Ten years ago today, Kanye West released his debut album, College Dropout. The story of his struggle to convince people that he was more than just a producer is now famous, and Kanye took to Twitter today to reflect on the album that started it all.
Ten years ago today we finally released what had been my life's work up to that point: The College Dropout.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014I say "finally" because it was a long road, a constant struggle, and a true labor of love
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014to not only convince my peers and the public that I could be an artist, but to actually get that art out for the world to hear.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014I am extremely grateful to each and every person along that road who helped, lent an ear, lent their voice,
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014gave of their heart to that project, and to all the projects that followed, and are to come.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014I am honored and humbled by my fans, for the unwavering support and love over the past ten years.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014I wake up every day trying to give something back to you that you can rock to and be proud of.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014Ten years later I am still the same kid from Chicago, still dreaming out loud, still banging on the door.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014The doors may be heavier, but I promise you WE WILL BREAK THEM.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 10, 2014