Sleeve M; Vinyl M. The College Dropout is Kanye West’s classic debut LP, introducing his signature sound—sped‑up soul samples, gospel choirs, rich strings, and hard-hitting drums. Standout tracks include the jaw-wired perseverance of “Through the Wire,” the bold retrenchment of “Jesus Walks,” the introspective anthem “All Falls Down,” and the silky crossover hit “Slow Jamz.” Released in  2004, it debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and won the Grammy for Best Rap Album, helping launch Kanye from behind‑the‑boards producer to superstar artist