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87 out of 100

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9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 227 Ratings

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  • Summary: The in-demand Chicago-based producer makes his debut with the help of guests Ludacris, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Dirt McGirt, and more.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Dot Music
    100
    There will be few better albums released this year.
  2. Village Voice (Consumer Guide)
    100
    Not only does he create a unique role model, that role model is dangerous--his arguments against education are as market-targeted as other rappers' arguments for thug life.
  3. Stylus Magazine
    91
    Throughout The College Dropout, Kanye subverts cliches from both sides of the hip-hop divide, which again isn’t unprecedented, but still refreshing and revelatory coming from someone who could have just as easily stood pat on his massive Midas-producer stacks.

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  1. Positive: 121 out of 130
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 130
  3. Negative: 6 out of 130
  1. STRONGBONES
    10
    Released on February 10, 2004, on Roc-A-Fella Records Kanye was not new to the rap scene, but with The College Dropout he introduced himself as not only as a dope producer but a talented rapper. Every track is pure Kanye gold; it’s clear that he never holds back. Highlight Tracks: We Don’t Care Jesus Walks All Falls Down Two Words Link to review and other reviews and music news: http://realstrongbones.com/… Expand
    • 3 of 3 users said yes
  2. KeithG
    5
    There are good moments here, but the album is rarely great. Kanye demonstrates his incredible creativity as a producer, but he lacks the vocal tone to be a great rapper. His voice always feels a little stilted. On the two best tracks - "Spaceship" and "Two Words" - West must rely on others to supply many of the best rhymes.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. RaulT
    3
    I think his rap is trash its not what he truely feels. He doesnt rap about real life like JAy z and Nas
    • 1 of 10 users said yes

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