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Late Registration

2005Hip-hop25 reviews

Kanye West's second studio album, 'Late Registration,' released on August 30, 2005, showcases his evolution as an artist. Collaborating with producer Jon Brion, West blends hip-hop with orchestral elements, creating a rich, layered sound. The album features guest appearances from artists like Jay-Z, Lupe Fiasco, and Jamie Foxx. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 860,000 copies in its first week. The album received widespread critical acclaim and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 2006. Fun fact: 'Gold Digger,' a standout track from the album, topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Tracklist

1.Wake Up Mr. West

2.Heard 'Em Say

3.Touch the Sky

4.Gold Digger

5.Skit #1

6.Drive Slow

7.My Way Home

8.Crack Music

9.Roses

10.Bring Me Down

11.Addiction

12.Skit #2

13.Diamonds From Sierra Leone (Remix)

14.We Major

15.Skit #3

16.Hey Mama

17.Celebration

18.Skit #4

19.Gone

20.Diamonds from Sierra Leone

21.Late

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Ts is better than graduation easy

Wake up Mr.West

this is my personal kanye project its insane to me how well it is i learned piano because of it such an amazing album that feels phenomenal to me

julian

10/10

this album does its' job of storytelling. it succeeds immensely in the storytelling aspect which allows it to ignore the skips that are involved in this album. would never stop listening, best ye album

JonathanJo3star⭐️

9/10

An elite sophomore album. Improved sampling from his debut album and incredible orchestral soundscapes and performances throughout. Right up there as one of his best albums ever.