Uprising
Before becoming notorious rapper today, Kanye was primarily known in the music industry working as a ______
What is a producer?
The debut album of Kanye West
What is The College Dropout?
Kanye derived the name of his iconic fashion brand to describe the "spiritual energy" and design languange he wanted in his clothing, stemming from his name. What is his brands name?
What is "Yeezy?"
How many Grammy's has Kanye won?
What is 24?
Before starting his own label, Kanye was signed to major record label _____ who were initially hesitant to let him rap because they saw him as a producer
Who is Roc-A-Fella Records?
Often cited for its heavy emphasis on the usage of autotune, inspiring many other artists of the up and coming generation.
What is 808s and Heartbreak?
What company originally collaborated with Kanye in order to make Yeezy?
What is Adidas?
What is every album we DID mention during the presentation?
What is The College Trilogy, 808s and Heartbreak, Yeezus, Ye, Jesus is King, and Donda.
The mentor of Kanye during this time
Who is Jay-Z (Donda is also an accepted answer)
This 2010 Album is often cited as his masterpiece and features a heavy focus on visual art and maximalism
What is My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
This 2015 sneaker was the first low-top model released with Adidas and remains one of the most recognizable silhouettes in the world.
What is the Yeezy Boost 350?
What is every album we did NOT mention in my slideshow?
What is Watch The Throne, The Life of Pablo, Vultures 1, Vultures 2, and BULLY
The near fatal car accident in 2002 which left his jaw shattered. What hit single resulted from this accident?
What is Through The Wire?
This album often cited for its many features and a tribute album to Kanye West's late mother.
Who is Donda West?
This sub-aesthetic popularized by the Yeezy 700 model features thick, bulky soles and was a major shift away from slim, minimalist shoes.
What is the "chunky sneaker" aesthetic?
What is the name of the unreleased track that Kanye planned on releasing in the event he either retired or committed suicide?
What is "Never See Me Again?"
Where was Kanye born?
Where is, Atlanta (Chicago is NOT an accepted answer)
List all albums associated with the College Trilogy in order
What is, The College Dropout, Late Registration, Graduation?
In a 2013 interview, Kanye compared himself to Steve Jobs, Walt Disney and Michaelangelo, stating that Yeezy was not about sneakers but about breaking an "industry ceiling" that held black creatives back. What is this ceiling referred to as?
What is Ayaan/Riya's favorite Kanye song? (Only have to get one of them correct)
Ayaan: White Dress
Riya: Can't Tell Me Nothing