# @okayplayer on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C_TYgKRxZzY
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- **Posted:** 2024-08-30T17:42:59.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Okayplayer. (@okayplayer) — https://gondola.cc/okayplayer

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Today in Hip-Hop — Kanye West released his sophomore album ‘Late Registration.’

After delivering an impressive and proper introduction as a rapper—not just a producer—with his debut album, ‘The College Dropout,’ Kanye followed up with ‘Late Registration’ on August 30, 2005. This second album gave a great glance inside the mind of Kanye as he showcased his musical range by slightly veering away from the sped-up soul samples he’d become known for. Trading them in for a bigger focus on more elaborate and orchestral style production with a 20-piece ensemble. The album went on to win Best Rap Album at the 2006 Grammy Awards.

‘Late Registration’ included features from Lupe Fiasco, Paul Wall, Brandy, Jamie Foxx, JAY-Z, Nas, and more. As well as additional vocals from Charlie Wilson, John Legend, Patti LaBelle, and others.

Which tracks are your favorites? 🐻 

#KanyeWest #LateRegistration #kanye #hiphopmusic #classicalbums

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hiphopmusic, classicalbums, kanye, lateregistration, kanyewest

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