In " Crack Music ," West explores the impact of drugs on the Black community, while " Diamonds From Sierra Leone " critiques the blood diamond trade.
's debut, The College Dropout . Clocking in at 70:25, this 21-track sophomore effort was both a massive commercial success—selling 860,000 copies in its first week—and a critical landmark that solidified West's place in hip-hop history. Production: The Jon Brion Effect Kanye West Late Registration zip
The album includes iconic tracks like: