Kanye West was a music producer.
Kanye Omari West ( [ ˈkɑːnjeɪ ] born June 8 , 1977 ) is an American rapper , songwriter , record producer , fashion designer , and entrepreneur . A record producer or music producer or track producer oversees and manages the sound recording and production of a band or performer 's music , which may range from recording one song to recording a lengthy concept album .