Kanye West
eBook - PDF

Kanye West

A Biography

  1. 148 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Kanye West

A Biography

About this book

A revealing biography of Kanye West explores the artist—and the man. Kanye West is a star. His music has jumped from sensation to staple in the rap industry, while his personality, his philosophies, and his willingness to speak out for what he believes in regularly place him at the center of controversy. Kanye West: A Biography traces the star's life from his birth through the present day to paint a detailed picture of the artist and the man. Raised by a single mother who was an English professor in Chicago, West admits he came from "the wrong side of the mall" rather than the wrong side of the tracks. His name, his style, and the way he conducts his business are unique. His thoughtful reflections in interviews reveal a complex man few have taken the time to understand. This biography looks at that multifaceted star, exploring his career as singer and producer, but also looking at the forces that prepared him to chase his dreams—and chase off anyone who stood in his way.

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Information

Publisher
Greenwood
Year
2009
Print ISBN
9780313374609
eBook ISBN
9780313374616
Edition
1
Subtopic
Music

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Series Foreword
  4. Acknowledgments
  5. Introduction
  6. Timeline: Events in the Life of Kanye West
  7. Chapter 1 Humble Beginnings
  8. Chapter 2 Kanye’s Father
  9. Chapter 3 Growing Up in the Heartland’s “Capital” City
  10. Chapter 4 Studies in the Windy City
  11. Chapter 5 Hello, Hip-Hop
  12. Chapter 6 The Louis Vuitton Don
  13. Chapter 7 Dr. Dre Paved Path from (the) West
  14. Chapter 8 Kanye’s “Big Brother” Jay-Z
  15. Chapter 9 From Producer to Artist
  16. Chapter 10 The Music
  17. Chapter 11 Hurricane Katrina Meets Hurricane Kanye
  18. Chapter 12 2007–2008: A Period of Big Wins and Deep Losses
  19. Appendix A: June 8, A Notable Day in History
  20. Appendix B: Awards and Songs
  21. Bibliography
  22. Index
  23. Photo essay