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Kanye West Albums in Order: From his early days as a prolific producer to his meteoric rise as an American rap icon and fashion trailblazer, Kanye West is undisputedly one of the most influential and polarizing figures in modern music. With his constantly evolving sound and boundless creativity, he has been able to put his stamp on hip-hop and the greater world of music.

From his very first effort, The College Dropout, in 2004, West has not stopped redefining the genre by finding a meld between rap, soul, electronic music, and even gospel. Now, the blog post “Kanye West Albums in Order” will help you navigate his extensive discography to showcase many different phases of his artistic evolution. From soulful, chipmunk-sampling beats on Late Registration in 2005 and stadium-sized anthems on Graduation in 2007, he proceeds to give emotional introspection on 808s & Heartbreak in 2008—clear demarcations of a different career phase for West. It’s in his magnum opus, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, in 2010, most frequently touted as one of the greatest albums ever made, and Yeezus, in 2013, became an assault on the ears with its abrasive, minimalist production.

In latter works, such as The Life of Pablo from 2016, Ye from 2018, Jesus Is King from 2019, and Donda from 2021, he remains hard to pin down as a person and an artist. Some of his collaborative albums, like his 2011 effort with Jay-Z entitled Watch the Throne, his 2018 project with Kid Cudi entitled Kids See Ghosts, and Vultures 1 and Vultures 2, of 2024, with Ty Dolla Sign, set a range and influence apart.

 

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How many albums does Kanye West have?

Kanye West has released 10 studio albums, four collaborative studio albums, one compilation album, one demo album, two live albums, one video album, and five mixtapes.

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Here is the list of Kanye West Album in Order of Release Date:

Studio albums:

  1. The College Dropout — February 10, 2004
  2. Late Registration — August 30, 2005
  3. Graduation — September 11, 2007
  4. 808s & Heartbreak — November 24, 2008
  5. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy — November 22, 2010
  6. Yeezus — June 18, 2013
  7. The Life of Pablo — February 14, 2016
  8. Ye — June 1, 2018
  9. Jesus Is King — October 25, 2019
  10. Donda — August 29, 2021
  11. Donda 2 — February 23, 2022

Collaborative albums:

  1. Watch the Throne (with Jay-Z) — August 8, 2011
  2. Kids See Ghosts (with Kid Cudi, as Kids See Ghosts) — June 8, 2018
  3. Vultures 1 (2024) (with Ty Dolla Sign, as ¥$) — February 10, 2024
  4. Vultures 2 (2024) (with Ty Dolla Sign, as ¥$) — August 3, 2024

 

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Studio albums

1. The College Dropout (2004)

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Tracks

  1. Intro (Skit)
  2. We Don’t Care
  3. Graduation Day
  4. All Falls Down
  5. I’ll Fly Away
  6. Spaceship
  7. Jesus Walks
  8. Never Let Me Down
  9. Get Em High
  10. Workout Plan (Skit)
  11. The New Workout Plan
  12. Slow Jamz
  13. Breathe In Breathe Out
  14. School Spirit (Skit 1)
  15. School Spirit
  16. School Spirit (Skit 2)
  17. Lil Jimmy (Skit)
  18. Two Words
  19. Through the Wire
  20. Family Business
  21. Last Call

“The College Dropout,” the indie debut studio album by Kanye West, which came out on February 10, 2004, was a defining moment in hip-hop. Initially known as a producer for Jay-Z and Talib Kweli, among others, West had been met with disbelief over his declaration to become a solo artist. Over the span of four years, he would configure this new musical sound—one baptized as “chipmunk soul”—by speeding up vocal samples from soul and R&B records.

Lyrically, he spoke of family, self-consciousness, materialism, religion, racism, and education, whereby he differed from the gangster rap paradigm. It debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 with sales of 441,000 copies during its first week. Commercially successful and critically acclaimed, it is one of the greatest albums ever made—the pioneering force behind chipmunk soul and sub-genres of conscious rap.

2. Late Registration (2005)

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Tracks

  1. Wake Up Mr. West
  2. Heard ‘Em Say
  3. Touch the Sky
  4. Gold Digger
  5. Skit No. 1
  6. Drive Slow
  7. My Way Home
  8. Crack Music
  9. Roses
  10. Bring Me Down
  11. Addiction
  12. Skit No. 2
  13. Diamonds from Sierra Leone (Remix)
  14. We Major
  15. Skit No. 3
  16. Hey Mama
  17. Celebration
  18. Skit No. 4
  19. Gone
  20. Diamonds from Sierra Leone
  21. Late

“Late Registration” is the second studio album by American rapper and producer Kanye West. It made its real thunder on August 30, 2005, via Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. West recorded this in the course of a whole year, moving back and forth between studios in Hollywood and New York City and working with Jon Brion. He came out with a breakthrough album featuring guest shots from heavy hitters like Jay-Z, Common, and Jamie Foxx. Building off the soul samples on his fresh-out-the-gate debut, “The College Dropout,” West moved into a more symphonic direction, with a vast array of instruments rarely used in hip hop.

The socially conscious ideals and forward thinking production brought this album critical, as well as commercial, acclaim—topping worldwide charts and earning many Grammy nominations for West, including Best Rap Album.

3. Graduation (2007)

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Tracks

  1. Good Morning
  2. Champion
  3. Stronger
  4. I Wonder
  5. Good Life
  6. Can’t Tell Me Nothing
  7. Barry Bonds
  8. Drunk and Hot Girls
  9. Flashing Lights
  10. Everything I Am
  11. The Glory
  12. Homecoming
  13. Big Brother

“Graduation,” the third studio album by American rapper and producer Kanye West, was released on September 11, 2007, by Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. The album was mostly recorded from 2005 to 2007 in New York and Los Angeles studios, with West at the forefront of its production, though other producers also contributed, among whom was DJ Toomp. The impressive list of guest visitors included Dwele, T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Mos Def, DJ Premier, and Chris Martin. Breaking away from his previous soulful style, “Graduation” was influenced by stadium tours and house music, with elements of indie rock, heavy in synthesizers, electronics, and varied samples.

The album received wide critical acclaim, reached number one on the US Billboard 200, and produced such hits as “Stronger” and “Good Life.” It also played a big role in changing the hip-hop world from gangsta rap. The musical growth on “Graduation” attested to the fact that West can evolve and be original within his genre.

4. 808s & Heartbreak (2008)

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Tracks

  1. Say You Will
  2. Welcome to Heartbreak
  3. Heartless
  4. Amazing
  5. Love Lockdown
  6. Paranoid
  7. RoboCop
  8. Street Lights
  9. Bad News
  10. See You in My Nightmares
  11. Coldest Winter
  12. Pinocchio Story

“808s & Heartbreak” was the fourth studio album from Kanye West that really turned things around in his body of work. Most importantly, it was a piece back in November 2008 that drastically changed course from previous rap-based albums with content inspired by West after his breakup and his mother’s death. In that zeitgeist-making record, West’s vocals were sung and Auto-Tune-treated over electronic production powered by the Roland TR-808 drum machine and a general use of minor keys.

It bowed at number one on the Billboard 200, selling upwards of 450,000 copies in its first week, while being critically acclaimed for experimentation in sound. Its influence on hip hop, pop, and R&B is undoubted, spearheading subgenres like emo-rap and experimental R&B that has cemented its status as one of West’s most influential pieces of work.

5. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010)

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Tracks

  1. Dark Fantasy
  2. Gorgeous
  3. Power
  4. All of the Lights (Interlude)
  5. All of the Lights
  6. Monster
  7. So Appalled
  8. Devil in a New Dress
  9. Runaway
  10. Hell of a Life
  11. Blame Game
  12. Lost in the World
  13. Who Will Survive in America

“My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” is the fifth studio album by American rapper and producer Kanye West, released on November 22, 2010, by Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. Immediately after his self-imposed exile to Hawaii following the autumn 2009 incident at the MTV Music Awards, West began envisioning this opulent album at Avex Recording Studio in Honolulu by creating a small community that included many other musicians. Here, West wove his maximalist musical carpet of soul, pop, electro, and symphonic elements with producers Mike Dean, No I.D., and RZA by his side.

Lyrically, it dealt with the celebrity culture, consumerism, and the American Dream. The album had many guest vocalists and went on to gain universal acclaim while topping charts and receiving critical awards, such as Best Rap Album at the Grammys. Arguably in most respects regarded as West’s magnum opus, it stands to this day as an essential album in contemporary music.

6. Yeezus (2013)

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Tracks

  1. On Sight
  2. Black Skinhead
  3. I Am a God
  4. New Slaves
  5. Hold My Liquor
  6. I’m in It
  7. Blood on the Leaves
  8. Guilt Trip
  9. Send It Up
  10. Bound 2

“Yeezus” is the sixth studio album by American rapper and producer Kanye West, released on June 18, 2013, by Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. He collaborated with an ensemble of renowned artists and producers like Daft Punk, Mike Dean, and Travis Scott in making a really ambitious and extremely experimentalistic piece of work. Called his most experimental album to date, “Yeezus” explored a significantly vast range of musical spaces that pulled from sources as diverse as industrial, acid house, punk, and Chicago drill. In a way, West’s innovative sampling, evident in tracks like “Blood on the Leaves,” was merely a canvas to show just how much he could stretch his creativity. Continuing his streak of critical acclaim, it debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, placing the album among history.

7. The Life of Pablo (2016)

 

Tracks

  1. Ultralight Beam
  2. Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1
  3. Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 2
  4. Famous
  5. Feedback
  6. Low Lights
  7. Highlights
  8. Freestyle 4
  9. I Love Kanye
  10. Waves
  11. FML
  12. Real Friends
  13. Wolves
  14. Frank’s Track
  15. Siiiiiiiiilver Surffffeeeeer Intermission
  16. 30 Hours
  17. No More Parties in LA
  18. Facts (Charlie Heat Version)
  19. Fade
  20. Saint Pablo

“The Life of Pablo” is the seventh studio album by Kanye West, released on February 14, 2016, by GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings. It was recorded across three years in studios in Italy, Mexico, Canada, and the United States. West worked with a multitude of different producers, including co-executive producers Rick Rubin and Noah Goldstein. Guest vocalists on the album included The-Dream, Rihanna, Chance the Rapper, and Kendrick Lamar.

Before its release, the album’s title and tracklist were changed several times, with West having premiered an early version at Madison Square Garden. The unconventional release and changing nature brought eyes to the album, which would eventually receive critical acclaim, making this one of the top albums in 2016. It has also become the first album to reach No.1 on the Billboard 200 mainly by way of streaming.

8. Ye (2018)

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Tracks

  1. I Thought About Killing You
  2. Yikes
  3. All Mine
  4. Wouldn’t Leave
  5. No Mistakes
  6. Ghost Town
  7. Violent Crimes

“Ye” is the eighth studio album by Kanye West, released on June 1, 2018, by GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings. Following much ado of controversy, West pulled off a staggering stunt by completely re-recording the effort in two weeks in solitude at West Lake Ranch, Wyoming. It includes guest appearances by PartyNextDoor, Ty Dolla Sign, Kid Cudi, among others. Conceived with Mike Dean, “Ye” was a part of West’s “Wyoming Sessions,” which included five straight weeks of album releases.

It was propelled by the top 20 US Billboard Hot 100 singles “Yikes” and “All Mine.” Despite receiving polarized critical opinion, the album gave West his eighth consecutive US Billboard 200 chart-topper, equalizing a record with Eminem. The album also did well in certain foreign markets, reaching platinum in the US and gold in the UK.

9. Jesus Is King (2019)

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Tracks

  1. Every Hour
  2. Selah
  3. Follow God
  4. Closed on Sunday
  5. On God
  6. Everything We Need
  7. Water
  8. God Is
  9. Hands On
  10. Use This Gospel
  11. Jesus Is Lord

“Jesus Is King” is the ninth studio album by American rapper Kanye West, released on October 25, 2019, under GOOD Music. Expressing a deep sense of the gospel, which is quite opposite to his usual works, it features guest appearances from the like of Clipse, Ty Dolla Sign, Kenny G, and many more, while the production duties were taken up by West and others. Originally announced as “Yandhi” in 2018, the album was delayed and suffered leaks before it was rebranded as “Jesus Is King.” A concert film of the same name was released simultaneously.

The album received mixed reviews but won at the Billboard Music Awards and Grammys. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, issuing a good run on charts worldwide, achieving gold and silver certifications in the US and UK. It was accompanied by the Sunday Service Choir with a companion album, “Jesus Is Born,” that dropped in December 2019.

10. Donda (2021)

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Tracks

  1. Donda Chant
  2. Jail
  3. God Breathed
  4. Off the Grid
  5. Hurricane
  6. Praise God
  7. Jonah
  8. Ok Ok
  9. Junya
  10. Believe What I Say
  11. 24
  12. Remote Control
  13. Moon
  14. Heaven and Hell
  15. Donda
  16. Keep My Spirit Alive
  17. Jesus Lord
  18. New Again
  19. Tell the Vision
  20. Lord I Need You
  21. Pure Souls
  22. Come to Life
  23. No Child Left Behind
  24. Jail pt 2
  25. Ok Ok pt 2
  26. Junya pt 2
  27. Jesus Lord pt 2

“Donda,” the tenth studio album by Kanye West, finally dropped on August 29, 2021, via GOOD Music, which was to be his last release with Def Jam Recordings. It features a guest list of the likes of Jay-Z, the Weeknd, Lil Baby, and others; the deluxe edition includes André 3000 and KayCyy. This album was mainly produced by West, BoogzDaBeast, Dem Jointz, Mike Dean, and Ojivolta. It was recorded in different studios during the process, among them located in Wyoming and Atlanta. The initial title for this album was “God’s Country,” but this work has gone through a number of delays and changes before it reached the public.

“Donda” is an album characterized by the fusion of hip hop, gospel, and progressive rap with what seems to be deeply personal material: faith, family, raw, and unvarnished personal struggle. The record would decidedly polarize critics but changed the course of streaming history, breaking a number of records and reaping several Grammy nominations. One can hear the artistic growth and a very clear vision that West has had in his head with this record.

11. Donda 2 (2022)

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Tracks

  1. True Love
  2. Broken Road
  3. Get Lost
  4. Too Easy
  5. Flowers
  6. Security
  7. We Did It Kid
  8. Pablo
  9. Louie Bags
  10. Happy
  11. Sci Fi
  12. Selfish
  13. Lord Lift Me Up
  14. City of Gods
  15. First Time in a Long Time
  16. Eazy

Donda 2 is an unconventional demo album by the mysterious American rapper Kanye West. It is incomplete and at the same time exclusive to a special device known as the Stem Player. On the 23rd of February 2022, four songs were shared at first; more were added in later updates. West began recording in January 2022 and carried it over into the next month. It was preceded by singles ‘Eazy’ and ‘City of Gods’, both of which made a big splash at the US Billboard Hot 100. An incredible accompanying performance, ‘Kanye West: Donda Experience Performance,’ threw out the early version of the loanDepot Park and 47 IMAX theaters. The critical response for the ‘V2.22.22 Miami’ edition received mixed reviews, mostly regarding the subject matter and song structures.

That was hoped to be the first of many, but nothing came in 2022. Then, after some controversy around West’s 2024 Presidential Campaign, Kano Computing announced that the Stem Player would be discontinued—making the album available only to the original buyers via Yeezy Tech and Kano.

Collaborative albums

1. Watch the Throne (2011) (with Jay-Z)

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Tracks

  1. No Church in the Wild
  2. Lift Off
  3. Niggas in Paris
  4. Otis
  5. Gotta Have It
  6. New Day
  7. That’s My Bitch
  8. Welcome to the Jungle
  9. Who Gon Stop Me
  10. Murder to Excellence
  11. Made in America
  12. Why I Love You

“Watch the Throne,” a collaborative studio album by two of America’s most influential rappers, Jay-Z and Kanye West, was massively released on August 8, 2011. The album was released by Roc-A-Fella Records, Roc Nation, and Def Jam Recordings, springing from an initial idea to make a five-track EP that rapidly turned into a full tracklist album. It draws on a variety of talents that include guest spots from Frank Ocean, Beyoncé, and many more.

The right of production belonged to the star-studded event led by Kanye West and was supported by many other highly respected producers. Easily, “Watch the Throne” was the most experimental release at that time, fusing orchestral and progressive rock with very unconventional samples against deep lyrical content. The success of the album was further solidified by a hugely critically acclaimed concert tour that cemented its place in history within the world of hip-hop. It made its mark worldwide by going quintuple platinum in the United States.

2. Kids See Ghosts (2018) (with Kid Cudi, as Kids See Ghosts)

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Tracks

  1. Feel the Love
  2. Fire
  3. 4th Dimension
  4. Freeee (Ghost Town, Pt. 2)
  5. Reborn
  6. Kids See Ghosts
  7. Cudi Montage

“Kids See Ghosts” is the only studio album from the American hip-hop supergroup of the same name, composed of rapper-producers Kanye West and Kid Cudi. It was released on June 8, 2018, via Wicked Awesome Records and GOOD Music, distributed under Def Jam Recordings, long after the duo had started working together in 2008.

It had guest appearances from Pusha T, Yasiin Bey, Ty Dolla Sign, and a posthumous credit to Louis Prima. Diverse in its production style, it merged elements of psychedelia with hip-hop, showing the participation of producers Dot da Genius, Mike Dean, and Plain Pat. “Kids See Ghosts” became a critically acclaimed work that showed mental health and creative interrelation between West and Cudi. It peaked at number two on the Billboard 200, had US and UK certifications, and main stage festival bookings.

3. Vultures 1 (2024) (with Ty Dolla Sign, as ¥$)

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Tracks

  1. Stars
  2. Keys to My Life
  3. Paid
  4. Talking
  5. Back to Me
  6. Hoodrat
  7. Do It
  8. Paperwork
  9. Burn
  10. Fuk Sumn
  11. Vultures
  12. Carnival
  13. Beg Forgiveness
  14. Good (Don’t Die)
  15. Problematic
  16. King

Vultures 1 is the first studio album by American hip-hop supergroup ¥$, which consists of Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign. The album came out on February 10, 2024, through YZY, West’s brand, and features a huge variety of guests, some heavy-hitting contributors including Freddie Gibbs, YG, and Chris Brown.

After several pushbacks and grueling rollout, the production—the majority of the album was handled by West himself and Ty Dolla $ign, who pulled in a roster of popular producers—marries hip-hop, R&B, and trap with cuts of gospel and industrial. Stepping back from West’s previous works and their pervasive themes of religion, Vultures 1 dips into personal controversies and nameless themes of fame, money, and relationships. The album received mixed reviews—praised for its production and Ty Dolla $ign’s contributions, but it has been under heavy criticism for controversial lyrics. It hit number one on the US Billboard 200 and was certified gold and silver in New Zealand and the UK, respectively.

4. Vultures 2 (2024) (with Ty Dolla Sign, as ¥$)

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Tracks

  1. Slide
  2. Time Moving Slow
  3. Field Trip
  4. Fried
  5. Isabella
  6. Promotion
  7. 530
  8. Dead
  9. Forever Rolling
  10. Bomb
  11. River
  12. Forever
  13. Husband
  14. Lifestyle
  15. Sky City
  16. My Soul

The second studio album by American hip-hop supergroup —, “Vultures 2,” was independently released on August 3, 2024, through West’s YZY brand, enlisting Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign. The LP includes guest features from the likes of Playboi Carti, Don Toliver, Kodak Black, West’s daughters North and Chicago, and more, reflecting on money, fame, and love. The highly anticipated album received mixed reviews, with many critics indicating it had an unfinished sound to it and that the recording also had AI involvement. The surprise release, delayed from its original date, was followed by updates and a planned world tour.

All Kanye West Tours in order by Year

Kanye West has given many visually and musically groundbreaking performances in recent memory through his tours. From “The School Spirit Tour” in 2004, Kanye provided fans with a collegiate-themed extravaganza, complete with LED screens and both hip-hop and piano performances. This was followed by the “Touch the Sky Tour” in 2005, where, despite last-minute changeovers, Kanye refines his stage show with live string sections and dynamic video backdrops. But the high point had to be 2008’s “Glow in the Dark Tour,” thematically sci-fi, with its sprawling stage design of glowing monsters and futuristic visuals.

In 2011-2012, the “Watch the Throne Tour” with Jay-Z was not only the highest-grossing concert tour that year but the highest-earning tour in hip-hop history. In 2013, his “Yeezus Tour” had the most theatrical stage design to date—a mountain made of LED screens, nude actors, and performance pieces that left much to be desired. Lastly, the “Saint Pablo Tour” had a state-of-the-art floating stage in 2016 but was cut short by West’s personal issues. Each of these tours was a growing phase for Kanye West as a performer and showcased his interest in exploring new frontiers in live performance.

Here is the List of Kanye West Tours in order by Year:

Headlining tours:

  1. School Spirit Tour (2004)
  2. Touch the Sky Tour (2005–2006)
  3. Glow in the Dark Tour (2008)
  4. Watch the Throne Tour (with Jay-Z) (2011–2012)
  5. The Yeezus Tour (2013–2014)
  6. Saint Pablo Tour (2016)

Supporting tours:

  1. Truth Tour (with Usher) (2004)
  2. Vertigo Tour (with U2) (2005–2006)
  3. A Bigger Bang (with The Rolling Stones) (2006)

Conclusion:

One could say that a great look into the innovation of Kanye West and the continuous development of style in his music is well represented when one goes through his discography. From the groundbreaking content of The College Dropout to the provocative themes of Ye and Jesus Is King, every album becomes a diary entry of what West was going through during some period in his life, both artistically and personally. His involved collaboration projects and some fresh drops, such as Vultures 1 and Vultures 2, make a further case for his versatility and influence in music and style. With his discography gone through chronologically, it becomes evident how huge an impact Kanye West has had on hip-hop and popular culture.

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