Kanye West - Graduation (2007)
Kanye's third album ushered in the synth-pop rap era, outsold 50 Cent in a legendary chart battle, and changed the sound of hip-hop forever.
Released on September 11, 2007, Graduation marked a dramatic stylistic shift — stadium-sized synths, European electronic influences, and anthemic hooks replaced the soul samples of Kanye's earlier work.
Features Stronger (sampling Daft Punk's Harder Better Faster Stronger), Good Life (featuring T-Pain), Champion, and Flashing Lights. It debuted at number one, selling 957,000 copies in its first week and defeating 50 Cent's Curtis in a highly publicised chart battle.
Graduation won the Grammy for Best Rap Album and influenced an entire generation of artists who blended rap with electronic and indie music.
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