Kanye West | Hip Hop to Hip Pop
Kanye’s got every reason to be arrogant with his innovative
self styled mix of Rap, Hip Hop and Pop.
He leads the way in popular music today. His
boundless abilities as a producer, artist and hit maker
set him far apart from his peers and he keeps coming
up with the hits.
His flamboyant personality and his ability to cross over
genres makes him one of the most popular
music artists of our time, nominated for ten Grammys in
2005 and with ten Grammy wins to his name.
Critics have called him arrogant egotistical and outspoken.
But Kanye lets his art speak for itself.
“Now I could let these dream killers kill my self-esteem or
use my arrogance as the steam to power
my dreams” – Kanye West, Last Call.
His original beats, honest lyrics and brilliant use of
samples add up to some of the most exciting
music of our time.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Kanye grew up in Chicago. An
aspiring rapper, his first featured work emerged
in 2001 on Jay-Z’s album ‘The Blueprint’. He struggled with
his reputation as a great producer to get to
get his own record deal. Finally in 2004 he released his
first album ‘Late Registration’. The album sold
one million copies in its first month and earned 8 Grammy
nominations. Singles include ‘Diamonds from
Sierra Leone’, ‘Gold Digger’ and ‘Touch the Sky’.
‘Graduation’, Kanye West’s second album was released in
2007 and has since gone double platinum.
His work with other artists as producer and collaborator
has had as much influence on the music industry
as has his own work. Collaborations with Jay/Z,
Twister, Keyshia Cole and Brandy have all spawned hit singles.
His latest single ‘Love Lockdown’ takes Kanye West further
from his rap origins than ever before. As he once
again breaks new ground in the world of pop.
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