The album shifted the genre's focus away from "gangster rap" toward more relatable, "middle-class" narratives. It is anchored by West's signature soul-sampling production style , which he had previously refined while producing for artists like Jay-Z on The Blueprint .
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"The College Dropout" is the debut studio album by American rapper Kanye West, released on February 10, 2004, by Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. The album was a critical and commercial success, receiving widespread acclaim from music critics and helping establish West as a prominent figure in hip-hop. The album shifted the genre's focus away from