Distribution
Universal Distribution
Number of Discs
1
Guest Artist
Talib Kweli, Jamie Foxx, Ludacris, Syleena Johnson, Mos Def, The Boys Choir of Harlem, Twista, Common, Jay-Z
Number of Tracks
21
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Percussion
Ken Lewis
Reviews
4 stars out of 5 - "The numerous guests never out-shine their host's vocals, meaning this is one drop-out graduating near the top of his class.", "His surprising debut disc is the most impressive hip-hop CD of the young year....The Chicago native shuns hip-hop's tired SCARFACE iconography for a broad topicality..." - Rating: A-, 3.5 stars out of 5 - "West has something to prove on DROPOUT....His ace in the hole is his cozy sound - dusty soul samples, gospel hymns, drums that pop as if hit for the very first time.", Included in Rolling Stone's Top 50 Records Of 2004 - "The red-hot producer delivered a solo debut that partied all over its contradictions...", 4 Stars Out of 5-"West's Rhymes Are Wry, Witty, Warm and Unswervingly Self-Aware.", Ranked #1 in Spin's "40 Best Albums of the Year" - "He is witty, provocative, and intensely devoted...", Ranked #12 in Uncut's "Best New Albums of 2004" - "He leavens the swagger and bling of hip hop with lyrics that are wry, witty and aware."
Vocals
Aisha Tyler, Dray, Thomassina Atkins, Brandi Kuykenvall, Beverly A. Mccargo, Lavel Mena, Kevin Shannon, Ken Lewis, John Legend, Tarey Torae, Tony Williams, The Boys Choir of Harlem, Tiera Singleton, Candis Brown
Mixing
Mike Dean, Manny Marroquin
Engineer
Andrew Dawson, Dave Dar, Keith Slattery, Rich Balmer, "Angry" Mike Eleopoulos, Brent Kolatalo, Anthony Kilhoffer, Rabeka Tuinei, Jacob Andrew, Tatsuya Sato, Marcus Fuller, Eugene Toale, Carlisle Young, Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton, Francis Graham, Jason Rauhoff
Additional Information
Sprawling concept album affirms the rapper/producer's status as one of hip-hop's most refreshing voices.
Number of Audio Channels
Stereo
Guitar
Ken Lewis, Eric Johnson, Jeffrey Glenn
Bass
Ken Lewis
Keyboards
Ken Lewis, Keith Slattery
