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“Now that I have a Grammy under my belt and Late Registration is finished, I am ready to launch my clothing line next spring.”

The producer/beat maker/rapper/political activist named Kanye Omari West was born on June 8, 1977 in Atlanta, GA. Kanye West then made it to Chicago at age three. Kanye West’s early production and beat making was mostly for small time artists in chicago and his hometown area. After dibble dabbling around for a while, kanye west made his first big collaboration called “Turn It Up” with Jermaine Dupri and Nas, this was a breakthrough for him and it featured on JD’s Life… In 1472 movie soundtrack. The song unlike most of his other beats relied on a sample-free style, basically the opposite of Kanye West’s diced drum-programming and sample-heavy tunes. Kanye honed and perfected his production skills under the training of Derrick “D-Dot” Angeletti.

Kanye West is often credited with revitalizing Jay-Z’s career because of his contributions on the rapper’s 2001 masterpiece The Blueprint. Not only did West lace the beats to Jay-Z’s ubiquitous anthem “Izzo (H.O.V.A.)” and the introspective “Never Change,” Kanye was also responsible for the now legendary lyrical shots fired at Nas and Prodigy (of Mobb Deep), “Takeover.” As an in-house producer for Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella records, West also crafted beats for other ROC artists including Beanie Sigel. Though, Kanye West had also picked up some emceeing skills around the same time he began producing, it was a struggle for him to be taken seriously as a rapper. Record companies were not ready for a rapper whose past did not reek of dirty drug-dealing stories and bullet holes. After a series of meetings with Capitol Records, Kanye West was denied an artist deal. In a desperate attempt to keep their gifted producer from defecting to another label, Roc-A-Fella reluctantly signed Kanye West. Everything changed on October 22, 2003 when Kanye West was involved in a life-threatening auto accident. Due to the severe damage from that crash, his mouth was wired shut, presumably closing the chapter on Kanye’s emceeing dreams. Two weeks later, however, he sneaked out of his hospital bed and recorded “Through The Wire,” where he rapped with his mouth still wired shut. The song would later become the first single from The College Dropout, West’s critically acclaimed debut album. That debut album, The College Dropout (2004), was continually delayed while West continued to churn out big hits for the likes of Talib Kweli (”Get By”), Ludacris (”Stand Up”), Jay-Z (”‘03 Bonnie & Clyde”), and Alicia Keys (”You Don’t Know My Name”). Then, just as “Through the Wire” was breaking big-time at the tail end of 2003, another West song caught fire, a collaboration with Twista and comedian/actor Jamie Foxx called “Slow Jamz” that gave the rapper/producer two simultaneously ubiquitous singles and a much-anticipated debut album. As with so many of West’s songs, these two were driven by somewhat recognizable sample-based hooks — Chaka Khan’s “Through the Fire” in the case of “Through the Wire,” and Luther Vandross’ “A House Is Not a Home” in the case of “Slow Jamz.”

In late 2005, West followed up his well-received debut with Late Registration, which was co-produced by Jon Brion. While Brion helped add dense layers of instrumentation and adept musicianship to the album’s soundscape, Kanye’s social commentary and witty lyricism made the album an enjoyable musical ride. “George Bush Does Not Care About Black People”
Following the hurricane Katrina debacle, West deviated from a scripted teleprompt to announce on NBC that “George Bush does not care about Black people.” Touted by a mix of praise and controversy, West would go on to win three awards at the 2006 Grammy’s, a repeat of his 2005 feat and a confirmation of his undeniable talent and determination.

Albums
2004 – The College Dropout (Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam)

Released: February 10, 2004
Chart positions: #2 US
U.S. Sales: 3 Million
Last RIAA certification: 3x Platinum
Singles: “Slow Jamz”, “All Falls Down”, “Jesus Walks”, “Through the Wire”, “The New Workout Plan”

2005 – Late Registration (Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam)

Released: August 30, 2005
Chart positions: #1 US (2 Weeks)
U.S. Sales: 3.6 Million
Last RIAA certification: 3x Platinum
Singles: “Diamonds From Sierra Leone”, “Gold Digger” (with Jamie Foxx), “Heard ‘Em Say”, “Touch the Sky Remix”, “Drive Slow”

Guest appearances
Kanye has collaborated with numerous artists, including Twista on songs such as “Overnight Celebrity” and “Slow Jamz” (also featuring Jamie Foxx) ? the latter would reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, becoming the first number one hit for all artists involved. Other songs Kanye has featured on include:

“Welcome 2 Chicago” by Abstract Mindstate feat. Kanye West (2001)
“The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” by Consequence feat. Kanye West (2003)
“Higher” by Do or Die feat. Kanye West (2003)
“Oh Oh” by Melbeatz feat. Kanye West (2004)
“So Soulful” by Consequence feat. Kanye West, Khayree, & John Legend (2004)
“03′ Til Infinity” by Consequence feat. Kanye West (2004)
“Take It As A Loss” by Consequence feat. Kanye West (2004)
“I See Now” by Consequence feat. Kanye West, & Little Brother (2004)
“Where You At” by Kanye West feat. The Game & Ludacris (2004)
“Getting Out The Game” by Consequence feat. Kanye West (2004)
“Gettin’ It In” by Jadakiss feat. Kanye West (2004)
“Turn Yourself In” by Consequence feat. Kanye West (2004)
“Get By (Remix)” Talib Kweli feat. Mos Def, Jay Z, Kanye West, and Busta Rhymes (2004)
“Overnight Celebrity” by Twista feat. Kanye West (2004)
“This Way” by Dilated Peoples feat. Kanye West (2004)
“Changing Lanes” by CHOPS feat. Kanye West (2004)
“Down And Out” by Cam’ron feat. Kanye West and Syleena Johnson (2004)
“The Food” by Common feat. Kanye West (2004)
“Talk About Our Love” by Brandy feat. Kanye West (2004)
“Confessions Part 2 (Remix)” by Usher feat. Kanye West, Shyne and Twista (2004)
“I Got A Love” by Jin feat. Kanye West (October 2004)
“Selfish” by Slum Village feat. Kanye West and John Legend (2004)
“Pusha Man” by Bump J feat. Kanye West, & Rick James (2004)
“Pusha Man Remix” by Bump J feat. Kanye West, Keyshia Cole, & Rhymefest (2004)
“I Change My Mind” by Keyshia Cole feat. Kanye West (2004)
“The Way That U Do” by Carl Thomas feat. Kanye West (2004)
“Talk About Our Love” by Brandy feat. Kanye West (2004)
“Crazy” by Aura feat. Kanye West, & Malice (2004 or 05)
“Fly Away” by Miri Ben-Ari feat. Fabolous, Kanye West, & Musiq Soulchild (2005)
“Number One” by John Legend feat. Kanye West (2005)
“Go” by Common feat. Kanye West (2005)
“Stay the Night” by Mariah Carey (produced by Kanye West) (2005)
“Extravaganza” by Jamie Foxx feat. Kanye West (2005)
“Brand New” by Rhymefest feat. Kanye West (February 2006)
“Tell Me When To Go (Remix)” by E-40 feat. Kanye West, The Game, and Ice Cube (2006)
“Back Like That (Remix)” by Ghostface feat. Kanye West and Ne-Yo (2006)
“Side 2 Side” by Three 6 Mafia feat. Kanye West and Bow Wow (2006)
“More” by Rhymefest feat. Kanye West (2006)
“Number One” by Pharrell feat. Kanye West (2006)
“Grammy Family” by DJ Khaled & Consequence feat. Kanye West, & John Legend (2006)
“Oh Drama Chamillionaire & Stat Quo feat. Kanye West (2006)
“Wouldn’t Get Far” The Game feat. Kanye West (2006)
“Tooth Pick” Talib Kweli feat. Kanye West (2006)
“Like This” DJ Clue & Fabolous feat. Kanye West (2006)
“In My Heart” Solange Knowles feat. Kanye West, & Jay-Z (2007)

References

Jones, Steve. Kanye West, hip-hop’s writer-in-residence. USA Today.
Davis, Kimberly. “Kanye West hip-hop’s new big shot”, Ebony, April 2005.
Black History – Biographies – Kanye West. Newsmakers, Thomson Gale.
Artist: Kanye West Album: The College Dropout Song: Last Call. ohhla.com.
Kanye West calls for end to gay bashing. USA Today.
Rae, Kelly (2005-09-09). Stuff Style Icon of the Year. Stuff Magazine.
Kanye West’s karate busking. FemaleFirst.co.uk.
Kanye West knows karate. The Superficial.
http://www.answers.com/topic/kanye-west
http://www.who2.com/kanyewest.html
http://www.emimusicpub.com/worldwide/artist_profile/kanye-west_profile.html
http://rap.about.com/od/profiles/p/KanyeWest.htm

Kanye West Links

Biography
Kanye West – AskMen.com
Kanye West profile from the online men’s magazine.

Rocafella
Great bio of Kayne.

AMG – Kayne West
Short profile from the All Music Guide.

Kanye World
Great biography of the singer.

Rap News Direct
Personal profile of the hip hop artist.

Sing 365
Excellent biography of the hip hop star.

News
Kanye West
Get all the latest news about Kanye at his homepage.

Rocafella
All the latest news about what’s happening with Kayne.

Google News
Searches thousands of news sources for the latest articles on West.

Kon Vuitton Don
All the latest on Kanye.

Kanye Talk
News related to the star.

MTV News
Current and archived news stories from MTV.

Kanye World
The latest news about Kanye.

All Hip Hop
The latest news from the hip hop site.

Pictures
Kanye West
Live photos and press photos.

Rocafella
Great photo slideshow of Kayne West.

Kanye World
Nice image gallery of Kanye.

MTV Photos
Flick through photo flipbooks.

Kanye Talk
Live performances, photoshoots, and more.

SuperiorPics.com: Kanye West
Find rare images of Kanye West at SuperiorPics.com

Articles
Hip Hop Elements
Article about Kayne’s upcoming debut lp.

Manhunt
Article about Kanye’s debut album.

Rolling Stone
Brief biographical article on the up and coming star.

Pop Matters
Review of a couple of Kanye’s hard to find discs.

Fan Mail
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Lyrics
My Lyrics Central.com
Lyrics to all your favorite artists at My Lyrics Central.

MetroLyrics: Kanye West Lyrics
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Get Some Noise.com
GSN has a great selection of lyrics in a nice clean site.

Kanye West Lyrics
Lyrics to Kanye West songs.

Lyred.com
Lyred has a nice site with a great selection of lyrics.

Absolute Lyric.com
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HotLyrics.net – Kanye West
Find lyrics to your favorite songs at HotLyrics.net.

Lyrics Search Engine
Lyrics organized by album from the LSE.

Mp3 Lyrics: Kanye West
Mp3 Lyrics Organized has a searchable collection of more than 200000 song lyrics.

Kanye World
Lyrics to a select few of Kanye’s songs.

Music Made Me Do It
Terrific lyrics site, nice design.

Song Lyrics
Lyrics to a great selection of song lyrics.

Song Lyrics.com
Song Lyrics has a great selection of Kanye West lyrics.

Sounds
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Song samples from Kanye’s debut disc.

Tabs
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Kanye West at 911 Tabs.com.

UltimateGuitar.com
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Tour Dates
Rocafella
Find out where Kane will be performing on tour.

Videos
Kanye West
Watch Kanye perform in videos.

Rocafella
Watch a couple of Kayne’s videos here.

MTV – Kanye West
Watch full length Kanye West music videos from MTV.

Wallpapers
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23 Responses to “Kanye West Producer Profile Bio”

  1. Alexander Lee Says:

    If your looking for talent, then were looking for you!!! ( Were mother and son.)

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  2. Andrew Says:

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  4. Rodney'stayhi'Davis Says:

    What up WEST…I’m a blind man with big dreams and have what it takes to make it happen.I’ve making music since I was a child.Never went to school for music,but if you hear my music,you would think I’ve already made it.Please let me blow your mind…at http://www.@myspace.com/stayhiproductions 319-961-6166

  5. Barritone Says:

    I want to be signed under a record label..

  6. Barritone Says:

    Also am a producer..

  7. Barritone Says:

    hey kanye am a humble and young talented musician and also i produce music if u dont mind you can view my profile at http://www.myspace.com/barritone4

  8. EDV Says:

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  9. glenda hobbs Says:

    my son was maured in nov 2008.he has a music myspace .i also has his music lyric book along with a demo with three song on it &six on another one its good music .type in jay hobbs aka romey rome romeo please take out time and listen to his musc ,he was 24 he got shot in his back .a mother prayer .214 -607-2311 dallas tx.

  10. Anonymous Says:

    i an a fan keep doin u

  11. Two Tongues - s/t | Austin Town Hall Says:

    [...] of vocal parts adds a musical element to the album that is difficult to come by outside of Kanye’s studio.  Not to mention, the combination of vocal harmonies definitely keeps the album [...]

  12. glenda hobbs Says:

    mr west, this is my second respond to listen to romey rome aka jay hobbs it will be jay hobbs aka romey rome you will see pictures and here his music on hi my space.i realized u are abusy man.

  13. Hec Says:

    Hi kanye… I luv yur music because there’s so much I can relate too.. I’m not gonna lie to u all I do is stay home all day listenin to music on my I touch cuz I done been thru alot in the streets even home there’s still slot more but not to get into that well wat I do wanna tell u is about talent I learned to take someones work and make it better I conect my mind heart n soul n conect to the music then I’m able to debut it like a of I can tell u ways wrong with it ways missing n how to make it better…I also have the talent to freestyle at any moment there is so much I have on my head that I haven’t realeased yet. If u or anyone who wishes to recognize real talent u cud call me in my house I’m home everyday n my number is 347 202 4576..thank u kanye for taking tut time to read this.

  14. dollar items Says:

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  15. D.P. AKA DIRTY PISTOL Says:

    “HARD WORK PAY$$$ ‘S OFF”… RIGHT?; SO IM GOING TO KEEP WORKING TILL MY LAST BREATH… MUCH LOVE MR. WEST I’LL MEET YOU THRO THA WIRE

  16. KAMMO Says:

    KANYE WEST IS A BITCH!!!

  17. DINGO Says:

    Talking crap on stage isn’t going to get you in to Beyonce’s pant’s…….you are a fucking cockhead and an insufferable bore. Not only did you embarass Taylor Swift, you also embarassed Beyonce. I feel sorry for them both, and I feel sorry for you too, for lacking the class to keep your stupid self absorbed opinion to yourself.

  18. Big Kam Says:

    Wasup Kanye ,I just want to say from one college drop out to anotha,,that if you have the time I would greatly appreciate it if you would listen to my cousin’s music. Just google Jay Hobbs aka Romey Rome.I understand that you are a busy man trying to stay on top of your game but how often do you get the chance to be a star who reached out to a fan in need.Jay Hobbs was more than a cousin to me he was like the son that I never had and I miss him dearly.I kno by you listening to his music or even producing it won’t bring him back but it will help so many young people that I see on a daily basis that are just like my lil cuz.Kanye if you dont do it for my family do it for your’s cause I kno that you are a family man 1st just like me. Thank you,,,I am Big Kam at bigkam65@yahoo.com….

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  22. Music Supervisor Says:

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  23. lilcharm Says:

    this yo boi lil charm i need to get signed im nawt bout to beg you kanye but i know i good at this rap and singin stuff im 15 hit me up when u get a chance 2166337292

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