Fans in Total Awe as a Long Lost Tape of the Early Recording of Kanye West Resurface Over the Internet

Published 05/14/2023, 2:30 PM EDT

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Not reliable when it comes to public speaking, but Kanye West is still one of the most celebrated musicians. The influence he made on the hip-hop genre is a treasure for the 21st century. From receiving several prestigious awards to becoming the wealthiest rapper in the world, he has lived in glorious times. Though the fashion mogul is having a hard time, his music lives on with worldwide fans who keep on cherishing it over social media.

Recently, a diehard fan of the ‘Donda’ singer posted a recording from 1993 when he was young. The user also revealed that this is a demo tape called ‘State of Mind’, which Ye created with his friend Ernest. Many might be surprised to know that this song is way older than the time he started producing records.

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Hearing the recording fans are going gaga over the Atlanta-based record producer that he started all this with sheer passion. Now, 30 years later, he is called a genius and has the same voice he did before.

While others are comparing his voice to 90s musician Q Tip and Souls of Mischief.

It has been a long time since the Praise God singer launched something new, as he is already surrounded by controversies and his recent business adventures. However, speculation about a new album named Man Across the Sea is taking over the internet.

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Meanwhile, this resurfaced clip has reminded us of the time when the 45-year-old rose to stardom after dropping his college. For people who don’t know about how he entered this glamorous industry, we have covered all the important details below.

The beginning of the career of iconic rapper Kanye West

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It might be shocking for many that apart from being an artistic genius, Kanye West was a bright student. Receiving a scholarship, the ex-billionaire attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago. Shortly after that, he was transferred to Chicago State University, where his mother used to teach. However, when he saw that studies are not allowing him to focus on music, he dropped out.

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With the help and guidance of his friend Eugene McNair Jr., he started following his passion in 1998. The singer created many records for other musicians and by the end of the 1990s; he had produced records for Eminem, Raekwon, and Foxy Brown. Soon after that, he became popular in the music industry and ruled the hearts of millions of music lovers.

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What do you think about his music? Let us know your views in the comment section.

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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