Vernon described the process as highly artistic in nature, stating that the fourteen-hour day recording schedule allowed for a lot of fun and creativity. While working there, the two became friends and reportedly produced 10 songs during their sessions together.

West was a fan of Bon Iver's album For Emma, Forever Ago and invited him down to Hawaii to record with him. Justin Vernon of the group Bon Iver appears on backing vocals of the track and is the first voice heard on the album. Following several media controversies, West decided to record his next album in a reclusive manner only working with artists he considered himself familiar with. Like the majority of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, the song was recorded in Oahu, Hawaii. 'Dark Fantasy' was partly produced by RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan, who brought his production style to the track. 'Dark Fantasy' was utilized in the opening sequence of West's short film Runaway, in an extended scene where West drives down an atmospheric forest road. It was the opening song of West's 2011 setlist at the Coachella Music Festival, and was performed at the ' Vevo Presents GOOD Music' musical venue. The song received acclaim from music critics, who praised the song as a strong opener to My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, complementing West's vocal delivery and the song's production.ĭespite not being released as a single, the hype generated by the release of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy caused the song to enter the Billboard Hot 100 at position 60. The song introduces several of the themes presented on the album and features numerous pop culture references, a gospel-inspired production style, and piano-driven composition. The track heavily samples ' In High Places' by Mike Oldfield (sung by Jon Anderson).

It features an opening narrative delivered by rapper Nicki Minaj, and singers Teyana Taylor and Justin Vernon contribute to the song's hook and provide background vocals. The song serves as the opening track of the album, and was written by West, Ernest Wilson, Jeff Bhasker, Mike Dean and Robert Diggs.

' Dark Fantasy' is a song by American hip hop recording artist and producer Kanye West from his fifth studio album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010). From the album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

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