How Did Kanye West Impact Hip Hop And Pop Culture

The College Dropout is the debut album by rapper and producer Kanye West. It significantly impacted hip-hop and pop culture, and many people consider it as his best album. Kanye West was born in Atlanta, Georgia but grew up in Chicago and became a producer in the mid 90's. He decided to start recording this album in 1999, taking 4 years to finish recording. The recording took place in Los Angeles, and in Kanye’s apartment in New Jersey. It was produced by Kanye West and engineered by Kilhoffer. Kanye showcased his “chipmunk soul” style of music on the tracks. This style used sped up, pitch shifted vocal samples from soul and r&b songs. Kanye also used his own drumming programming, string accompaniments, and gospel choirs. The album’s lyrics mostly had

The tracklist contains 21 tracks. Multiple songs on the album stood out, such as “Slow Jamz”, “Through The Wire”, “Never Let Me Down”, and “All Falls Down”. “Slow Jamz” has a nostalgic R&B style. It contains catchy melodies, soulful vocals, and a laid-back groove. It is a blend of pop rap, soul, hip hop, and R&B. It samples "A House Is Not a Home" by Dionne Warwick and uses a sped-up version, which is an example of Kanye West using “chipmunk soul” style songs on this album. The song also features Jamie Foxx and Twista, who both add memorable parts to the song. Twista has a fast-paced verse that contrasts well with the slow-paced track. The defining characteristic of the song is that it captures the core of old-school slow jams, but also still has a fresh and modern sound. “Through the Wire” is known for its personal storytelling and unique production style. In my opinion, this is the best track on the album. Kanye wrote and recorded this song while his jaw was shut after a car crash. The defining characteristic of this song is the raw and personal lyrics. Kanye raps about his struggles and determination to overcome