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Kanye West

Week 12 of 2024




Kanye West

Kanye West, a prominent figure in the music industry, is once again in the spotlight with the success of his joint single "Carnival" with Ty Dolla $ign. Also featuring Rich the Kid and Playboi Carti, the song has skyrocketed to the top of the charts, making a significant impact on both the TikTok Billboard Top 50 and the prestigious Billboard Hot 100.

One of the notable achievements of "Carnival" is its dominance on the TikTok Billboard Top 50, where it debuted at an impressive No. 5 position and later claimed the coveted No. 1 spot. This milestone marked the first time that Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign, and Rich the Kid had achieved a No. 1 ranking on this chart since its launch in September 2023.

The success of "Carnival" didn't stop there, as the track also made its way to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, climbing from the second position to claim the No. 1 spot. This achievement solidified Kanye West's status as a trailblazer in the music industry, with the rapper becoming the first ever to top the Hot 100 in three distinct decades: the 2000s, '10s, and '20s.

"Carnival" is not just a standalone hit but is part of the joint album "Vultures 1" released by Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign in February. The success of the album prompted the release of a sequel, "Vultures II", just a month later. The sequel has already shown potential for further success, proving the collaboration between Ye and Dolla $ign is a winning formula.

Kanye West is expected to conclude the "Vultures" series with Ty Dolla $ign by releasing a third album.

As Kanye West continues to make waves with his chart-topping hits, groundbreaking achievements, and creative collaborations, it is clear that he remains a formidable force in the music industry. From topping the charts to pushing boundaries with his music, Kanye West's influence and talent continue to shape the landscape of modern music, leaving an indelible mark for generations to come.

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KANYE WEST BIO

Being the son of a photojournalist and an English teacher, Kanye Omari West was properly raised in Chicago after his birth on June 8, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia. It was probably due to the influence of his parents, Ray and Donda West, that he gradually showed interest in poetry as well as visual arts. As he discovered a new attraction to music in his early teens, the boy started to spend most of the time harmonizing his rhyming skills with experimental beats produced through his keyboard. Under the guidance of the renowned Chicago producer, NO I.D., he afterwards uniquely created his own style which relies on the use of sped up vocal loops and sweeping strings. A promising chance to break into music industry approached in 1998 when Jermaine Dupri used one of Kanye's beats on his album entitled "Life in 1472." The unusual rhythm satisfyingly caught the attention of the hip-hop community, marking his initial success. » more