The College Dropout

Kanye West gained notoriety as a producer-for-hire before *The College Dropout* shook hip-hop to its core. The mix of styles and subject matter is breathtaking. Pop hits rub up against vulnerable moments. Street anthems mingle with wild humor. And “Jesus Walks” challenges beliefs like no other rap song before it. Kanye West attacks the set with confidence and conviction.

College Dropout Mini-Course Syllabus Week 1: Allow Myself to Introduce Myself. Backstory. Discuss humble beginnings making beats in bedroom, car ...

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Seriously, who needs college when you can simply follow in West’s lead and become a multi-platinum powerhouse?