Kanye West - | Drive Slow

By featuring Houston rapper Paul Wall and using a "chopped and screwed" ending where the tempo drops to 16 RPM, West bridged the gap between Chicago and Southern hip-hop.

Produced by Kanye West, the track is defined by its "narcotic funk" and jazz-infused production. KANYE WEST - Drive Slow

The song uses the lens of to explore the dangers of living a "fast" lifestyle. By featuring Houston rapper Paul Wall and using

Critics and fans alike interpret the song as a call to appreciate the environment outside the automobile and to view life as a journey rather than a competition. Sonic Composition Critics and fans alike interpret the song as

The backbone of the song is a looped alto sax from Hank Crawford's cover of "Wildflower". This same sample was used in Tupac’s "Shorty Wanna Be A Thug," adding a layer of intertextual depth.