Download or read book Kanye West Before the Legend written by Jake Brown and published by Amber Communications Group. This book was released on 2013 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Jake Brown breaks it all down. In Kanye West Before the Legend: The Rise of Kanye West and the Chicago Rap and R&B Scene - The Early Years, we will uncover the method behind this genius's multi-platinum madness, from Jay Z's 'The Blueprint', through 'College Drop Out' and 'Late Registration', and beyond. His beloved Chicago Times certainly felt that was the case in late 2003 when they predicted that "West is indeed really putting it down, and the answer to his question of 'what if ' is that he seems destined to become hip-hop's next multi-platinum superstar. "I said this is something that is going to be around forever and will be hailed as the curve of where music should be. Imagine seeing a person who everybody said couldn't rap and going up and telling somebody t hat. They are going to say, 'This dude is crazy." "Now, one year later that crazy one is a genius, but genius is crazy in itself. I always say you have to be a little postal to push the envelope...I'm getting away with things that you're not supposed to be able to get away with in a record...I'm a representation of real people. I speak for what everyday people go through. I'm like a class clown too. I compare my style a lot to Dave Chappelle, but I bring up really serious issues that I might cover up with a joke so that we laugh to keep from crying. I'm the closest that hip-hop is getting to God. In some situations. I'm like a ghetto Pope." - Kanye West

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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.

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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 Laura La Bella and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2009-01-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights the life and career of rap musician Kanye West.

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Download or read book Kanye West written by J.D. Rockefeller and published by J.D. Rockefeller. This book was released on 2016-04-20 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you define a real artist? Is being a good singer, actor or dancer enough? Talent is either innate or enhanced through constant practice, and it is one of the requirements to become a certified artist. However, the ability to touch other people’s lives, influence them through your acts and be able to change in the society is something worthy of praise, recognition and of course admiration from millions of people. One great example of this kind of artists is Kanye West, who has contributed to the world of hip hop. He is a kind of artist that pursues whatever he thinks is best for the art and music industry. Through his unique sound and style of music, he is considered one of the most admired, popular and influential people in the industry. Kanye West is known for being full of contradictions. He is materialistic but religious, arrogant or big headed but self-deprecating. And he is remarkably rude but also sensitive. Despite some of his negative aspects or attributes as a person, people still see him as a person with a good side, which even makes him more worthy of admiration. Instead of sublimating those conflicts, he shows them off through his music!

Download or read book Kanye West written by Music Masters and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-04-29 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There have been few innovators who have influenced not just hip hop, but popular music in general, more than Kanye West has. From the soulful samples of The College Dropout to the dense passion of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy to the hardcore scuzz of Yeezus and beyond, Yeezy is an artist who is more than just another rap dude. He is a god. KANYE WEST: THE TRUE STORY OF HIP HOP'S GREATEST INNOVATOR takes dozens of freely available Wikipedia articles and brings them together into a convenient print package that tells the entire story of Kanye West, from his early days to the writing of his albums to the legacy he leaves behind. Insights into his songs, how his albums came about, personal ups and downs and more - it has it all! For those who like the convenience of a traditional print book rather than reading on the web, KANYE WEST: THE TRUE STORY OF HIP HOP'S GREATEST INNOVATOR brings together the best freely available public domain and creative commons material about Kanye West and assembles it into one sleek print package. Enjoy!

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