Kanye West was born into a middle-class family in Atlanta on June 8, 1977. At the age of three, his parents divorced and Kanye moved to Chicago with his mother. At the age of five, Kanye began writing poetry. At the age of eight, he developed a strong interest in rap and painting....
Free Essay: Next, I will be talking about Kanye West’s album College dropout. College dropout was Kanye’s first debut album with his record label Roc-A-Fella...
The future rap and Yeezy mogul attended both the American Academy of Art and Chicago State University, but he graduated from neither. In the end, West earned a batch of Grammy Awards for his 2004 album, "The College Dropout." Madonna Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Madonna...
We talked to just about everyone involved in the making of Kanye West's classic debut album. This is the oral history of how it all came together.
nobody wanted to hear a middle class art school dropout rap about his feelings. After struggling to land a deal, Roc-A-Fella chiefDamon Dashreluctantly signed him in 2002 with the idea that he’d produce a compilation album for the label’s roster of talent, which at th...
Kanye West’s first album ‘The College Dropout’ came after Ye dropped out of university - here’s the lowdown on his time at college.
We talked to just about everyone involved in the making of Kanye West's classic debut album. This is the oral history of how it all came together.
The doors may be heavier, but I promise you WE WILL BREAK THEM." - Kanye West addressing fans, haters, and the ten years that have passed since the release of his iconic debut album, The College Dropout. (Via Kanye's Twitter)TagsEcho Chamber Hot Links A daily roun...
The song is the lead-off single to my upcoming album Always & Forever, and talks about shaking off the nerves and putting yourself out there, knowing what you're doing is for your betterment. In the end, it's about taking control of your own life. You can Keep Company w/ Conor off...
Kanye’s first studio album, “The College Dropout,” continues to resonate in pop culture 10 years after its release, not only because of Kanye West but all of those who were a part of the creation. Everyone who contributed was an underdog as well, trying to prove themselves to their ...