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The College Dropout Video Anthology

Kanye West · 2005

133 min · 17 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul

A vibrant fusion of hip-hop and soul, showcasing Kanye's innovative production and introspective lyrics.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • thought-provoking themes for reflection
  • engaging storytelling through visuals
  • vibrant energy for workout sessions
  • wave-like pacing for varied moods

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek straightforward single experiences

Where this album fits

Themes
Chicago ambition· materialism critique· faith and struggle· resilience after trauma
Career context
Released on March 22, 2005, 'The College Dropout Video Anthology' comes after Kanye West's groundbreaking debut album 'The College Dropout'. At this point, West was transitioning from a producer to a bonafide star, solidifying his unique artistic vision and approach in the music industry.
Stylistic neighbors
Kid Cudi· Chance the Rapper· Travis Scott
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The Warm Up by J. Cole — Shares introspective lyrics on ambition and resilience, layered over soulful, sample-driven production.
Acid Rap by Chance the Rapper — Explores themes of faith and struggle with a vibrant mix of hip-hop and gospel influences.
Malibu by Anderson .Paak — Merges R&B and hip-hop with personal storytelling, reflecting on ambition and life's challenges.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Through the Wire 4:56
  • 2 Slow Jamz 3:39
  • 3 All Falls Down 4:10
  • 4 Two Words 4:33
  • 5 Jesus Walks (church version) 3:59
  • 6 Jesus Walks (Chris Milk version) 4:04
  • 7 Jesus Walks (street version) 4:17
  • 8 Jesus Walks (making of the video) 1:03:10
  • 9 The New Workout Plan (extended version) 8:07
  • 10 Credits 3:44

Disc 2

  • 1 We Don’t Care (reprise) 2:56
  • 2 Jesus Walks (remix) 4:58
  • 3 It’s Alright 3:50
  • 4 The New Workout Plan (remix) 4:02
  • 5 Heavy Hitters 3:56
  • 6 Two Words (cinematic) 4:06
  • 7 Never Let Me Down (cinematic) 5:15

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