Musician Spotlight: Kanye West

Kanye West, a stronghold in hip-hop music, started his journey in the 1990s. Though he is a man who wears many hats in the entertainment (music production, rapping, and fashion) industry, his significant achievements are in music, where he has risen to stardom through his numerous awards.

Early Career

His love for rapping is evident by the numerous albums since his debut album in December 2002, which he recorded after having an accident. He had a stuttering start to his career as a rapper, mostly because he was a better producer at Capitol records and Roc-A-Fella, and he did not exhibit rapping traits like a gangster.

He is not a person who is afraid of speaking his views and opinions. This bold nature has characterized his successful journey in his career.

Kanye as a Producer

Kanye has worked with various artists, most significantly Jay-Z, where he has revitalized his career. The quality of his production works is of billboard-standards.

Genre

Kanye tried out different music genres in his early years before settling on rapping. His lyrical mastery plays a significant role in ensuring that his music is chart-worthy. It is important to note that he has diversified his genre into punk, gospel, different pop, rock, house, and soul music over the years.

His recent inclusion of the gospel category stems from his change of beliefs. His contribution to the music industry does not fall short due to the revitalization of different genres. Adding some ‘wow’ elements in these music genres creates a customized feel that he identifies with his audience.

West always aims to have thematic songs that will pass a message to his audience. The intent in his music ranges from gospel, celebrity and his experiences. He has the knack for modifying music into a beautiful piece of art that carries a meaningful message.

It is easy for the audience to identify with his music due to his songs’ emotional display. His music’s uniqueness propels his music to the top, claiming various awards in the awards.

Accomplishments

The nominations West has received in his career reflect the type of artist he is. Though he has had numerous sagas over the years in the music shows awards, he has undoubtedly been a force to reckon in the industry.

His record of wins and nominations are 21 and 68 respectively. The significant awards that he has won are Best International Male award artist of the Brit award and the BET Honors’ Visionary award.

His music and videos have also earned plaudits and awards in the decades. His most profitable years in music and production are 2000- 2010.

Instruments and Sounds

West uses a few instruments to highlight his music career. He is adept at using the sampler, keyboard, and electronic drums. Artists use these instruments in the production of different beasts and music. His expertise in these production instruments shows in his brilliant production career.

His exquisite vocals are evident in the quality of music that he releases: the lyrics and music delivery are worth noting in his Grammy-filled career.