An American rapper, Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, becoming known as a producer for what in early 2000's produced hit singles  for an American singer whos debut album was "Songs in A Minor" 
Kanye West:  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. Alicia Keys:  Keys' debut album, "Songs in A Minor" was released in 2001, producing her first "Billboard" Hot 100 number-one single "Fallin'", and selling over 12 million copies worldwide.
Roc-A-Fella Records