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 humour and unexpected honesty, 'The College Dropout' confirms West's status as one of hip-hop'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 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.

Disc 1

Track name

Artist

1.We Don't Care

Kanye West

2.Graduation Day

Kanye West

3.All Falls Down (Feat. Syleena Johnson)

Kanye West

4.Spaceship (Feat. GLC & Consequence)

Kanye West

5.Jesus Walks

Kanye West

6.Never Let Me Down

Kanye West & Jay-Z

7.Get Em High (Feat. Common & Talib Kweli)

Kanye West

8.The New Workout Plan

Kanye West

9.Through the Wire

Kanye West

Disc 2

Track name

Artist

1.Slow Jamz (Feat. Jamie Foxx & Twista)

Kanye West

2.Breathe in Breathe Out (Feat. Ludacris)

Kanye West

3.School Spirit

Kanye West

4.Two Words (Feat. Freeway, Harlem Boys Choir & Mos Def)

Kanye West

5.Family Business

Kanye West

6.Last Call

Kanye West

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