The College Dropout

"The College Dropout" is the debut studio album by American rapper Kanye West. It was released on February 10, 2004, through Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. Prior to its release, West had gained recognition as a producer for artists such as Jay-Z and Talib Kweli, though he encountered resistance within the music industry to being accepted as a recording artist. After signing with Roc-A-Fella Records, he recorded the album over several years, beginning in 1999. Production on "The College Dropout" was primarily handled by West and reflects his early production style, often described as "chipmunk soul", characterized by sped-up .

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