Kanye+West

Who’s your favorite singer/rapper? Is it Kanye west? If not it will be soon. Kaney has all ways been an inspiration to young ones along with many rappers Who are very pleased with his work. He’s been rewarded for his originality in 2004 also the male artist of the year that following year. He hit off last year on his ‘glow in the dark’ tour for his following album 808’s & heart brake. Kanye West is a quadruple threat: producer, rapper, songwriter, and record executive His mother Donda West has all way been very supportive of her son until her death in 2007 after a result in cosmetic surgery. Sources say that after death of beloved mother Donda west has made kanye stronger. West established his own record label as well. G.O.O.D. (Getting out Our Dreams) has already signed and released an album by John Legend (1979–), the label's first artist. West's second album, //Late Registration,// was released in August 2005. This was his first album made with his new production partner, film composer/musician/ songwriter Jon Brion. His contributions to the album include playing guitar and keyboards as well as helping with song composition. The partnership surprised people in the music industry. Brion is best known for his orchestral arrangements for female artists Aimee Mann (1960–) and Fiona Apple (1977–). Other recording artists who collaborated with West on //Late Registration// include Jay-Z, Maroon 5's Adam Levine (1979–), and Brandy (1979–). West's first single from the album, "Diamonds from Sierra Leone," received high marks from music critics. West wasn't so sure. The twenty eight year old told //Teen People,// "It's hard when people are depending on you to have an album that's not just good, but inspired .... I want my songs to touch people, to give them what they need. Every time I make an album, I'm trying to make a cure for cancer, musically.