Late Registration
by Kanye West
On 'Late Registration', Kanye West pivoted from the sped-up soul samples of his debut, collaborating with film composer Jon Brion to create a dense, orchestral sound with lush, live string arrangements and unconventional hip-hop instrumentation like the celesta and harpsichord. Lyrically, West expands his scope to critique institutional racism, consumerism, and the healthcare system, delivering his socially conscious narratives with a polished, pop-oriented sensibility that balances his thematic ambition.
Genres
- Pop Rap
- Hip Hop
Tracklist
- Wake Up Mr. West
- Heard 'Em Say
- Touch The Sky
- Gold Digger
- Skit #1
- Drive Slow
- My Way Home
- Crack Music
- Roses
- Bring Me Down
- Addiction
- Skit #2
- Diamonds From Sierra Leone - Remix
- We Major
- Skit #3
- Hey Mama
- Celebration
- Skit #4
- Gone
- Diamonds From Sierra Leone - Bonus Track
- Late