Raised in Chicago, West briefly attended art school before becoming known as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, producing hit singles for artists such as Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. Intent on pursuing a solo career as a rapper, West released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004 to widespread commercial and critical success, and founded record label GOOD Music. He went on to explore a variety of different musical styles on subsequent albums that included the baroque-inflected Late Registration (2005), the arena-inspired Graduation (2007), and the starkly polarizing 808s & Heartbreak (2008). In 2010, he released his critically acclaimed fifth album, the maximalist My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and the following year he collaborated with Jay-Z on the joint LP Watch the Throne (2011). West released his abrasive sixth album, Yeezus, to further critical praise in 2013. Following a series of recording delays and work on non-musical projects, West's seventh album, The Life of Pablo, was released in 2016.
Raised in Chicago , West briefly attended art school before becoming known as a producer for Roc - A - Fella Records in the early 2000s , producing hit singles for artists such as Jay - Z and Alicia Keys . Intent on pursuing a solo career as a rapper , West released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004 to widespread commercial and critical success , and founded record label GOOD Music . He went on to explore a variety of different musical styles on subsequent albums that included the baroque - inflected Late Registration ( 2005 ) , the arena - inspired Graduation ( 2007 ) , and the starkly polarizing 808s & Heartbreak ( 2008 ) . In 2010 , he released his critically acclaimed fifth album , the maximalist My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy , and the following year he collaborated with Jay - Z on the joint LP Watch the Throne ( 2011 ) . West released his abrasive sixth album , Yeezus , to further critical praise in 2013 . Following a series of recording delays and work on non - musical projects , West 's seventh album , The Life of Pablo , was released in 2016 .
What year did Kanye West release his first rap CD?
What year did Kanye West release his first rap CD ?
2004
2004