanye's album, 808s & Heartbreak is set to drop Nov. 25, earlier than anticipated.  (Thanks L for this scoop.)  Ye, your fans await!  Now, back to your regularly scheduled program.