Kanye West

Summary: Kanye West is a rapper (born June 8, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia). He began making beats and rapping circa 1996 when he formed the rap group GO GETTERS with Chicago natives GLC and Really Doe. He first gained nationwide popularity when he moved to New York and began producing tracks for popular artists such as Jay-Z, Twista, Mase, Talib Kweli and Alicia Keys. In 2004 he released his first solo album, The College Dropout, and has since released Late Registration (2005) and Graduation (2007). His current album, 808s &, Heartbreak, includes the hits “Love Lockdown” and ", Heartless", .

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Boston Phoenix
[live review] Jay-Z and Kanye bring the cray, some lasers to the Garden
Published 11/23/2011 by Michael C. Walsh
Maybe I've just been spending too much time in the Phoenix newsroom, but it was

Boston Phoenix
[download] M83 vs Kanye "Midnight Life" White Panda Mashup
Published 9/13/2011 by Michael Marotta
Well, shit. I don't like mash-ups, and I don't really dig KANYE, but shag me

Boston Phoenix
Jay-Z + Kanye West | Watch the Throne
Published 8/12/2011 by MICHAEL C. WALSH
Def Jam/Roc-A-Fella/Roc Nation (2011)

Boston Phoenix
Coachella builds a sweaty buzz over three days in the California desert
Published 4/22/2011 by MICHAEL MAROTTA
Tough acts to follow

WFNX Radio
Podcast: Johnny L's Review, Guy 3-29-11
Published 3/29/2011 by FNXAdmin
Townie Sales guy Johnny L. reviews Katy Perry, Foster the People, and .38 Special! DOWNLOAD: Johnny