Kanye West - The College Dropout

Kanye West

The College Dropout

Description

Released in 2004, Kanye West's debut studio album, The College Dropout, is a landmark in hip-hop history that redefined the genre. West, who was already a highly sought-after producer, broke through as an artist in his own right with this album, which blended his innovative "chipmunk soul" production style with introspective, witty, and socially conscious lyrics.

The album challenged the dominant gangster rap narrative of the time, tackling a range of subjects from institutional prejudice and materialism to religion and personal struggles with humor and honesty. Featuring iconic tracks like the Grammy-winning "Jesus Walks" and the breakout single "Through the Wire" (recorded with his jaw wired shut after a near-fatal car accident), The College Dropout is a testament to West’s vision and a foundational text for a new era of hip-hop.

This essential double LP is presented on standard black vinyl, a perfect way to experience the album that launched one of the most influential careers in modern music.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Intro

2. We Don't Care

3. Graduation Day

4. All Falls Down (feat. Syleena Johnson)

5. I'll Fly Away

6. Spaceship (feat. GLC and Consequence)

7. Jesus Walks

Side B 8. Never Let Me Down (feat. J. Ivy and Jay-Z) 9. Get Em High (feat. Common and Talib Kweli) 10. The New Workout Plan 11. Slow Jamz (feat. Twista and Jamie Foxx) 12. Breathe In Breathe Out (feat. Ludacris)

Side C 13. School Spirit Skit 1 14. School Spirit 15. School Spirit Skit 2 16. Lil Jimmy Skit 17. Two Words (feat. Mos Def, Freeway, and The Boys Choir Of Harlem)

Side D 18. Through The Wire 19. Family Business 20. Last Call