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Rap’s Best Kanye West

Rap’s Best Kanye West. Rap’s Savior. The College Dropout. Satire about growing up Talked about real world issues Something everyone could relate to “Impactful rap”. Graduation. Came out the same day as 50’s Curtis Sold over 250,000 more in first week

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Rap’s Best Kanye West

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  1. Rap’s Best Kanye West Rap’s Savior

  2. The College Dropout • Satire about growing up • Talked about real world issues • Something everyone could relate to • “Impactful rap”

  3. Graduation • Came out the same day as 50’s Curtis • Sold over 250,000 more in first week • Set new sales record by over 150,000 • Marked end of “Gangsta” rap

  4. Artistry Largely influenced by his mother Donda originally Portishead lead to intricate string arrangements by Jon Brion on Late Registration Yeezus shifted to Le Corbusier - architect focused on helping the majority - added to minimalist production College Dropout had “Soul-Bap flow” and had a 70’s earthy feeling to the sound

  5. Issues with Society All his albums have strong themes of racial prejudice – New Slaves College Dropout and Late Registration have themes of materialism and class boundaries MBDTF and Watch the Throne are heavy with themes of excess, fame and opulence

  6. Kanye’s Productions Kanye has produced hit music from: Jay-Z Nas Lil Wayne Beyoncé Lupe Fiasco MANY others

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