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In many ways, Kanye West breaks the mold of the hip-hop superstar. Initially a much sought-after producer of other artists' albums (Jay-Z, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Mobb Deep, Cam'ron, John Legend), West had great difficulty getting a record contract for his own work. His father was a Black Panther-turned photojournalist and born again Christian counselor, and his mother was a university English professor. West was thought to lack the "street cred" necessary to be a serious and popular rapper. Yet once given his chance, West electrified the world of hip-hop, releasing two albums in two years, both of which went triple platinum. His third album won four Grammy Awards in 2008 and sampled songs by artists far outside the hip-hop universe, such as Steely Dan and Laura Nyro. Viewing his role as an educator, West claims to rap about historical subjects in a way that gets his young listeners interested in learning more. Yet he also courts controversy, such as his live, on-air criticism of President Bush during a Hurricane Katrina telethon and his criticism of rap lyrics' often homophobic bent. Outspoken, egotistical, unconventional, inventive, and ingenious, Kanye West is one of the hip-hop world's most fascinating and unpredictable artists.
| ISBN-13 | 9781435850538 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 143585053X |
| Weight | 0.55 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 7.25 x 0.25 x 9.00 In |
| List Price | $34.47 |
| Format | - |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 48 pages |
| Publisher | Rosen Young Adult |
| Published On | 2009-01-30 |
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Warner Books
Girard, Oh, USA
Library binding. Cloth over boards. 48 p. Contains: Illustrations. Library of Hip-Hop Biographies (H...
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