Kanye West Discography
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The College Dropout (2004): The College Dropout is the debut album of American hip hop artist Kanye West, released February 10, 2004 on Roc-A-Fella Records. It was recorded over a period of four years, beginning in 1999. Prior to the album’s release, West had worked on rapper Jay-Z’s The Blueprint (2001), which showcased his melodic and soulful style of hip hop production. Produced entirely by West, The College Dropout features musical contributions from Jay-Z, John Legend, Ervin “EP” Pope, Miri Ben-Ari, Syleena Johnson, and Ken Lewis. Discarding the then-dominant gangster persona in hip hop, West’s lyrics on the album concern themes of family, religion, self-consciousness, materialism, and personal struggles.
Late Registration (2005): Late Registration is the second studio album by American hip hop artist Kanye West, released August 30, 2005 on Roc-A-Fella Records. Recording sessions for the album took place over the course of a year at various recording studios located New York City and Hollywood. West collaborated with American record producer and composer Jon Brion to produce Late Registration, and the album features guest contributions from artists including Jay-Z, Lupe Fiasco, Jamie Foxx, Nas, Brandy, and Adam Levine of Maroon 5.
Graduation (2007): Graduation is the third studio album by American hip hop artist Kanye West, released September 11, 2007 on Roc-A-Fella Records in the United States. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2005 to 2007 at Chung King Studios and Sony Music Studios in New York City and at Chalice Studios and The Record Plant in Los Angeles, California. It was primarily produced by West and DJ Toomp, and features guest contributions from artists including Mos Def, Dwele, T-Pain, Lil Wayne, and Chris Martin of Coldplay. The album’s cover artwork was designed by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami.
808s & Heartbreak (2008): 808s & Heartbreak is the fourth studio album by American hip hop artist Kanye West, released November 24, 2008 on Roc-A-Fella Records in the United States. Recording sessions for the album took place at Glenwood Studios in Burbank, California and Avex Recording Studio in Honolulu, Hawaii during September to October 2008. It was primarily produced by West, No I.D., and Jeff Bhasker. Conceived in the wake of multiple events that affected and distressed him during the previous year, 808′s & Heartbreak marked a major musical departure for Kanye West from his previous work, lyrically, vocally, and production-wise.
Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010): Dark Twisted Fantasy is the fifth studio album by American hip hop artist Kanye West, released on November 16, 2010 on Roc-A-Fella Records. Production will come from West himself, Q-Tip, RZA, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Madlib, DJ Toomp, Swizz Beatz, Lex Luger, Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em and Justin Vernon.
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