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Radio 1Xtra's Masterpieces - Kanye West: The College Dropout

Semtex celebrates Kanye West's debut album The College Dropout, which broke the mould for gangsta rap. May contain strong language.

As part of Black History Month, Radio 1Xtra celebrates 5 albums that altered the musical landscape at the time of their release. We hear from artists, DJ's and listeners on what makes these albums so special, then you sit back as we play a masterpiece album out in full un-interrupted.

Our Hip Hop selection is the debut album from Kanye West - The College Dropout, which broke the mould from gangsta rap.

This programme may contain strong language.

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Fri 29 Oct 201022:00
BBC Radio 1Xtra

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  • 1Xtra Masterpieces: Kanye West's College Dropout

    Semtex drops a 1Xtra masterpiece, Kanye West album College Dropout. Which broke the mould on gansta rap worldwide.

    Duration: 01:40:50

  • Ye

    Christian Dior Denim Flow

  • Tinie Tempah

    Wonderman (feat. Ellie Goulding)

  • Rick Ross - I'm Not A Star

  • Rick Ross - Blowin' Money

  • Tempa T

    BMF Hype

  • Ye

    Can't Tell Me Nothing (remix feat. Young Jeezy)

  • Ye

    Monster (feat. JAY-Z, Rick Ross, Bon Iver & Nicki Minaj)

  • JAY-Z

    The Bounce (feat. Ye)

  • Ye

    Diamonds From Sierra Leone

  • B.o.B

    F The Money (feat. Asher Roth)

  • Ye

    So Appalled

  • BBC Radio 1Xtra Masterpieces Kanye West College Dropout

    • Ye

      Intro

    • Ye

      We Don't Care

    • Ye

      Graduation Day

    • Ye

      All Falls Down (feat. Syleena Johnson)

    • Ye

      I'll Fly Away

    • Ye

      Spaceship (feat. GLC & Consequence)

    • Ye

      Jesus Walks

    • Ye

      Never Let Me Down (feat. JAY-Z & J. Ivy)

    • Ye

      Get Em High (feat. Talib Kweli & Common)

    • Ye

      Workout Plan

    • Ye

      The New Workout Plan

    • Ye

      Slow Jamz (feat. Twista & Jamie Foxx)

    • Ye

      Breathe In Breathe Out (feat. Ludacris)

    • Ye

      School Spirit Skit 1

    • Ye

      School Spirit

    • Ye

      School Spirit Skit 2

    • Ye

      Lil Jimmy Skit

    • Ye

      Two Words (feat. Mos Def, Freeway & The Harlem Boys Choir)

    • Ye

      Through The Wire

    • Ye

      Family Business

    • Ye

      Last Call

  • CyHi da Prynce - Sideways

  • Lupe Fiasco

    The Show Goes On

  • Sway

    Whose Line Is It Anyway

  • Stylah

    Killa (feat. Smiler)

  • R.I.O.

    We Love Grime (Shifty & Ghetts)

  • Dazzle

    Found Myself

  • Ye

    Don't Look Down (feat. Mos Def, Lupe Fiasco & Big Sean)

Broadcast

  • Fri 29 Oct 201022:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra