Kanye West

Kanye West is a rapper and producer raised in Chicago, USA. He is the son of Donda West. West got his start working as a producer for Roc-A-Fella records before becoming a solo artist and releasing his debut album.

Kanye West’s debut album, The College Dropout, received large critical acclaim. The most popular songs were “All Falls Down”, “Through the Wire” and “Family Business”. On the song “Spaceship” he mentions that he recorded/created 5 beats a day for 3 summers. He has worked with numerous artists, with his most famous collaboration projects including Watch The Throne (Jay-Z), NASIR (Nas), Daytona (Pusha-T) & Kids See Ghosts (Kid Cudi).

Kanye West has suffered from mental illness for years. It is thought that he developed these illnesses as a result of the passing of his mother, Donda West. West has discussed his mental illness within his music. West has also run for president of the United States, however has not made it onto any ballot as his campaign began too late, in the summer of 2020. Kanye's platform is largely unclear, however he has discussed right leaning talking points since 2018. Kanye ran under his own political party, The Birthday Party.

Studio Albums
The College Dropout (2004)

Late Registration (2005)

Graduation (2007)

808’s and Heartbreak (2008)

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010)

Watch The Throne (w/ Jay-Z) (2011)

Yeezus (2013)

The Life of Pablo (2016)

Ye (2018)

Kids See Ghosts (as Kids See Ghosts w/ Kid Cudi)

Jesus is King (2019)

Scrapped and/or Unfinished
-Love Everybody/Turbo Grafx16

-Yandhi

-Donda

-Jesus is King II