Since his first album, "The College Dropout," in 2004, Kanye has dropped 14 studio albums, and almost each and every single one of them have been classics. Below is are descriptions of each album. Click on the album cover to view the album on spotify.
The genesis of Kanye, "The College Dropout." Kanye's debut album, blending soulful beats, introspective lyrics, and social commentary. It explores themes of ambition, education, and faith, with hits like "All Falls Down" and "Slow Jamz."
My personal favorite out of his albums, "Late Registration." It's a more orchestral version of The College Dropout, with much more instrumentals. Songs like "Touch The Sky" and "Gold Digger" demonstrated his mainstream appeal. Although I think the best song was "We Major."
What many people call his greatest album, "Graduation." Kanye adopted a more electronic and pop-influenced sound, creating anthems like "Stronger" and "Good Life." The album marked a shift towards global stardom.
One of his most influential albums, "808s and Heartbreak." A deeply emotional album driven by Auto-Tune and minimalist production. Inspired by personal loss and heartbreak, songs like "Heartless" and "Love Lockdown" redefined Kanye's artistry. It shaped a whole new generation of music, bringing birth to artists like Drake, Future, and Kid Cudi.
Often hailed as Kanye's magnum opus alongside "Graduation", "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" is a maximalist masterpiece blending rap, rock, and orchestral elements. It features hits like "Power", "All of the Lights", and "Runaway."
A collaborative album with Jay-Z that celebrates opulence and legacy, "Watch The Throne" features tracks like "Ni**as in Paris" and "Otis." The production is lavish and experimental.
An aggressive, minimalist album with industrial and experimental influences. "Yeezus" has songs like "Black Skinhead" and "Bound 2" which reflect themes of race, identity, and rebellion.
A sprawling, genre-hopping project exploring spirituality, fame, and relationships. "The Life of Pablo" includes fan favorites like "Ultralight Beam", "Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1", and "Famous."
A concise, introspective album addressing mental health, family, and redemption. The highlights of "ye" include "Ghost Town" and "Violent Crimes."
A collaborative effort with Kid Cudi blending hip-hop, rock, and psychedelia. On "KIDS SEE GHOSTS," tracks like "Reborn" and "Feel the Love" explore themes of healing and self-discovery.
A gospel-inspired album marking Kanye's pivot to Christian themes. In "JESUS IS KING," songs like "Follow God" and "Selah" reflect his newfound faith and spiritual journey.
A tribute to Kanye's late mother, Donda is a sprawling, emotional album with themes of grief, faith, and reconciliation. "Donda" features songs like "Hurricane" and "Off the Grid."
"VULTURES 1" is a very controversial album. While many knock it for its lowlights like "HOODRAT" and "TALKING," many also praise it for its highlights like "BURN" and "CARNIVAL."
"VULTURES 2" is hated on alot, like it's predecessor "VULTURES 1." The album has songs like "FIELD TRIP" and "BOMB."
