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Mercury

Kanye West

College Dropout

For 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 hiphop's most refreshing voices The leadoff single 'Through the Wire' perfectly exemplifies West's distinct vision Recorded while his jaws were still wired shut after a nearfatal car accident West hilariously reflects upon his predicament over a spedup Chaka Khan sample Other songs address potentially somber topicsghetto 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 topnotch cameos from Talib Kweli Common Mos Def Freeway JayZ Ludacris and Twista it's clearly West's show

Tracklist

• 1. We Don't Care
  2. Graduation Day
  3. All Falls Down
  4. Spaceship
  5. Jesus Walks
  6. Slow Jamz
  7. Breathe In Breathe Out
  8. School Spirit
  9. Two Words
  10. Never Let Me Down
  11. Get Em High
  12. The New Workout Plan
  13. Through The Wire
  14. Family Business
  15. Last Call