Review
"Late Registration" by Kanye West is a masterful fusion of intricate production, sharp lyricism, and emotional depth. Released in 2005, the album showcases Kanye's growth as an artist, blending soul samples with orchestral arrangements, thanks in part to his collaboration with Jon Brion. Tracks like "Gold Digger" and "Touch the Sky" are energetic and infectious, while songs like "Roses" and "Hey Mama" reveal a more introspective, vulnerable side. The album's versatility and innovation cemented Kanye's status as one of hip-hop's most creative forces. It's a timeless work that continues to resonate with listeners today.
Info
**Late Registration** is the second studio album by American rapper Kanye West. It was released on August 30, 2005, in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The album reached the number one spot on the US Billboard 200 chart and peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart. The album was released through Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. It was primarily recorded at Grandmaster Recording Studios in Hollywood, California. Late Registration was co-produced by Kanye West and Jon Brion, a renowned composer and producer, blending hip-hop with orchestral influences to craft its distinctive sound.
Tracklisting
- Wake Up Mr. West
- Heard 'Em Say
- Touch The Sky
- Gold Digger
- Skit #1 (Kanye West/Late Registration)
- Drive Slow
- My Way Home
- Crack Music
- Roses
- Bring Me Down
- Addiction
- Skit #2 (Kanye West/Late Registration)
- Diamonds From Sierra Leone - Remix
- We Major
- Skit #3 (Kanye West/Late Registration)
- Hey Mama
- Celebration
- Skit #4 (Kanye West/Late Registration)
- Gone
- Diamonds From Sierra Leone