One big reason why Graduation has always been my favorite Kanye album is his sample usage for the beats. It was just excellent. This is a great song. I don't know who sings the chorus, but it's really good. This song is simple yet fantastic. And I wonder. Blood On the Leaves I ...
Kanye has used the Dropout Bear in two different cover iterations: an anthropomorphic bear illustrated by graphic design studio Morning Breath, Inc. for 2005'sLate Registration, and an animated version designed by artist Takashi Murakami for 2007'sGraduation, and the video for "Good Morning." kool...
Kanye West’s early prime is reflected by the symbolism of polos, backpacks and teddy bears. For this third album,Graduation, released on Sept. 11, 2007, he called on artist Takashi Murakami for the trippy design.Graduationis arguably the album that catapulted ’Ye into superstardom, an ide...
As his career as a performer took off, West continued to work as a producer, withcreditsincluding songs by such high-profile artists asNas,Mariah Carey, andBeyoncé. He also founded the record label GOOD Music, an imprint ofDef Jam Records. His third release,Graduation(2007), produced the ...