[PAR] [TLE] The College Dropout [SEP] The College Dropout is the debut studio album by American rapper Kanye West.  It was released on February 10, 2004, through Roc-A-Fella Records.  It was recorded over a period of four years, beginning in 1999.  Prior to the album's release, West had received praise for his production work for artists such as Jay-Z and Talib Kweli, but faced difficulty being accepted as a recording artist in his own right by figures in the music industry.  Nonetheless intent on pursuing a solo career, it was several years before West finally received a record deal from Roc-A-Fella Records. [PAR] [TLE] Kanye West [SEP] Kanye Omari West ( ; born June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, fashion designer, and entrepreneur.  Born in Atlanta and 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 critical and commercial success, and founded the record label GOOD Music.  He went on to pursue a variety of styles on subsequent albums "Late Registration" (2005), "Graduation" (2007), and "808s & Heartbreak" (2008).  In 2010, he released his fifth album "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" to rave reviews from critics, and the following year he released the collaborative album "Watch the Throne" with Jay-Z.  West released his abrasive sixth album, "Yeezus", to further critical praise in 2013.  His seventh album, "The Life of Pablo", was released in 2016.
[PAR] [TLE] The College Dropout [ SEP ] The College Dropout is the debut studio album by American rapper Kanye West . It was released on February 10 , 2004 , through Roc - A - Fella Records . It was recorded over a period of four years , beginning in 1999 . Prior to the album 's release , West had received praise for his production work for artists such as Jay - Z and Talib Kweli , but faced difficulty being accepted as a recording artist in his own right by figures in the music industry . Nonetheless intent on pursuing a solo career , it was several years before West finally received a record deal from Roc - A - Fella Records . [PAR] [TLE] Kanye West [ SEP ] Kanye Omari West ( ; born June 8 , 1977 ) is an American rapper , singer , songwriter , record producer , fashion designer , and entrepreneur . Born in Atlanta and 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 critical and commercial success , and founded the record label GOOD Music . He went on to pursue a variety of styles on subsequent albums " Late Registration " ( 2005 ) , " Graduation " ( 2007 ) , and " 808s & Heartbreak " ( 2008 ) . In 2010 , he released his fifth album " My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy " to rave reviews from critics , and the following year he released the collaborative album " Watch the Throne " with Jay - Z. West released his abrasive sixth album , " Yeezus " , to further critical praise in 2013 . His seventh album , " The Life of Pablo " , was released in 2016 .
What was the release date of the Kanye West album made before "Late Registration"?
What was the release date of the Kanye West album made before " Late Registration " ?
February 10, 2004
February 10, 2004