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Kanye West - The College Dropout
Friday, September 28, 2007, 12:05 PM EST [General]
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Kanye
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Age:
31
Location:
Chicago, IL.
About Me
West was born in Atlanta, Georgia, where he lived with both of his parents. When he was three years old (as mentioned in "Homecoming") his parents divorced, and he and his mother moved to Chicago, Illinois. His father was Ray West, a former Black Panther who was one of the first black photojournalists at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and is now a Christian counselor.[5] Kanye's mother, Dr. Donda West, worked as the Chair of the English Department at Chicago State University before retiring to serve as Kanye's manager. He was raised in an upper middle class background, attending Polaris High School[6] in suburban Oak Lawn, Illinois.[7]
After attending The American Academy of Art, a Chicago art school, West attended Chicago State University but eventually dropped out in order to continue working on his music career. While attending school, West produced for local artists. He later gained fame by producing hit singles for major hip hop/R&B artists, including Jay-Z, Cam'ron, Paul Wall, Common, Mobb Deep, Jermaine Dupri, The Game, Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson, Eminem and John Legend among others. He also "ghost-produced" for his once mentor Deric Angelettie according to his song "Last Call" and the credits of Nas' "Poppa Was a Playa."
Wests style of production often utilizes pitched-up vocal samples, usually from soul songs, with his own drums and instruments. The first major label song he produced featuring vocal samples was "This Can't Be Life," a track from Jay-Z’s The Dynasty: Roc La Familia. West said he sped up the drum beat of Dr. Dre's "Xxplosive" to use as a replacement for his drums on "This Can't Be Life."[8]
West has said that Wu-Tang Clan producer RZA influenced him in his style,[9][10] and has said on numerous occasions that Wu-Tang rappers Ghostface and Ol' Dirty Bastard were some of his all-time favorites. Said by Kanye West: "Wu-Tang? Me and my friends talk about this all the time… We think Wu-Tang had one of the biggest impacts as far as a movement. From slang to style of dress, skits, the samples. Similar to the [production] style I use, RZA has been doing that."[11]
Music
The College Dropout  Late Registration Graduation |
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hEY KANYE ITS ONE OF YOUR OLD CLASSMATES jENNIFER. I JUST WANTED TO CONGRATULATE YOU ON ALL OF YOUR SUCCESS. YOU REPRESENT THE CHI VERY WELL......I LOVE YOUR MUSIC AND I ENJOYED THE MANY BUS RIDES THAT ME TAVARIS ETOI KAREN YOU HAD..... YOU ARE THE BOMB juicyjen |
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Man! Im given big upps to Timbuck2 for giving me a chance to be heard & playing my music. |
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I AM BRINGING MY BOY FRIEND TO SEE YOU ON MAY 24 ITS HIS BIRTHDAY AND I WON TICKETS ON GCI TAKNK U FOR HAVING YOUR CONCERT ON HIS B DAY AND GIVING ME SUCH A GREAT GIFT TO GIVE HIM WEVE BEEN TOGATHER FOR 7 YERS AND OUR 1ST CONCERT TOGATHER ADRIENE WILLIAMS |
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What up man Go to Hood Harmony on myspace man. We are making man. I just want to say thank you to you. U lit the flame that keeps me creative may God continue to bless the things that you do. And remember the same thing that got you to the point that you are now is the same thing that can give you happiness. Visualize. Believe That you have already done it. Feel the feelings of it already being done. Faith is the substance |
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HEY YE HOW YOU BEEN? I WAS AT THE MGD CRAFT SHOW AND TALIB AND PHAROAH PERFORMED BUT WHERE WERE YOU AT? IT WAS A HOT SHOW BUT MY GUT SAID IT WOULD OF BEEN HOTTER WITH YOU AND I WOULD DEFINITLLY AGREE. I JUST WANT YOU TO KEEP YOUR HEAD UP CAUSE I KNOW YOUR GOING THROUGH A LOT NOW. LIVE YOUR DAYS LIKE THERE YOUR LAST AND TAKE CARE OF FAMILY CAUSE FAMILY COMES FIRST. OK ENOUGH PREACHING (SORRY I HAVE A HABIT. LOL!) AND T.C.C.I.C.MARY FROM SAN DIEGO. Mary |
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Hey Kanye! Im not gon act like a crazy fan...cuz thats not me!! I just wanted to come through and say that I think u the best in the business! U really kno how to put ur left lobe to use!! The CD was terrific, a constant banger for me! Just keep up the good work...and if you can...can you please add another Chicago show to the tour. Most of my school really want to go...but its the day of PROM...which is May 23rd!! So please consider that and just keep up the good work. Scream at me soon, and add me to your best friends!!...The Good Life! Brienne |
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HELLO MY NAME IS VANESSA AND IM YOUR #1 FAN! I LOVE ALL YOUR CD'S! THEM HATERS NEED TO GET OFF OF YOU! THEY JUST JEALOUS CAUSE YOU HOT AND THEY ARE NOT! LOL KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! CAUSE I'M LOVIN IT! I HOPE ONE DAY TO MEET YOU IN PERSON CAUSE I REALLY THINK YOU ARE AWESOME! MUCH SUCCESS TO YOU AND GOD BLESS! vanessa |
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Hi! Just stopping by to show some major love!! You're the best! Love all the albums. I even have two copies of Late Registration. Lol....Love ya!!!! Take care.
Chanel09:12 AM EST