Celebrate the Iconic Debut: Kanye West’s Groundbreaking Album Released on February 10
Welcome to Music Nation 365, where we bring you the latest updates and stories in the world of music. Today, we’re celebrating a milestone in the career of one of the most influential artists of our time – Kanye West. It’s been 20 years since Kanye West released his classic debut album, “The College Dropout,” back on February 10, 2004. This album marked the beginning of an era and solidified Kanye’s status as a game-changing artist in the hip-hop industry.
The College Dropout was a game-changer in the music industry, with its unique sound and powerful lyrics. The album was led by the hit single “Through The Wire,” which Kanye recorded just weeks after a near-fatal car accident. Despite having his jaw wired shut, Kanye persisted and turned his tragedy into triumph, creating a song that resonated with fans all over the world.
But “Through The Wire” was just the beginning. The College Dropout featured other iconic tracks like “Slow Jamz” with Twista & Jamie Foxx, “All Falls Down” featuring Syleena Johnson, “Jesus Walks,” “The New Workout Plan,” “We Don’t Care,” “Spaceships” featuring GLC and Consequence, and “Never Let Me Down” with JAY-Z and J. Ivy. Kanye also collaborated with a stellar lineup of artists including Yasiin Bey f.k.a Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Freeway, Ludacris, Common, John Legend, Keyshia Cole, Miri Ben-Ari, and more.
It’s hard to believe that it took Kanye four years to complete his first official body of work, given the impact and success of The College Dropout. The album was reportedly delayed three times before its release in 2004, but when it finally dropped, the response was overwhelming. The College Dropout sold 441,000 copies in its first week and debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart. Just two months later, the album went platinum, and in 2020, it was certified 4x platinum by the RIAA.
To relive the magic of Kanye West’s first studio album, tune in to iHeartRadio now and check out the best music videos from The College Dropout. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and celebrate two decades of groundbreaking music from one of the greatest artists of our time. Kanye West’s legacy lives on through his timeless music, and The College Dropout will forever hold a special place in the hearts of music lovers around the world.
