College Dropout, The AwaitingStock and marked a major development

and marked a major development in post-bebop jazz

Nothing But Heartaches

Crystal Stilts

The strong Australian association does not stop there - the cover image is taken from a work by Brett Whiteley

I Hear a Symphony & My World Is Empty Without You

College Dropout, The AwaitingStock and marked a major developmentFor 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.