"Late Registration (Explicit Version) (2LP)" is the critically acclaimed second studio album by Kanye West, released in 2005 and now available as a double LP. This iconic record showcases Kanye's innovative approach to hip-hop, blending soulful samples with orchestral arrangements and thought-provoking lyrics. Featuring hits like "Gold Digger," "Touch the Sky," and "Heard 'Em Say," the album explores themes of fame, materialism, social issues, and personal growth. Universal Music Group, one of the world's leading music companies known for its diverse roster and high-quality productions, brings this essential piece of modern music history to vinyl collectors everywhere. Kanye West has established himself as one of the most influential artists in contemporary music; his debut album "The College Dropout" won multiple Grammy Awards and set new standards for creativity in hip-hop. With "Late Registration," he further cemented his legacy with groundbreaking production techniques and collaborations.
Producer:
Jon Brion, Just Blaze, Kanye West, Warryn Campbell
Late Registration really wants to be an album album, which makes all the more frustrating and undermining the fact that it mirrors the flaws of its predecessor: the glut and the stilted sequencing.