The following list is a discography of production by Kanye West,an American rapper and record producer. It includes all of his work,as well as some of the music he produced and co-produced. The music is listed in sequential order by release date.
Michael George Dean is an American record producer,audio engineer,and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for his synthesizer-heavy instrumentation and audio mixing for high-profile music industry artists. Beginning his career in 1992,he was first credited on releases for Texas-based rappers such as Scarface,Willie D,and Geto Boys,although he has since worked with artists including The Weeknd,Beyoncé,Kanye West,Kid Cudi,Travis Scott,Jay-Z,Drake,Madonna,Selena Gomez,Playboi Carti,and Lana Del Rey,among others. As a non-performing lead artist,Dean has released five solo studio albums:4:20 (2020),4:22 (2021),Smoke State 42222 (2022),4:23 (2023),and 424 (2024).
"Off the Grid" is a song by American rapper Kanye West from his tenth studio album Donda (2021). The song features vocals from American rappers Playboi Carti and Fivio Foreign,with choir vocals performed by opera singer Justin Austin. It was released to US urban contemporary radio stations as the album's fourth single on November 30,2021.
Jordan Terrell Carter,known professionally as Playboi Carti,is an American rapper. An influential figure among his generation,he has contributed to the progression of trap music and its rage subgenre. He first signed with local underground record label Awful Records in 2014,and later signed with ASAP Mob's record label AWGE,in a joint venture with Interscope Records two years later. Carter gained mainstream attention following the release of his eponymous debut mixtape (2017),which peaked at number 12 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and spawned the Billboard Hot 100-charting singles "Magnolia" and "Wokeuplikethis".
The discography of American rapper Playboi Carti consists of two studio albums,two extended plays (EPs),three mixtapes,one promotional single,and 27 singles. Under the alias Sir Cartier,he began his career by self-releasing three mixtapes:THC:The High Chronicles (2011),Young Misfit (2012),and Sen$ation (2013). These early works helped shape his experimental sound and laid the foundation for his rise in the underground rap scene.
Donda is the tenth studio album by American rapper Kanye West. It was released by GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings on August 29,2021. The album features a broad range of guest performances from artists,including The Weeknd,Jay-Z,Marilyn Manson,Kid Cudi,Travis Scott,Lil Yachty,Baby Keem,Playboi Carti,Jay Electronica,Lil Baby,DaBaby,Roddy Ricch,Ty Dolla Sign,Fivio Foreign,Lil Durk,Pop Smoke,the Lox,Shenseea,Westside Gunn,Conway the Machine,and Young Thug,among others;as well as vocals from Chris Brown were also included prior to the album being updated. Its deluxe version features guest vocals from André3000,Tyler,the Creator,and KayCyy. West himself,as well as BoogzDaBeast,Dem Jointz,Mike Dean,and Ojivolta primarily helmed the album's production. West recorded much of the material at multiple locations in the summer of 2021,including Bighorn Mountain Ranch in Wyoming and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Maxie Lee Ryles III,known by his stage name Fivio Foreign,is an American rapper from New York. He first saw mainstream recognition for his 2019 single "Big Drip",which received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and spawned a remix featuring Lil Baby and Quavo. That same year,he signed with fellow New York rapper Mase's RichFish Records,in a joint venture with Columbia Records.
The discography American rapper Fivio Foreign consists of one studio album,three extended plays,one collaborative extended play and 30 singles.
B.I.B.L.E. is the debut studio album by American rapper Fivio Foreign. It was released on April 8,2022,through Columbia Records and RichFish. The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including Kanye West,Mike Dean,the Chainsmokers and Dem Jointz among others. It also features guest appearances from KayCyy,Quavo,Kanye West,Alicia Keys,Queen Naija,Coi Leray,Chlöe,A$AP Rocky,Lil Yachty,Lil Tjay,Yung Bleu,DJ Khaled,Vory,Polo G,Blueface,Ne-Yo,and The Kid LAROI.
"Tell the Vision" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke featuring fellow American rappers Kanye West and Pusha T from the former's second posthumous studio album,Faith (2021). West produced the song with Boogz,FnZ,Rico Beats,and SethInTheKitchen,while Jalil Peraza and Jess Jackson served as additional producers. A drill track,it samples a choir and Angie Martinez's ode to Pop Smoke. In the lyrics of the song,the rapper discusses his upbringing in Brooklyn and the struggles he experienced during this period.
"Hurricane" is a song by American rapper Kanye West and Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd featuring fellow American rapper Lil Baby,from the former's tenth studio album Donda (2021). The song features additional vocals from the Sunday Service Choir and KayCyy. It came from a jam session at Archwood Music Studio and was passed on by Chance the Rapper to West,who shared a preview in September 2018. The song was originally slated for inclusion on West's since scrapped album,Yandhi,and went through multiple reiterations prior to release,with the final version being debuted in July 2021. On August 8,2021,it was accidentally made available via certain streaming services before being pulled less than 24 hours later,but was officially released with the rest of the album on August 29,2021. It was also eventually sent to US rhythmic contemporary radio stations as the album's lead single on September 14,by GOOD Music and Def Jam. An R&B,hip hop,and pop jam with an atmospheric beat,it contains organs and bass.
"Moon" is a song by American rapper Kanye West from his tenth studio album,Donda (2021). The song includes vocals from fellow rappers Don Toliver and Kid Cudi. The production was handled by West and E.Vax,with co-production from BoogzDaBeast and DJ Khalil. Alongside the vocalists,all the producers wrote the song. It initially only had an appearance from Toliver,however Kid Cudi was included after the album's first listening event in July 2021. Lil Yachty sought the rapper's appearance by reaching out to Vory,who arranged it through contact with West. The song had been crafted by West before Toliver worked on it in 2021,differing largely from the initial recording on the final version. A tender ballad,it features riffs of electric guitar and lyrics from Kid Cudi about reflecting to better himself.
"Praise God" is a song by American rapper Kanye West from his tenth studio album Donda (2021). The song features vocals from fellow American rappers Travis Scott and Baby Keem. It also features additional vocals from West's late mother,Donda West,for whom the album is named. The song peaked at number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100,alongside reaching number 10 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and the top of the US Gospel and Christian Songs charts.
"Junya" is a song by American rapper Kanye West from his tenth studio album,Donda (2021). The song features vocals from fellow rapper Playboi Carti. Lyrically,the rappers pay tribute to Junya Watanabe and reference their watches made by him. The song's second part,"Junya pt 2",was also included on the album and features vocals from Ty Dolla Sign.
"Ok Ok" is a song by American rapper Kanye West from his tenth studio album,Donda (2021). The song features vocals from Lil Yachty and Rooga. Rooga recorded his verse after Lil Yachty at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2021. A second version was recorded under the title of "Ok Ok Pt 2",featuring vocals from Shenseea.
"Remote Control" is a song by American rapper Kanye West from his tenth studio album Donda (2021). The song,which features vocals from fellow American rapper Young Thug,was produced by West alongside Cubeatz,Digital Nas,Ojivolta,88-Keys,Mike Dean and Teddy Walton.
Donda 2 is a demo album by the American rapper Kanye West. Although unfinished,it was exclusively released on the Stem Player,with four songs made available on February 23,2022,and additional songs later included in updates,the first of which were added the following day. West began the recording and production of the album in early January 2022,continuing into the next month. It was preceded by the singles "Eazy" and "City of Gods",released in January and February 2022 respectively—both of which peaked within the top 50 of the US Billboard Hot 100.
Ojivolta are an American record production and songwriting duo,composed of Mark Williams and Raul Cubina. Their credits include production and co-writing for Kanye West,The Weeknd,Playboi Carti,XXXTentacion,Lil Nas X,Justin Bieber,Jon Bellion,and Halsey,among others.
"True Love" is a song by American rappers Kanye West and XXXTentacion. The song,which is a posthumous release for the latter,was originally included on West's demo album,Donda 2 (2022). For its single version,it was trimmed down by a minute and released by Columbia Records on May 23,2022 in promotion for XXXTentacion's posthumous compilation album,Look at Me:The Album—serving as its second single. A slow track that features synths,it finds West discussing his estrangement from his children,while XXXTentacion croons the hook. The song was written by its performers,while production was handled by West alongside Ojivolta,Mike Dean,and John Cunningham,each of whom are also credited as co-writers.
The 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards was a recognition ceremony that was held on October 4,2022,as the 17th installment of the BET Hip Hop Awards. The nominations were announced on September 12,2022. The awards were hosted by Fat Joe.
