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By Ranjan Bhaduri
Oct 24, (THAINDIAN NEWS) ‘Runaway’ which marks the comeback of rapper Kanye West and makes his debut as a director is important for him for more than one reasons. The musical that tells the story of the union between a fallen phoenix and a human and the former’s return to space, has got rave reviews from the critics and warm reception from the viewers.

Recently, the rapper talked to a reputed media entity about the making of the musical and the hardships that he had to face before that period. He went through a bad phase after the VMA incident last year when he got involved in a fiasco with Taylor Swift. He lost a number of tours after that and faced some problems in his personal life as well. However, all that has changed after the premiere of the musical ‘Runaway.’

The musical which features a number of tracks from his new album has got praises for its seamless fusion of pop music with visual imagery. He said that creating the right visuals and getting dress for the people involved itself was a huge challenge. He had to be very careful about the phoenix’s character and her dress and costumes. After the premiere of the short film was held and it was shown on MTV Networks, the rapper has been getting incessant tweets and fan mails.

Those who have seen ‘Runaway’ have unanimously agreed about the hard work the rapper has put in his debut in film. It has put him back in the limelight. Next, the artist wants the film to be adapted into stage. It would definitely be interesting to see the Broadway adaptation of Runaway.