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1 OG File(s) 42 Full 1 Tagged 2 Partial 2 Snippet(s) 0 Stem Bounce(s) 68 Unavailable Before The College Dropout (06/08/1977) (Kanye West is born in Atlanta) (08/18/2002) (Kanye announces he signed to Roc-A-Fella) Before Kanye released his first album to critical acclaim in 2004, he pursued many other projects, including a rap trio group named the "Go Getters" and production for other rappers, including, but not limited to JAY-Z, Common, Talib Kweli, and Scarface. Two years before the release of The College Dropout, Kanye began releasing a series of mixtapes to generate hype and publicity for the eventual release of his first album. Kanye eventually signed with Roc-A-Fella records in August 2002.
Before The College Dropout 10 in a Benz (with Go Getters) (feat. Rhymefest & Kanye West) (prod. Kanye West & Andy C.) (On 10 in a Benz) Track 10 from Go Getters' 1999 compilation tape World Record Holders. 4:14 Full High Quality https://soundcloud.com/glctheism/10-10-in-a-benz?in=glctheism/sets/go-getters-world-record
Before The College Dropout 187th (with The Chicago Outfit) Song recorded in 1996 for Kanye's rap group The Chicago Outfit (later known as Go Getters). Posted by GLC to his blog in 2009. 2:56 Apr 22, 2009 Full Low Quality https://pillowcase.su/f/58876d9f36b768640439466088764e87
Before The College Dropout A New State of Mind (with State of Mind) (prod. Kanye West) Demo made by the first group Kanye was in called State Of Mind, formed by him and his friend Eugene "Frexx" McNair Jr. Recorded in the early 1990s, and was on a 1993 State of Mind demo tape. Snippet was played in the Channel 4 documentary Public Enemies: JAY-Z vs Kanye. Jul 31, 2017 Snippet Recording https://pillowcase.su/f/7315144cc3d09bafbd4c26f74472bf85
Before The College Dropout Ain't No Money Likely made in 1997 at HINGE studios, alongside many other tracks. Craig Bauer, former owner of the studio, posted a picture of several reels of songs Kanye worked on at the time. Confirmed Not Available https://www.facebook.com/craigbauermixer/photos/pb.100063485562933.-2207520000../10150796870455619/?type=3
Before The College Dropout All I Need (with Go Getters) (feat. Kanye West, Mikkey Halsted, Taji & Miss Criss) (prod. AllDay & Kanye West) (All I Have) Track 6 from Go Getters' 1999 compilation tape World Record Holders. 3:29 Full High Quality https://soundcloud.com/glctheism/06-all-i-need?in=glctheism/sets/go-getters-world-record
Before The College Dropout Baby's Coming (with Go Getters) Track from around 2000. Samples "Ain't Nobody" by Rufus & Chaka Khan. Leaked in Oct 2016 by garetare from the Kanye + GG tape. 3:34 Full CD Quality https://pillowcase.su/f/0bb3272a73db904cbf95ed4e5076618a
Before The College Dropout Baseball Song Likely made in 1997 at HINGE studios, alongside many other tracks. Craig Bauer, former owner of the studio, posted a picture of several reels of songs Kanye worked on at the time. Possibly an earlier version of "Take Me Out" from GLC's 2004 mixtape Hood Celebrity. Confirmed Not Available https://www.facebook.com/craigbauermixer/photos/pb.100063485562933.-2207520000../10150796870455619/?type=3
Before The College Dropout Beat 1 (prod. Kanye West) Track 1 from the September 1997 demo beat tape. Samples "The World is a Ghetto" by George Benson and the Common vs. Kanye freestyle battle. 1:44 Beat Only High Quality https://pillowcase.su/f/e58d5b75cf3272bb9e7114e5b604a3e1
Before The College Dropout Beat 2 (prod. Kanye West) (City To City) Track 2 from the September 1997 demo beat tape. Would later be given to Grav for the song "City To City", with the first few seconds of the instrumental missing from the final version. Samples "Cyclops" by Eddie Henderson. 1:22 Beat Only High Quality https://pillowcase.su/f/9b66e3d35be6702c460c44767f6d0b18
Before The College Dropout Beat 3 (prod. Kanye West) Track 3 from the September 1997 demo beat tape. Samples the songs "The Infamous Prelude" by Mobb Deep and "Melodies of Love" by Joe Sample. 1:40 Beat Only High Quality https://pillowcase.su/f/463d892713e9fb4dc1b582733e0ae728
Before The College Dropout Beat 4 (prod. Kanye West) (Just You and I) Track 4 from the September 1997 demo beat tape. An updated version of the instrumental would later be given to Mad Men for the song "Just You And I". Samples "Since We Said Goodbye" by The Counts and "Mt. Aairy Groove" by Pieces of a Dream. 1:22 Beat Only High Quality https://pillowcase.su/f/9f175df2290d52dd4ce347c29ac26329
Before The College Dropout Beat 5 (prod. Kanye West) Track 5 from the September 1997 demo beat tape. Samples the songs "Fly Fo Life" by Suga Free and "Guess You Didn't Know" by One Way. 1:53 Beat Only High Quality https://pillowcase.su/f/1d515c99d0278c2ed30b2a1a4df5043a
Before The College Dropout Beat 5 (prod. Kanye West) (We F'ed Up) Beat made for "Takeover" in 2001. Was recorded over by J Dilla without Kanye knowing in 2003. Unknown if JAY-Z recorded for this. Samples "You Keep Me Hangin' On" by Vanilla Fudge and "Five to One" by The Doors. 1:09 Beat Only High Quality https://pillowcase.su/f/50fac4b04ba5fb2792701bd6bbee3e2e
Before The College Dropout Beat 6 (prod. Kanye West) (What You Do To Me) Track 6 from the September 1997 demo beat tape. An updated version of the instrumental would later be given to Infamous Syndicate for the song "What You Do To Me". Samples "You Don't Know What Love Is" by Larry Coryell. 1:37 Beat Only High Quality https://pillowcase.su/f/0568db21804032bae9a5937618267493
Before The College Dropout Beat 7 (prod. Kanye West) Track 7 from the September 1997 demo beat tape. Samples the song "Here We Go" by Minnie Riperton. 1:53 Beat Only High Quality https://pillowcase.su/f/bed65843ecc243887f78d33f48aca415
Before The College Dropout Beat 8 (prod. Kanye West) Track 8 from the September 1997 demo beat tape. Samples the song "Just Memories" by Eddie Kendricks. 3:07 Beat Only High Quality https://pillowcase.su/f/6c039a593ddd7504fecd45bac80469c7
Before The College Dropout Champions [V1] (ref. GLC) GLC reference track for Kanye's verse on the song "Champions". GLC also mentions that he only did the flow and delivery, the lyrics are completely different. Confirmed Not Available https://www.complex.com/music/2019/07/kanye-west-go-getters-90s-chicago-rap-group-story
Before The College Dropout Coach Boys Likely made in 1997 at HINGE studios, alongside many other tracks. Craig Bauer, former owner of the studio, posted a picture of several reels of songs Kanye worked on at the time. Confirmed Not Available https://www.facebook.com/craigbauermixer/photos/pb.100063485562933.-2207520000../10150796870455619/?type=3
Before The College Dropout Dem Guys (with Go Getters) (feat. GLC & Timmy G) (prod. Kanye West & Jamal "Boog" Guinn) (Them Guyz, Dem Guyz) Track 4 from Go Getters' 1999 compilation tape World Record Holders. 2:57 Full High Quality https://soundcloud.com/glctheism/04-dem-guys?in=glctheism/sets/go-getters-world-record
Before The College Dropout Digital Thug (Digital Thugz) Likely an early version of "Digital Thugz" made in 1997 at HINGE studios, alongside many other tracks. Craig Bauer, former owner of the studio, posted a picture of several reels of songs Kanye worked on at the time. Confirmed Not Available https://www.facebook.com/craigbauermixer/photos/pb.100063485562933.-2207520000../10150796870455619/?type=3
Before The College Dropout ⭐ Dream Come True (feat. ???) (Self Conscious) Track 12 off of the 2001 demo tape. Would later have lyrics be reused for "All Falls Down". Other than lyrics, it shares nothing in common with "All Falls Down". 3:54 Full High Quality https://pillowcase.su/f/fc02b5f9c84f98a9db4e554b63cd62f0
Before The College Dropout Ever Since Track from 1998. Full version has not currently been found. 1:10 Jun 19, 2008 Partial Low Quality https://pillowcase.su/f/eeeefe609a62a6851adc056f62610a02
Before The College Dropout Family Business [V1] (Family Affair) Original version on the 2001 demo tape. Kanye's voice is used as a reference for the sample chop. 4:05 Full High Quality https://pillowcase.su/f/80a7053a277aabe4dbb687690cb375e9
Before The College Dropout Fight With The Best (feat. Rhymefest) (prod. Kanye West) Track 9 from Go Getters' 1999 compilation tape World Record Holders. Beat would later be used on Jagged Edge - "Let's Get Married (Reception Remix)". 3:37 Full High Quality https://soundcloud.com/glctheism/09-fight-with-the-best?in=glctheism/sets/go-getters-world-record
Before The College Dropout Flashin' Them $ Likely made in 1997 at HINGE studios, alongside many other tracks. Craig Bauer, former owner of the studio, posted a picture of several reels of songs Kanye worked on at the time. Confirmed Not Available https://www.facebook.com/craigbauermixer/photos/pb.100063485562933.-2207520000../10150796870455619/?type=3
Before The College Dropout Freestyle (feat. DJ Boom) (prod. Poke and Tone) Track 13 on the 2001 demo tape. Freestyle over the "Jigga That Nigga" beat. 2:17 Full High Quality https://pillowcase.su/f/2be2d5437cf4da27cba24fceaeeb9b6e
Before The College Dropout Go Getter Life (with Go Getters) Likely made in 1997 at HINGE studios, alongside many other tracks. Craig Bauer, former owner of the studio, posted a picture of several reels of songs Kanye worked on at the time. Confirmed Not Available https://www.facebook.com/craigbauermixer/photos/pb.100063485562933.-2207520000../10150796870455619/?type=3
Before The College Dropout ⭐ Gotta Pose (I Gotta Pose) Track 7 on the 2001 demo tape. Samples the song "Get Out of My Life Woman" by Solomon Burke. 4:24 Full High Quality https://pillowcase.su/f/8933cc5e5f147017fe5a955f6f2ade8e
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