The College Dropout - Kanye West 2LP
Most artists discovered behind mixing boards find making the transfer from producer to MC a daunting task. Fortunately for Kanye West, his verbal skills more than rise to the level of proficiency his consistently superior beats demand. A sprawling concept record that tackles issues of everyday life with wisecracking humour and unexpected honesty, The College Dropout confirms Ye’s status as one of hip-hop's most refreshing voices. The leadoff single Through the Wire perfectly exemplifies his distinct vision. Recorded while his jaws were still wired shut after a near-fatal car accident, Ye 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 explicitly clear that it’s Kanye’s show.
Most artists discovered behind mixing boards find making the transfer from producer to MC a daunting task. Fortunately for Kanye West, his verbal skills more than rise to the level of proficiency his consistently superior beats demand. A sprawling concept record that tackles issues of everyday life with wisecracking humour and unexpected honesty, The College Dropout confirms Ye’s status as one of hip-hop's most refreshing voices. The leadoff single Through the Wire perfectly exemplifies his distinct vision. Recorded while his jaws were still wired shut after a near-fatal car accident, Ye 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 explicitly clear that it’s Kanye’s show.
Most artists discovered behind mixing boards find making the transfer from producer to MC a daunting task. Fortunately for Kanye West, his verbal skills more than rise to the level of proficiency his consistently superior beats demand. A sprawling concept record that tackles issues of everyday life with wisecracking humour and unexpected honesty, The College Dropout confirms Ye’s status as one of hip-hop's most refreshing voices. The leadoff single Through the Wire perfectly exemplifies his distinct vision. Recorded while his jaws were still wired shut after a near-fatal car accident, Ye 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 explicitly clear that it’s Kanye’s show.
