Description
Kanye West – The College Dropout (Explicit Edition, Roc-A-Fella / Universal Music Group) CD
UPC: 602498617397
MPN: 986 173-9
Brand Name: Roc-A-Fella Records / Universal Music Group
Overview
The College Dropout is the groundbreaking debut studio album by Kanye West, released in 2004 under Roc-A-Fella Records and Universal Music Group. This critically acclaimed hip-hop masterpiece redefined early-2000s rap through a unique blend of soul sampling, honest lyricism, and bold social commentary.
The album features standout singles including: ? “Through the Wire” ? “Jesus Walks” ? “All Falls Down” ? “Slow Jamz” (feat. Twista & Jamie Foxx) ? “The New Workout Plan”
With its introspective themes on faith, self-belief, education, and fame, The College Dropout became a cultural touchstone that reshaped the sound and narrative of hip-hop.
Product Features
- Format: Audio CD (Parental Advisory – Explicit Content)
- Genre: Hip-Hop / Rap
- Style: Conscious Rap, Soulful Hip-Hop
- Label: Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC / Universal Music Group
- Country of Origin: European Union (Hungary Distribution – Universal Music Kft.)
- Release Year: 2004
- Executive Producers: Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, Damon Dash, Kareem “Biggs” Burke
- Co-Executive Producers: Gee Roberson, Kyambo “Hip Hop” Joshua, Kanye West
- Distribution: Universal Music Kft., Hermina út 17, Budapest, EU
- Catalog Number: 986 173-9
Interesting Facts
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Faith Meets Flow: Kanye’s inclusion of spiritual themes, especially in “Jesus Walks,” brought gospel influences into mainstream hip-hop like never before.
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Through the Wire: Recorded while Kanye’s jaw was wired shut after a near-fatal car crash, this debut single epitomizes his determination and creative resilience.
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Production Innovation: The album pioneered Kanye’s “chipmunk soul” production style—high-pitched vocal samples layered with warm, melodic beats that became a defining sound of 2000s hip-hop.
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Cultural Impact: The College Dropout earned 10 Grammy nominations and won Best Rap Album, establishing Kanye West as one of the most influential artists of his generation.
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Independent Spirit: Initially doubted by major labels as “just a producer,” Kanye self-produced most of the album, proving his artistic vision and lyrical depth.
Publishers
© 2004 Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC, a division of Island Def Jam Music Group. Exclusively licensed to Mercury Records (worldwide, excluding France). Distributed in France by Barclay S.A. Made in the EU.
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