Kanye West

Download or read book Kanye West written by Barbara Sheen and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2009-09-28 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the release of his first major album, College Dropout, in 2003, Kanye West has become one the most acclaimed and dominant figures in the music industry. He has sold more than thirty-two million records and one hundred million digital downloads, according to Billboard. West has also won twenty-one Grammys, making him one of the most awarded artists of all-time. This captivating edition provides a balanced biography of Kanye West. Readers will learn about the strong influences in his childhood, his road to attaining superstardom, and his vocal views on various political and cultural issues.