Download or read book Kanye West written by Bob Schaller and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2009-07-23 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the life and accomplishments of hip-hop artist Kanye West, describing his childhood, family background, education, influences, personal and professional setbacks, and related topics. Includes a time line.

Download or read book Kanye West written by Robert C. Schaller Jr. and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-07-23 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revealing biography of Kanye West explores the artist—and the man. Kanye West is a star. His music has jumped from sensation to staple in the rap industry, while his personality, his philosophies, and his willingness to speak out for what he believes in regularly place him at the center of controversy. Kanye West: A Biography traces the star's life from his birth through the present day to paint a detailed picture of the artist and the man. Raised by a single mother who was an English professor in Chicago, West admits he came from "the wrong side of the mall" rather than the wrong side of the tracks. His name, his style, and the way he conducts his business are unique. His thoughtful reflections in interviews reveal a complex man few have taken the time to understand. This biography looks at that multifaceted star, exploring his career as singer and producer, but also looking at the forces that prepared him to chase his dreams—and chase off anyone who stood in his way.

Download or read book Kanye West written by Robert C. Schaller Jr. and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-07-23 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revealing biography of Kanye West explores the artist—and the man. Kanye West is a star. His music has jumped from sensation to staple in the rap industry, while his personality, his philosophies, and his willingness to speak out for what he believes in regularly place him at the center of controversy. Kanye West: A Biography traces the star's life from his birth through the present day to paint a detailed picture of the artist and the man. Raised by a single mother who was an English professor in Chicago, West admits he came from "the wrong side of the mall" rather than the wrong side of the tracks. His name, his style, and the way he conducts his business are unique. His thoughtful reflections in interviews reveal a complex man few have taken the time to understand. This biography looks at that multifaceted star, exploring his career as singer and producer, but also looking at the forces that prepared him to chase his dreams—and chase off anyone who stood in his way.

Download or read book Kanye West written by Jeff Burlingame and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even at a young age, Kanye West's love for music gave him opportunities to make money. Even though Kanye had the chance to attend college and have his career go in a different direction, he instead chose to focus on writing beats and raps which ultimately made him a star. This hip-hop biography covers everything from Kanye's childhood mischief to his first big contract to the most controversial moment of his illustrious career.

Download or read book Kanye West A Kanye West Biography written by Lotti Davidson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: KANYE WEST: A Kanye West BiographyKanye West - rapper, producer, fashion designer, cultural phenomenon. He is all of these amazing things successfully, and yet they are not nearly enough to describe the iconoclast everyone over the last decade or so has come to either love, or love to hate. He straddles delusion and lucid self-awareness; narcissism and social consciousness; a fervent desire for privacy but also an irrepressible need to be heard; street-cred and high-art; the maximization of minimalism. He bucks against institutions but also seeks to be accepted. Sometimes he is in the heights of influence and respectability, other times he is the national punchline; he is both clown and cool guy. One never quite knows what he is thinking or where he's headed next but whatever it is - he knows how to keep people guessing, and keep them talking not only about him, but about he society we inhabit. This is the story of Kanye West: genius and madman all at once, blessed and cursed by his gifted - beautiful, dark, twisted - mind.

Download or read book Kanye West written by Audrey Borus and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the life of the popular rapper who began his career behind the scenes as a music producer.

Download or read book Kanye West God Monster written by Mark Beaumont and published by Omnibus Press. This book was released on 2015-04-13 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Kanye West is undoubtedly one of pop culture's most divisive and fascinating characters. Alongside his multimillion selling albums, Kanye has also launched record labels and clothing lines and in the process, become one of the most respected, creative and influential artists in music today.The most in-depth look at West's life and career to date,"--Novelist.

Download or read book Kanye West written by Elise O. and published by Hyperink Inc. This book was released on 2012-03-14 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABOUT THE BOOK Love him or hate him, Kanye West is one of the biggest rap artists in history. With numerous Grammy Awards and six platinum albums, West has diversified the face and sound of rap music. Before Kanye took rap by storm in 2004, the rap scene was almost completely dominated by gangster rap. Kanye's middle class background and preppy image breathed new life into what had become a one-dimensional music genre. Kanye's rise to fame did not come easy. His mother, Dr. Donda West, had always hoped Kanye would graduate college and pursue higher education. Professionally, Kanye struggled to be taken seriously as a solo rapper, even after he successfully collaborated with notable rappers like Jay Z. As soon as Roc-A-Fella music signed Kanye, though, he began churning out platinum albums. Once Kanye was firmly established in his music career, the only person getting in the way of Kanye West was Kanye West. His public temper tantrums, though interesting at first, have slowly whittled away at his professional image. His petulant behavior has garnered him enormous amounts of negative attention from the general public and people in public office. Two United States Presidents have criticized Kanye West's attitude and actions. EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK Kanye Omari West was born June 8th, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia. Both of his parents came from an intellectual background. Kanye's father, Ray West, was a photographer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and a former member of the Black Panthers. His mother, Dr. Donda West, was a professor of English. In Atlanta, Donda taught at Clark Atlanta University. When Kanye was only three years old, his parents divorced. His mother left Clark Atlanta University for Chicago, Illinois. There, Donda assumed a position as the chair of the English Department at Chicago State University. Kanye grew up in a middle class neighborhood in on the South Side of Chicago with his mother, though he spent each summer with his father in Washington, D.C.. In an interview Donda recalls, "We had such a full and rich lifestyle when we didn't have a lot. There were benefits to being a university professor. Our staying in China for a year was because I was a foreign expert to the People's Republic of China, teaching English." Donda made sure that Kanye received the best education possible. She sent Kanye to good schools, and arranged extra curricular activities that stimulated his artistic inclinations. Donda was consciously trying to raise a future leader, and taught Kanye to always speak his mind. Donda says "There is no room for shyness. I raised him that way, to think critically and analytically and not be afraid to voice what you feel. I helped shape that. I think leaders are people who must do that." CHAPTER OUTLINE Kanye West + Introduction + A Middle Class Youth: + Behind the Scenes + The Turning Point + ...and much more ...buy the book to continue reading!

Download or read book Mr West written by Sarah Blake and published by Wesleyan University Press. This book was released on 2015-03-09 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mr. West covers the main events in superstar Kanye West’s life while also following the poet on her year spent researching, writing, and pregnant. The book explores how we are drawn to celebrities—to their portrayal in the media—and how we sometimes find great private meaning in another person’s public story, even across lines of gender and race. Blake’s aesthetics take her work from prose poems to lineated free verse to tightly wound lyrics to improbably successful sestinas. The poems fully engage pop culture as a strange, complicated presence that is revealing of America itself. This is a daring debut collection and a groundbreaking work. An online reader’s companion will be available at http://sarahblake.site.wesleyan.edu.

Download or read book Kanye West written by Tom Head and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since he was a child, Kanye West had always been considered intelligent and eager to work hard by the people in his life. He carried these traits into adulthood when he began his career as a music producer. When he turned his attention to music, he was catapulted into international fame, and Kanye continues to be one of the most talked about musical artists. Engaging text, insightful pull quotes, and intriguing sidebars reveal fascinating details about his unique childhood experiences, which drove him to succeed in the music and fashion industries, while colorful photographs draw readers closer into the artist's life story.

Download or read book Kanye West written by Tom Head and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a child, Kanye West always worked hard to be the best at whatever he tried to do. The people around him saw how talented he was, and soon the world would know as well. Through accessible text and full-color photographs, accompanied by interesting sidebars and insightful quotations, readers will learn how Kanye West used his ambition to become a top music producer and celebrated rap artist who has also helped other artists achieve their big breaks in the music business.

Download or read book Kanye West written by Ethan Grucella and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follows the life of the popular rapper who began his career behind the scenes as a music producer.

Download or read book Kanye West A Short Unauthorized Biography written by Fame Life Bios and published by Fame Life Bios. This book was released on 2022-02-18 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kanye West: A Short Unauthorized Biography is a short unauthorized biography produced from electronic resources researched that includes significant events and career milestones. Ideal for fans of Kanye West and general readers looking for a quick insight about one of today's most intriguing celebrities. This must-read short unauthorized biography chronicles: Who is Kanye West Things People Have Said about Kanye WestKanye West is BornGrowing Up with Kanye WestKanye West Personal RelationshipsThe Rise of Kanye WestSignificant Career MilestonesKanye West Friends and FoesFun Facts About Kanye WestHow The World Sees Kanye West Kanye West A Short Unauthorized Biography is one of the latest short unauthorized biographies from Fame Life Bios. Check it out now!

Download or read book Raising Kanye written by Donda West and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-05-08 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mother of rap superstar Kanye West shares her experiences on being a single mother raising a celebrity. As the mother of hip-hop superstar Kanye West, Donda West has watched her son grow from a brilliant baby boy with all the intimations of fame and fortune to one of the hottest rappers on the music scene. And she has every right to be proud: she raised her son with strong moral values, teaching him right from wrong and helping him become the man he is today. In Raising Kanye, Donda not only pays homage to her famous son but reflects on all the things she learned about being his mother along the way. Featuring never-before-seen photos and compelling personal anecdotes, Donda's powerful and inspiring memoir reveals everything from the difficulties she faced as a single mother in the African American community to her later experiences as Kanye's manager as he rose to superstardom. Speaking frankly about her son's reputation as a "Mama's Boy," and his memorable public outbursts about gay rights and President George W. Bush, Donda supports her son without exception, and here she shares the invaluable wisdom she has taken away from each experience—passion, tolerance, patience, and above all, always telling the truth. Ultimately, she not only expresses what her famously talented son has meant to her but what he has meant to music and an entire generation.

Download or read book Kanye West written by Saddleback Educational Publishing and published by Saddleback Educational Publ. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Themes: Hi-Lo, urban nonfiction, music, entrepreneur, Hip-Hop, celebrities, biographies. Themes: Hi-Lo, urban nonfiction, music, entrepreneur, Hip-Hop, celebrities, biographies. There's no doubt about it, today's students listen to an average of 2.5 hours of music every day. Guess what they are listening to? Hip-hop is mainstream, continually topping Billboard's Hot 100 charts. These hi-lo biographies engage striving readers from the very beginning with blinged-out covers, stunning four-color photographs, modern and graphic page design, and high-interest informational text. Biographies highlight the unique characteristics of each mega-rapper, including childhood struggles, personal style, rivalries, giving back, and more. Each 48-page paperback book includes a timeline and glossary, with vocabulary words highlighted throughout. Kanye West is known as an overconfident musician and fashion designer. He is considered a genius by many in the music business. He produced mega hits for Jay-Z, Ludacris, and Common. Kanye calls himself the voice of a generation. He said, "Someone could be a better rapper, dance better. But culturally impacting? When you look back ... who's the icon at the end of the day?"

Download or read book Kanye West written by Barbara Sheen and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2009-09-28 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the release of his first major album, College Dropout, in 2003, Kanye West has become one the most acclaimed and dominant figures in the music industry. He has sold more than thirty-two million records and one hundred million digital downloads, according to Billboard. West has also won twenty-one Grammys, making him one of the most awarded artists of all-time. This captivating edition provides a balanced biography of Kanye West. Readers will learn about the strong influences in his childhood, his road to attaining superstardom, and his vocal views on various political and cultural issues.

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