Late Registration

by Kanye West

Late Registration cover art

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

  1. Wake Up Mr. West
  2. Heard 'Em Say
  3. Touch The Sky
  4. Gold Digger
  5. Skit #1
  6. Drive Slow
  7. My Way Home
  8. Crack Music
  9. Roses
  10. Bring Me Down
  11. Addiction
  12. Skit #2
  13. Diamonds From Sierra Leone - Remix
  14. We Major
  15. Skit #3
  16. Hey Mama
  17. Celebration
  18. Skit #4
  19. Gone
  20. Diamonds From Sierra Leone - Bonus Track
  21. Late