The original version of this song was on Kanye’s album “Late Registration” and this song is dedicated to his mother, Donda West.
On November 2007, she died of complications from cosmetic surgery and Kanye went through a very hard time in his life.
On February 2008, he reappeared on the Grammy Awards and, after performed “Stronger” with Daft Punk, he sang this new version of the song (with a new hook) and broke down in tears.
Download : Kanye West – Hey Mama (Grammy Version)
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