Watch out ladies - Kanye West is looking for a girlfriend.

"I want to have kids," the 31-year-old tells People.com "But I want to have the right girl too - someone who really cares about me."

However, the superstar rapper says it can be difficult to find a genuine lady friend.

"When I'm in a club, girls are super-calculating, planning every step," says Kanye, who confesses he doesn't have a special lady in his life since his mum Donda's sudden death last year.

"It's lonely at the top," he says. "Losing my mom, having no woman in my life to support me - I feel like I'm on my own and can only express it through my music."