The College Dropout

by Kanye West

The College Dropout cover art

'The College Dropout' established Kanye West's signature "chipmunk soul" production, utilizing sped-up vocal samples from soul records alongside gospel choirs and live instrumentation. The album's lyrical themes diverged from the era's dominant gangsta persona, offering a witty and self-conscious exploration of family, faith, materialism, and education. It served as a landmark release that successfully challenged the conventions of mainstream hip-hop, popularizing a more sonically rich and consciously reflective subgenre.

Genres

  • Hip Hop
  • Pop Rap

Tracklist

  1. Intro
  2. We Don't Care
  3. Graduation Day
  4. All Falls Down
  5. I'll Fly Away
  6. Spaceship
  7. Jesus Walks
  8. Never Let Me Down
  9. Get Em High
  10. Workout Plan
  11. The New Workout Plan
  12. Slow Jamz
  13. Breathe In Breathe Out
  14. School Spirit Skit 1
  15. School Spirit
  16. School Spirit Skit 2
  17. Lil Jimmy Skit
  18. Two Words
  19. Through The Wire
  20. Family Business
  21. Last Call