A dash of electric samples broadened the diversity of sounds that made the project one to remember. When Kanye’s first two albums were dominated soul samples and orchestration, his third album tapped into the likes of rock artists and bands such as The Killers, Radiohead, and Keane. Taking inspiration from watching Irish bands performances to packed arenas, Kanye put together an album that would bridge the gap between rap and pop by writing simplified lyrics, which would be easily understood by a more substantial mass. (Photo by Dazed)Īfter the immense success of his 2005 album Late Registration, Kanye toured with Irish rock band U2 in an ambitious effort to increase his then-growing fanbase. Kanye West’s ‘Graduation’ album which was released on September 11, 2007. It is the perfect artwork description for the creative ambitions of West’s third studio album. The striking album artwork was designed by Japanese artist, Takashi Murakami, featuring Kanye West as a bear being launched into the sky. The Chicago based rapper’s 2007 album pushed the hip-hop music scene to its limits, which would inculcate everything from rock, electric, and Chicago house.
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