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Kanye West
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Kanye Omari West (born June 8, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a Grammy award winning rapper, producer, author, designer and singer. He began making beats and rapping in the early 90s when he formed the rap group GO GETTERS with Chicago natives GLC and Really Doe, and then gained nationwide popularity when he moved to New York and began producing tracks for artists such as Jay-Z, Twista, Mase, Talib Kweli and Alicia Keys. In 2004, after being pushed aside by many record companies as they felt he wasn’t a marketable hip hop artist, he managed to release his debut solo album, The College Dropout on Roc-A-Fella Records. It went onto recieve critical acclaim, and defined the style for which West would become known, including wordplay and the heavy sampling of old soul and R&B tracks from the 70s. He has since released three more albums, all of which (his fourth to a lesser extent) have received numerous awards, high commercial success and critical acclaim. His second album, Late Registration, was released in 2005, his third, Graduation, was released in 2007 and his current album, 808s & Heartbreak, was released in 2008. He is noted for his politically-charged rhymes and controversial behavior both inside and outside the realms of music.
West was born in Atlanta, Georgia where he lived with both of his parents. When he was three years old (as mentioned in “Hey Mama”) 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. Kanye’s late mother, Dr.
West was born in Atlanta, Georgia where he lived with both of his parents. When he was three years old (as mentioned in “Hey Mama”) 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. Kanye’s late mother, Dr.
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Bolshevized wrote:
Jay-Zs bragging is irritating. It was bearable and I guess justified in the 90s and early 00s, but ever since his "retirement" and return, it's overbearing. And IMO, Jay's only classic album is Reasonable Doubt. He sort of sold out rather quickly. Every Kanye album has been interesting and artistically relevant.
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Monn-Walk wrote: 5 hours ago Gay fish was funny at first, but people need to stop now. Anyway, Mr. West is one of the best artists :) < i agree
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Monn-Walk wrote:
Gay fish was funny at first, but people need to stop now. Anyway, Mr. West is one of the best artists :)
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vladekas23 wrote:
Kanye West is a gay fish. [34527338720722329]
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A408life wrote:
The College Drop Out bitches
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Electr0m3t3r wrote:
Kanye West is a gay fish. [34527338720722328]
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Patnoy wrote:
I'm so surprised Gold Digger isn't top 15...
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SuperCoolBros wrote:
Notorious B.I.G. > Jay-Z > Lupe fiasco (mixtapes) = Kanye West > Lupe Fiasco (actual albums) Something like that, anyways, he's creative, genius, etc... Also, Jay-Z is actually changing up his style a bit. In D.O.A he started adding electric guitar, but NaS has done that as well, so...Electric Guitar may become a popular told in the future's rap music. 808s & Heartbreak was good but his worst album.
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mhunke wrote:
one of the most creative minds in music today
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boysandfrogs wrote:
New songs from Boys and Frogs
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Next08 wrote:
best hip-hop
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daniel_martman wrote:
Digan lo que digan Kanye es un crack.
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cyXor wrote:
he surprised me with an absolutely superb liveshow at Roskilde, except for his fucking monologue that went on for a good 20 minutes about him basically being an asshole. the crowd nodded in agreement. apart from that, it was awesome and epic. many lasers.
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Apoelistas wrote:
Kanye West is a gay fish. [34527338720722327]
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creepingdeathv2 wrote:
Kanye West is a gay fish. [34527338720722326] LOL!!!!
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creepingdeathv2 wrote:
so...the question still remains kanye...DO YOU LIKE FISHSTICKS? =P
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phillybird wrote:
I just looked through the shouts for Graduation. The first shout was me saying it was my fave of 07. i still stand by that
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Truth_KP wrote:
Graduation - In my opinion the best album in 2007.
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Auctoria wrote:
he is an actual god.
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Clionado wrote:
Wish I was seeing him in Ireland tonight :(
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Kanye West's arraignment delayed
13 Apr 2009 | from www.theinsider.com
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kanye West's arraignment on misdemeanor charges has been delayed until May. Lawyers for the rapper and his road manager were granted a delay to enter pleas until May 20 during a brief hearing Monday afternoon. …
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