Late Registration is the critically acclaimed second studio album by Kanye West and serves as the second installment in his iconic college trilogy, following The College Dropout and preceding Graduation. Released in 2005, the album showcases Kanye’s growth as a producer and lyricist, blending lush orchestration with sharp social commentary and personal introspection. Collaborating with composer Jon Brion, Kanye pushed the boundaries of hip hop by infusing the project with baroque instrumentation, soul samples, and a cinematic feel - a bold artistic leap that solidified his place as one of the genre’s most innovative voices.
My Thoughts on Late Registration
"Late Registration is a masterpiece of orchestration and storytelling. Kanye took everything great from his debut and elevated it - the production, the emotion, the ambition. I absolutely love it and how relaxing it is."
Tracklist
- Heard 'Em Say
- Touch The Sky
- Gold Digger
- Drive Slow
- My Way Home
- Crack Music
- Roses
- Bring Me Down
- Addiction
- We Major
- Hey Mama
- Celebration
- Gone
- Late