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Making his name as producer for Lil' Kim, Janet Jackson and, most notably, Jay-Z's Blueprint album, Kanye West, born June 8, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia, experienced a middle-class upbringing that made him different from most rappers. His debut album The College Dropout (2004) mixed rap beats with socially-conscious soul while singles “Jesus Walks” and “All Falls Down” showcased a strutting flamboyance. Chart-topping second album Late Registration (2007) won mass acclaim with worldwide hits “Gold Digger” and “Touch the Sky” before the more introspective Graduation (2007). 808s & Hea...