Kanye West - The College Dropout - Vinyl LP Record

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 rising 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.

Track List:

A1. We Don't Care
A2. Graduation Day
A3. All Falls Down
A4. Spaceship
A5. Jesus Walks
B1. Never Let Me Down
B2. Get Em High
B3. The New Workout Plan
B4. Through The Wire
C1. Slow Jamz
C2. Breathe In Breathe Out
C3. School Spirit
C4. Two Words
D1. Family Business
D2. Last Call