Kanye West. Love him or hate him, he has done it again; Released an album that is already causing a stir in the entertainment industry of America.
In his latest release, Graduation, Kanye West once again reveals his own thoughts and beliefs through his songs. There have already been several hit tracks from the album to hit radio playlists around the country including "Stronger" and "Can't Tell Me Nothing". West also was one of the main performers at this year's MTV Video Music Awards live from Las Vegas, where he performed his latest single "Good Life".
West's latest release was incredibly hyped, thanks to a release date set to be the same as 50 Cent's new album Curtis on September 11, 2007. 50 Cent publicly announced that he would retire from the hip-hop industry if West's album outsold his own in the first week of sales.
Unfortunately for 50 Cent, West's album has exploded, leaving 50's album sales looking dismal in comparison.
50 Cent has revoked his bet, saying he will not be quitting hip-hop anytime soon after all.
To the world of hip-hop, many fans, including those who do not like the artist because of his strong political beliefs and various actions, admit that his newest album is a step in the right direction for the rap world. Critics have been giving it rave reviews, and many claim that "every song on the album is a hit".
However, despite the soaring record sales, success has not been 100% for West's with this release.
When interviewed about the 2007 MTV VMA's, West said he had written the track "Stronger" in hopes of being able to open the show with a performance of it at this year's awards. MTV instead chose Britney Spears to perform her latest single, which most people felt was a flop. West was frustrated by this, saying that Spears "hadn't had a hit in a million years". West was also overlooked for the second year in a row, losing in all 5 categories for which he was nominated.
For now, it looks like he'll have to make do with money rather than awards.
Kanye West's Graduation is on sale in stores now.
In his latest release, Graduation, Kanye West once again reveals his own thoughts and beliefs through his songs. There have already been several hit tracks from the album to hit radio playlists around the country including "Stronger" and "Can't Tell Me Nothing". West also was one of the main performers at this year's MTV Video Music Awards live from Las Vegas, where he performed his latest single "Good Life".
West's latest release was incredibly hyped, thanks to a release date set to be the same as 50 Cent's new album Curtis on September 11, 2007. 50 Cent publicly announced that he would retire from the hip-hop industry if West's album outsold his own in the first week of sales.
Unfortunately for 50 Cent, West's album has exploded, leaving 50's album sales looking dismal in comparison.
50 Cent has revoked his bet, saying he will not be quitting hip-hop anytime soon after all.
To the world of hip-hop, many fans, including those who do not like the artist because of his strong political beliefs and various actions, admit that his newest album is a step in the right direction for the rap world. Critics have been giving it rave reviews, and many claim that "every song on the album is a hit".
However, despite the soaring record sales, success has not been 100% for West's with this release.
When interviewed about the 2007 MTV VMA's, West said he had written the track "Stronger" in hopes of being able to open the show with a performance of it at this year's awards. MTV instead chose Britney Spears to perform her latest single, which most people felt was a flop. West was frustrated by this, saying that Spears "hadn't had a hit in a million years". West was also overlooked for the second year in a row, losing in all 5 categories for which he was nominated.
For now, it looks like he'll have to make do with money rather than awards.
Kanye West's Graduation is on sale in stores now.
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