College Dropout

This debut album's special edition double vinyl LP was released during a remarkable moment in Kanye's career. In the week it came out, Kanye's name was ubiquitous across the Top 20 hits, with songs like "Through the Wire," "Jesus Walks," "All Falls Down," and "Slow Jamz" dominating the charts. What makes this breakthrough even more remarkable is that it occurred during Kanye's recovery from a near-fatal car accident. The song "Through the Wire" was recorded just two weeks after he was hospitalized, his jaw still wired shut. Kanye has since hailed this incident as both the worst and the best thing that could have happened to him.

The record went on to sell an astounding 441,000 copies in its very first week, and has since been recognized by prestigious publications like "Time" and "Rolling Stone" as one of the greatest albums of all time. This debut effort features an impressive array of guest appearances, including collaborations with Jay-Z, John Legend, Ervin "EP" Pope, Miri Ben-Ari, Syleena Johnson, and Jamie Foxx.

The release of this special edition double vinyl LP marked a pivotal moment in Kanye's meteoric rise to fame. Despite the personal hardship he faced in the lead-up to the album's launch, his undeniable talent and creative vision shone through, captivating audiences and earning him widespread critical acclaim. The album's commercial and critical success cemented Kanye's status as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry, paving the way for his continued evolution as one of the most influential and innovative artists of his generation.

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