Kanye West

Kanye Omari West (born June 08, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and fashion designer. Over the course of his career, West has inspired massive developments in hip hop and popular music in general. His musical career has drawn from eclectic influences including soul, R&B, electro, indie rock, synth-pop, industrial music, and other artistic mediums such as digital art and architecture^[1]^[2].

Born in Atlanta, Georgia and raised in Chicago, Illinois, West first became known as a Roc-A-Fella Records producer in the early 2000s, producing singles for famous recording artists such as Jay-Z, Ludacris, and Alicia Keys. More interested in pursuing a career as a rapper, West released his debut album The College Bassett to critical and commercial success, and founded record label GOOD Music. He experimented with other musical styles in subsequent albums, including Late Registration (2005), Graduation (2007), which contains acclaimed single "Flashing Lights", and the polarizing but influential 808s & Heartbreak (2008). In 2010, West released My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, which is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. He has since released albums Yeezus (2013), The Life of Pablo (2016), and Ye (2018), along with collaborations Watch the Throne (2011) and Kids See Ghosts (2018) with Jay-Z and Kid Cudi, respectively.

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Trivia

On October 31, 2019, West and his children dressed up as Big Daddy, Johnny, and Ash for Halloween^[3].

References

↑ Bains, Arsh (May 12, 2017). Why Kanye West is the Most Influential Artist of his Generation. 36 Chapters. Retrieved on July 02, 2019.
↑ DeGroot, Joey (July 03, 2017). 6 Pop Stars That Went Avant-Garde: John Lennon, Kanye West, And More. Music Times. Retrieved on July 02, 2019.
↑ Heller, Corrine (November 03, 2019). Kanye West and Kids Trick-or-Treated as Sing Characters on Halloween. E! Online. Retrieved on November 30, 2019.

MALE MUSICIANS RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION OF SING
\| Adam Buxton \| Afrojack \| Antônio Carlos Jobim \| Antonio Vivaldi \| Arthur Johnston \| Bernie Taupin \| Benny Blanco \| Cat Stevens \| Christopher Cross \| Claude François \| Dave Bassett \| David Bowie \| Donovan \| Drake \| Dwele \| Elton John \| Ennio Morricone \| Garth Jennings \| Gerry Rafferty \| Greg Kurstin \| Harvey Mason Jr. \| Irving Berlin \| Jack White \| Jacques Revaux \| Jay-Z \| Jesse Shatkin \| Joby Talbot \| John Legend \| Johnny Burke \| Kanye West \| Leonard Cohen \| Luciano Pavarotti \| Maino \| Max Martin \| Michael Jackson \| Paul Anka \| Paul McCartney \| Polow da Don \| Robbie van Leeuwen \| Rod Argent \| Ryan Tedder \| Seal \| Shellback \| Sir Mix-a-Lot \| Stevie Wonder \| Swizz Beatz \| Tiki Pasillas \| Uwe Schmidt \| Vybz Kartel \|
FEMALE MUSICIANS RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION OF SING
\| Ariana Grande \| Beverly Ross \| Beyoncé \| Cyndi Lauper \| Dolly Parton \| Ewa Farna \| Jennifer Hudson \| Katy Perry \| Kyary Pamyu Pamyu \| Lady Gaga \| Nicki Minaj \| Sia \| Taylor Swift \| Tori Kelly \|
NON-BINARY MUSICIANS RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION OF SING
\| Sam Smith \|
MUSIC GROUPS RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION OF SING
\| Crazy Town \| Da Internz \| Dave Brubeck Quartet \| Digital Underground \| Gipsy Kings \| Las Ketchup \| Major Lazer \| Men Without Hats \| Queen \| The Spencer Davis Group (Steve Winwood) \| Van Halen \| Wham! \|
MUSICIANS AND MUSIC GROUPS ASSOCIATED WITH SING PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL
\| Aerosmith \| David Guetta \| Deee-Lite \| DJ Khaled \| Ed Sheeran \| Eminem \| Katy Perry \| Ludacris \| M.I.A. \| Panic! at the Disco \| Paul McCartney \| Pharrell Williams \| Rick Ross \| Snoop Dogg \| T-Pain \| Usher \|
MUSICIANS ASSOCIATED WITH MISCELLANEOUS SING MATERIAL
\| Lady Gaga \|

[1] Bains, Arsh (May 12, 2017). Why Kanye West is the Most Influential Artist of his Generation. 36 Chapters. Retrieved on July 02, 2019.

[2] DeGroot, Joey (July 03, 2017). 6 Pop Stars That Went Avant-Garde: John Lennon, Kanye West, And More. Music Times. Retrieved on July 02, 2019.

[3] Heller, Corrine (November 03, 2019). Kanye West and Kids Trick-or-Treated as Sing Characters on Halloween. E! Online. Retrieved on November 30, 2019.

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