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. COUNT 8
QSN1 What was the first label that Kanye produced for? ANS1 Roc-A-Fella Records QSN2 Who are some well known artists that Kanye produced for early in his career? ANS2 Jay-Z and Alicia Keys QSN3 How many albums has Kanye released since starting his solo career in 2004? ANS3 7 QSN4 With which artists that Kanye formerly produced for did he go on to collaborate with? ANS4 Jay-Z QSN5 Where did Kanye West live as a child? ANS5 Chicago QSN6 What was Kanye West's first job title after art school? ANS6 producer QSN7 What year did Kanye West release his first rap CD? ANS7 2004 QSN8 How many total CDs has Kanye West released in his career so far? ANS8 7