A celebration of the culture and community that had shaped him,The Blueprintis not just an album; it's a cultural touchstone, and the album cover is a testament to the power ofJay-Z's musicand the influence on the culture and community that shaped him and that he ultimately began to ...
All of the goals he set for himself as a fledgling producer in Chicago years ago have since been achieved, goals that he simply defines as such: “To go gold or platinum,” he says, “to have songs that are respected across the board, to have some sort of influence on the culture an...
Whether you love or loathe him, Kanye West’s influence on music, fashion, and pop culture is undeniable! Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Ye’s critically-acclaimed catalog, including albums like “The ...
“To go gold or platinum to have songs that are respected across the board, to have some sort of influence on the culture and to change the sound of music and inspire up-and-coming artists to go against the grain.”—Rolling Stone,February, 2006 “Don’t ask me what I think the best...
“Steve Jobs, as everyone knows, was my biggest influence. Just seeing the way he fought to make things easier for people. After he passed, I made it my life’s mission to do what he did inside of that company,” West said. “I dream to help raise the palette and raise the taste...
West’s career took a turn after the unexpected death of his mother in November 2007. The loss affected him profoundly, and his next album,808s & Heartbreak, was met with mixed reviews — although its moody synth-pop sound ended up proving to be a major influence on later stars like Dra...
West studied at a Chicago suburb school and lived in China with his mother for a year at the age of 10 as part of a university exchange program she taught. After returning to Chicago, West became interested in the South Side hip-hop scene, which became a fundamental influence in his earl...
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Kanye West isn’t the type of guy to shy away from controversy. Some might argue that he wears it like a badge, a nod to his influence in the realm of music and today’s culture. His reputation precedes him, but very few expected what he planned on pursuing next. Be...
Rapper Kanye West took to social media to issue a public apology written in Hebrew and said that he “deeply regrets” his anti-Semitic remarks. “I sincerely apologise to the Jewish community for any ‘unintended outburst’ caused by my words or actions,’” the 46-year-old wrote, translat...