The leadoff single, 'Through the Wire', perfectly exemplifies West's distinct vision. Artist: Kanye West. Title: The College Dropout. Edition: 12" Album. Type: Album. Format: Vinyl. Type: East Coast.
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Product Identifiers
Record LabelDef Jam / Roc-A-Fella
UPC0602498617410
eBay Product ID (ePID)20050179542
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
Era2000s
Number of Audio ChannelsStereo
Run Time4264 Sec
Release Year2004
FormatRecord
FeaturesStudio Recording
GenrePop, Alternative, Rap & Hip-Hop
TypeAlbum
StyleContemporary Rap
ArtistKanye West
Release TitleThe College Dropout [LP]
Additional Product Features
Guest ArtistTalib Kweli, Jamie Foxx, Ludacris, Syleena Johnson, Mos Def, The Boys Choir of Harlem, Twista, Common, Jay-Z
DistributionUniversal Distribution
Number of Tracks15
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Additional InformationSprawling concept album affirms the rapper/producer's status as one of hip-hop's most refreshing voices.
Reviews4 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.", "His surprising debut disc is the most impressive hip-hop CD of the young year....The Chicago native shuns hip-hop's tired SCARFACE iconography for a broad topicality..." - Rating: A-, 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.", Included in Rolling Stone's Top 50 Records Of 2004 - "The red-hot producer delivered a solo debut that partied all over its contradictions...", 4 Stars Out of 5-"West's Rhymes Are Wry, Witty, Warm and Unswervingly Self-Aware.", Ranked #1 in Spin's "40 Best Albums of the Year" - "He is witty, provocative, and intensely devoted...", Ranked #12 in Uncut's "Best New Albums of 2004" - "He leavens the swagger and bling of hip hop with lyrics that are wry, witty and aware."