{"product_id":"kanye-west-college-dropout-2lp","title":"Kanye West \"COLLEGE DROPOUT\" 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003ePersonnel: Kanye West, CLC, Consequence, Jay-Z, J. Ivy, Talib Kweli, Twista, Ludacris, Mos Def, Freeway (rap vocals); Jamie Foxx (spoken vocals); The Harlem Boys Choir, Syleena Johnson (background vocals).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducers: Kanye West, Brian Miller, Miri Ben-Ari.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most artists who are discovered behind the mixing boards, making the transfer from producer to MC proves a daunting task. Fortunately for Kanye West, his verbal skills more than rise to the challenge of his consistently superior beats. A sprawling concept record that tackles issues of everyday life with wisecracking humor and unexpected honesty, THE COLLEGE DROPOUT confirms West's status as one of hip-hop's most refreshing voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leadoff single, \"Through the Wire,\" perfectly exemplifies West's distinct vision. Recorded while his jaws were still wired shut after a near-fatal car accident, West hilariously reflects upon his predicament over a sped-up Chaka Khan sample. Other songs address potentially somber topics--ghetto life (\"We Don't Care\"), religion (\"Jesus Walks\"), and family turmoil (\"Family Business\")--yet somehow retain a truly hopeful spirit. Although THE COLLEGE DROPOUT features top-notch cameos from Talib Kweli, Common, Mos Def, Freeway, Jay-Z, Ludacris, and Twista, it's clearly West's show.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Jersey Music Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46992029974700,"sku":null,"price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8293\/5980\/files\/image_f1c9ce1d-bd5c-4ffd-a3fb-79362fe1cd47.png?v=1787276303","url":"https:\/\/southjerseymusicexchange.com\/products\/kanye-west-college-dropout-2lp","provider":"South Jersey Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}