The College Dropout 2LPThe College Dropout is the debut studio album by American rapper Kanye West, released on February 10, 2004 by Roc A Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. Prior to the album, West had received praise for his production work for rappers such as Jay Z and Talib Kweli, but faced difficulty being accepted as an artist in his own right by figures in the music industry. Nonetheless, intent on pursuing a solo career, it was several years before he finally