Kanye West is arguably one of the most‚ if not the most influential person in the world today. One of the reasons Kanye West inspires so many people‚ despite all of the changes in his life and in his music‚ we can still recognize him as the same character he was when his story began. He is his own person and doesn’t change for anyone. He is someone with type of filter and will express himself‚ loud. When Kanye West started as a solo artist in 2004‚ he came across as a man who strives‚ yet with a
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Hip-Hop music has always been equated with fashion in our society and Kanye West has platforms for artists before and following him to be more creative with their work in both sectors. Being a rapper and producer was not a common occurrence in the hip-hop industry and Kanye was initially refused at the doors of labels because nobody at the time believed that could work. Labels were further uncompliant when West presented songs with religious references‚ such as "Jesus Walks" because such lyrics were
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But this soon became a reality for a guy named Kanye West. Being noticed by a famous rapper named Jay-Z made Kanye West’s dreams come true. He has won tons of awards such as “MTV and Grammy awards.” “Kanye West’‚ biography.com‚ and was even on “Times Magazines 100 Most Influential People.” Time.com. Although Kanye West may not be the most influential person of all time‚ but his music has taken him far in life and continues to grow his career. Kanye West is best known for his album “The College Dropout”
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candidate Donald Trump has commented on rap artist Kanye West’s presidential bid for the year 2020. The billionaire has praised Kanye West after the rapper announced his intention to join the presidential race in 2020. Donald Trump said he only has good words for West and even described him as “so great‚” according to Yahoo! News. “You know what? I will never say bad about him‚ you know why? Because he loves Trump!” Yahoo quotes Trump. “Kanye West has been so great.” The hiphop artist announced his
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Kanye Omari West was born on June 8th‚ 1977 to mother Donda West and father Ray West in Atlanta‚ Georgia. Kanye West moved to Chicago at the age of three when his parents divorced peacefully. In his years living in “Chi-town‚” Kanye was influenced heavily in his youth while living in Chicago. His mother began working at Chicago State University as an English professor. She always made her best efforts to make sure Kanye went to the best schools. His mother moved with Kanye to Nanjing‚ China for a
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Student Project Presentation In 2005 Kanye West released “Roses” on his second studio album titled “Late Registration.” Though the composition is classified as hip-hop‚ it delves into many other genres and niches as it encompasses a wide-ranging mix of blues‚ rock‚ R&B‚ and many others. The extensive collaboration between West and film score producer Jon Brion during the making of the album resulted in a very unique orchestral-like sound thanks to the hiring of a full string section during production
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Kanye West has been the topic of conversation through his seventeen year career as a hip-hop artist‚ but he is more than just a basic rapper. He is the movement of today’s pop culture as he is also‚ "a producer‚ songwriter‚ and a high end fashion designer" (Biography.com Editors). Kanye is not only the best hip-hop artist ever‚ but he is the best solo musician of all time. For instance‚ "in the span of three short years‚ Kanye West went from hip-hop beat maker to worldwide hit maker‚ as his stellar
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Kanye Omari West (born June 8‚ 1977) is an American hip hop recording artist‚ songwriter‚ record producer‚ fashion designer‚ and entrepreneur. He is among the most acclaimed musicians of the 21st century‚[1][2] attracting both praise and criticism for his work and outspoken public persona. Raised in Chicago‚ West briefly attended art school before becoming known as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s‚ producing hit singles for artists such as Jay Z and Alicia Keys. Intent on pursuing
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Background I will be analyzing the song "Murder to Excellence" by song artists Kanye West and Jay-Z. To begin I will provide background on the song as well as the artists‚ the meaning behind the song‚ and the genre. Secondly‚ I will explain why I chose this song to analyze‚ and what this means to me. Then‚ I will discuss how this fits into my culture and why it’s useful. Lastly‚ I will end with closing thoughts. Kanye West and Jay-Z‚ songwriters‚ producers‚ and icons to keep it brief‚ are not only
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Kanye West’s Ignorance about Slavery is Damaging The musician’s ignorant comments about slavery is producing damaging effects on the black people’s history. Kanye West announced that slavery was a choice. Clearly‚ he didn’t read his history books nor listened to his lessons in school. He also appears to be blinded by the overwhelming evidence of slavery and racism that is deeply rooted in the U.S. history‚ culture‚ and society. The music artist apparently has been spitting out anti-black comments
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