Intro:
In February 2004 Kanye West shocked the world with this astounding album which is named "The College Dropout" which consisted of 21 tracks, including a few skits which is what gave this album such a great personality to it.
Genre:
Hip-Hop / Rap.
List of Tracks:
1.Intro.
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Intro We Don't Care Graduation Day All Falls Down Feat. Syleena Johnson I'll Fly Away ... more
Spaceship Feat. Consequence & GLC Jesus Walks Never Let Me Down Feat. J. Ivy & Jay- Z Get Em High Feat. Common & Talib Kweli Workout Plan The New Workout ...
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Advantages: You will absolutely love the album and it will be like music to your ears (no pun intended) = ]. Disadvantages: A bit too many skits on the album but they are good nonetheless.
...album which is named "The College Dropout" which consisted of 21 tracks, including a few skits which is what gave this album such a great personality to it.
Genre:
Hip-Hop / Rap.
List of Tracks:
1.Intro. 2.We Don't Care. 3.Graduation Day (Skit). 4.All Falls Down (feat. Syleena Johnson). 5.I'll Fly Away. 6.Spaceship (feat. GLC and Consequence). 7.Jesus ... ...J. Ivy). 9.Get Em' High (feat. Talib Kweli and Common). 10.Workout Plan. 11.The New Workout Plan. 12.Slow Jams (feat. Twista and Jamie Foxx). 13.Breathe In Breathe Out (feat. Ludacris). 14.School Spirit Skit 1 (Skit). 15.School Spirit. 16.School Spirit Skit 2 (Skit). 17.Lil' Jimmy Skit (Skit). 18.Two Words (feat. Mos Def, Freeway and The Harlem Boys Choir). 19.Through The Wire. more
Intro:
In February 2004 Kanye West shocked the world with this astounding album which is named "The College Dropout" which consisted of 21 tracks, including a few skits which is what gave this album such a great personality to it.
Genre:
Hip-Hop / Rap.
List of Tracks:
1.Intro. 2.We Don't Care. 3.Graduation Day (Skit). 4.All Falls Down (feat. Syleena Johnson). 5.I'll Fly Away. 6.Spaceship (feat. GLC and Consequence). 7.Jesus Walks. 8.Never Let Me Down (feat. Jay-Z and J. Ivy). 9.Get Em' High (feat. Talib Kweli and Common). 10.Workout Plan. 11.The New Workout Plan. 12.Slow Jams (feat. Twista and Jamie Foxx). 13.Breathe In Breathe Out (feat. Ludacris). 14.School Spirit Skit 1 (Skit). 15.School Spirit. 16.School Spirit Skit 2 (Skit). 17.Lil' Jimmy Skit (Skit). 18.Two Words (feat. Mos Def, Freeway and The Harlem Boys Choir). 19.Through The Wire. 20.Family Business. 21.Last Call.
Singles From the Album:
There was a total of 5 singles from Kanye's album! which is amazing to think that this was just his debut album! The singles included - Through the Wire; Slow Jams; All Falls Down; Jesus Walks and finally The New Workout Plan.
Conclusion:
Overall I would give this album a 10/10 but if it was possible i would give it way more than that! I think that Kanye has used a very well selected range of samples in each of his track which makes Kanye what he is today. Not only does Kanye's album have great samples, he gives the best of lyrics which are true to what is happening in his life. A good example of this is in his track " Through the Wire" which is about a car crash that he was in 2002, which Kanye felt strongly about and a sense of religion shines through in nearly all of his songs, i think this is because he is so grateful that he survived the car crash. So in conclusion i highly recommend that anyone who doesn't already own this CD, should go out and buy it!! I very much doubt that you will be disappointed!
Advantages: Exellent selection of songs, good beats, individual style. Disadvantages: Some explicit lyrics making it unsuitable for a younger audience, the skits can be annoying.
Kanye West's debut solo album, released under Roc-a-Fella Records, provides us with a selection of individual, unique songs unlike no other hip hop artist. With the use of humour, excellent beats, computer enhanced vocals adding an extra special touch to his songs, Kanye West's album portrays everything needed in the struggling world of hip hop. There are no violent songs talking about abusing women, drugs (apart from references to cannabis), killings, ... ...and light hearted works of excellence...parents cannot look down on his material unlike other artist's work such as Fat Joe, Eminem's earlier material and Ja Rule. Kanye West is an admirable star and a true performer and entertainer. He manages to capture the listener with every song on this outstanding album. He respects people and life and this is clearly depicted in the album. Kanye West is a very clever artist and clearly has worked out the calculation ...
showbiz0 17.05.2005
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Advantages: Fresh voice on the hip hop scene just what it needed Disadvantages: Too many skits and too many tracks put in simply to make up the numbers
Kanye makes a great dbut considering he had been passed up by so many other labels e.g. capital, before being snapped up by Jay-z and roc-a-fella. It is apparent that Kanye is a producer rapper with an eye for a beat, not necessarily a bad thing! Kanye's songs in this album bring a fresh air to the hip hop scene.
I decided to review this album after reviewing his second album because i simply forget it was on the site. Track by track analysis: (i ... ...9/10*
3. Graduation Day - kinda like a skit 4/10
4. All Falls Down - featuring Syleena Johnson - 10/10!!!!*
5. I'll Fly Away - 8/10*
6. Spaceship - Featuring GLC & Consequence - 7/10
7. Jesus Walks - 8/10*
8. Never Let Me Down - featuring Jay-Z & J. Ivy - 9/10*
9. Get Em High - featuring Talib Kweli & Common - 7/10
11. The New Workout Plan- 7/10*
12. Slow Jamz - Featuring Twista, Kanye West & Jamie Foxx- 9/10*
13. Breathe In Breathe Out ...
Conks 05.02.2006
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Advantages: This is the way to release a record explode! Disadvantages: none that I can find!
Kanye really makes an entrance and blasts his way into the music scene...
...this is definately an album you can listen to all the way through, each track is brilliant & creative, Kayne's laid back style combined with the likes of say JayZ is mind blowing and a real treat for the ears!
....there is nothing bad that I can say about this album, it is so refreshing to hear some really good hip hop, this is definately an album for the collection...I ... ...the Fugees & The Score, Warren G & Regulate etc etc....
...I can honestly say that in 10 years time when you put this album on it will still sound as fresh and new as it does today!
...there are a couple of little "interludes" on this album, comme The Fugees Score, but nothing too much, just enough to give you a little chuckle, but not enough for you to have to keep getting up to forward it on to the next song and interfere with your listening!
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tazzywazzy 09.03.2006
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Advantages: Lots of hits Disadvantages: Too many skits
"The CollegeDropout" was the 2004 debut album from the producer-turned-rapper KanyeWest. As Kanye started off as a producer for all the big names in Hip Hop such as T.I., Nas and Jay-Z, providing his unique chipmunk sound (where he uses a soul sample and increases the pitch, to give it an Alvin & The Chipmunks sound) to their tunes, which is why he had so many connections, and so many chose to collaborate with him on the album.
(Kan)ye chose to produce the whole of the album, unlike later ones, just to show what he had to offer for other Hip Hop acts, because he was going to contiune to make beats as well as rap no matter how successful this album was (and it was as it sold for 3x Platinum).
1. Intro
2. We Don't Care
This is Kanye's first consicous Hip Hop tune which he made, as he talks on the issues which black people ...
Advantages: Great album, some legendary songs Disadvantages: too many skits
KanyeWest?s debut album; CollegeDropout is excellent. Although West showed off his quality by producing hit songs for the likes of Jay-Z this album demonstrated his ability not only to produce great tune after tune but also to rap with the best of them. West?s approach tends to have a bit more of a commercial sound than say Eminem but don?t let this fool you, he has what it takes to be the best (and he believes it more than anybody). One of my gripes with the album is the number of skits throughout and although they can be funny or set you up for the next song they do lose their appeal after a couple of hearings.
Intro
We Don?t Care
Graduation Day ? Although basically in introduction to the next song or a skit it is quite a nice melody to listen to anyway.
All Falls Down ? Awesome song, 5/5 definatly, has everything; nice ...
Advantages: original lyrics, great beats Disadvantages: may be too many skits
I think this is the first hip hop album I?ve heard, without it mentioning how rich the rapper has become. So Kanyewest, who is he? Well ever since his first solo song was released ?Though the Wire?, Kanye has become a famous name in most teenagers lives. He has become increasingly popular in 2004 and still is. Here?s a little information for those who have never heard of him. In October 2002 Kanye?s life nearly ended, when he was involved in a devastating near fatal car crash, where he suffered serious injuries and left his jaw fractured in three places. Ever since then, Kanye has understood the preciousness of life and is grateful that he survived. He wrote this album based on his life. Each song is original and involves some aspect of life.
Below I have written my thoughts on all the tracks on the album except for the skits ...
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Product details
Title
College Dropout, The [PA]
Performer
Kanye West
Genre
R&B
Sub Genre
Rap
Release Date
15/03/2004
Recomended Retail Price
10.99 GBP
Original Release Year
2004
Label / Distributor
Roc-A-Fella / Universal Music
Engineer
Rabeka Tunei; Rich Balmer; Eugene T
Producer
Kanye West
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
602498620618
Catalogue Number
9862061
Additional notes
Album Notes
Personnel: Kanye West, CLC, Consequence, Jay-Z, J. Ivy, Talib Kweli, Twista, Ludacris, Mos Def, Freeway (rap vocals); Jamie Foxx (spoken vocals); The Harlem Boys Choir, Syleena Johnson (background vocals). Producers: Kanye West, Brian Miller, Miri Ben-Ari. 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 rise 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.
Album Reviews
Rolling Stone (3/4/04, p.63) - 3.5 stars out of 5 - "West has something to prove on DROPOUT....His ace in the hole is his cozy sound - dusty soul samples, gospel hymns, drums that pop as if hit for the very first time." Rolling Stone (p.153) - Included in Rolling Stone's Top 50 Records Of 2004 - "[T]he red-hot producer delivered a solo debut that partied all over its contradictions..."
Spin (p.68) - Ranked #1 in Spin's "40 Best Albums of the Year" - "He is witty, provocative, and intensely devoted..."
Entertainment Weekly (2/13/04, p.71) - "[H]is surprising debut disc is the most impressive hip-hop CD of the young year....[T]he Chicago native shuns hip-hop's tired SCARFACE iconography for a broad topicality..." - Rating: A- Mojo (p.102) - 4 stars out of 5 - "The numerous guests never out-shine their host's vocals, meaning this is one drop-out graduating near the top of his class."
Uncut (5/04, p.106) - 4 stars out of 5 - "West's rhymes are wry, witty, warm and unswervingly self-aware." Uncut (p.75) - Ranked #12 in Uncut's "Best New Albums of 2004" - "[H]e leavens the swagger and bling of hip hop with lyrics that are wry, witty and aware."
Titles on disc 1
1.
Intro
2.
We Don't Care
3.
Graduation Day
4.
All Falls Down - West, Kanye & Syleena Johnson
5.
I'll Fly Away
6.
Spaceship - West, Kanye & GLC/Consequence
7.
Jesus Walks
8.
Never Let Me Down - West, Kanye & Jay-Z/J. Ivy
9.
Get 'Em High - West, Kanye & Talib Kweli/Common
10.
Workout Plan
11.
New Workout Plan
12.
Slow Jamz - Twista & Kanye West/Jamie Foxx
13.
Breathe In Breathe Out - West, Kanye & Ludacris
14.
School Spirit (skit 1)
15.
School Spirit
16.
School Spirit (skit 2)
17.
Lil' Jimmy (skit)
18.
Two Words - West, Kanye & Mos Def/Freeway/Harlem Boys' Choir
19.
Through The Wire
20.
Family Business
21.
Last Call
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