Kanye West - The College Dropout (2022 Re-Issue)
For most artists who are discovered behind the mixing boards, making the transfer from producer to MC proves a daunting task. Fortunately for Kanye West, his verbal skills more than rise to the challenge of his consistently superior beats. A sprawling concept record that tackles issues of everyday life with wisecracking humor and unexpected honesty, THE COLLEGE DROPOUT confirms West's status as one of hip-hop's most refreshing voices.
The leadoff single, "Through the Wire", perfectly exemplifies West's distinct vision. Recorded while his jaws were still wired shut after a near-fatal car accident, West hilariously reflects upon his predicament over a sped-up Chaka Khan sample. Other songs address potentially somber topics—ghetto life ("We Don't Care"), religion ("Jesus Walks"), and family turmoil ("Family Business")—yet somehow retain a truly hopeful spirit. Although THE COLLEGE DROPOUT features top-notch cameos from Talib Kweli, Common, Mos Def, Freeway, Jay-Z, Ludacris, and Twista, it's clearly West's show.
TRACKLISTING
We Don't Care
Graduation Day
All Falls Down
Spaceship
Jesus Walks
Never Let Me Down
Get Em High
The New Workout Plan
Through The Wire
PRODUCT DETAILS
Artist: Kanye West
Label: Roc-A-Fella
Condition: New
Genre: Hip-Hop
Format: Vinyl 2LP
Cat Number: 9861741
Released: 16th August 2022