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The New Workout Plan by Kanye West was released in 2004 on The College Dropout. The track stands out for its humorous concept and satirical take on materialism and relationships, delivered over upbeat, sample-driven production.

It became one of the more distinctive songs from the album, showcasing Kanye West’s ability to combine humor, storytelling, and social commentary in his early work.
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#kanyewest #kanye #hiphop #rap #graduation by @expontina

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Kanye West performing Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen at Glastonbury Festival 2015 during his headline set. The moment stood out as he took on one of the most iconic rock songs on one of the biggest stages in the world.

It was a performance that got people talking, showing his willingness to cross genres and do things his own way on a global stage.
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#kanyewest #kanye #rap #queen #hiphop by @expontina

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Good Life by Kanye West featuring T-Pain was released in 2007 on the album Graduation. Built around an upbeat electronic sample and T-Pain’s hook, the track reflects the celebratory tone of the album as Kanye West marked his transition into global mainstream success during the late 2000s.
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Tyler, The Creator playing the drums. Before becoming known for his production, rapping and completely unique approach to music, Tyler has always had a strong interest in playing instruments and creating music himself.

You can hear that hands-on approach throughout his albums, where he’s heavily involved in the production and often builds songs from the ground up. Whether he’s behind the drums, piano or working on a beat, that side of Tyler is a big part of what makes his music sound so different.

#tylerthecreator #tyler #oddfuture #hiphop #musicarchive by @expontina

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In 2005, Steve Jobs brought Kanye West on stage at Apple’s September Special Event in San Francisco for a performance during the launch of the iPod nano. Kanye performed “Gold Digger” and “Diamonds from Sierra Leone” at the event, just as the iPod was becoming a huge part of how people listened to music.

It was a pretty unexpected crossover at the time, with one of the biggest names in hip-hop performing at an Apple event hosted by Steve Jobs. The iPod nano would go on to become one of Apple’s most recognisable iPod models, making this performance a cool snapshot of both music and technology in the mid-2000s.

#kanyewest #stevejobs #apple #kanye #ye by @expontina

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The Neptunes and N.E.R.D were a huge part of shaping the sound of the late 90s and 2000s. Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo produced some of the biggest records of the era, while N.E.R.D gave them a place to experiment with rock, funk, hip-hop and everything in between.

What made their sound stand out was how different it felt. The Neptunes could make a beat for almost anyone, but there was always something instantly recognisable about the production. With N.E.R.D, Pharrell, Chad and Shay Haley had even more freedom to experiment, creating music that still sounds different from anything else from that era.

#theneptunes #pharrelwilliams #pharrell #chadhugo #hiphoparchive by @expontina

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Sade has always had a sound that feels completely her own. Her music sits somewhere between soul, R&B, jazz and pop, but it never feels like she’s trying to fit into any one of them.

What makes Sade so timeless is how understated everything feels. Her voice, the production and the atmosphere all leave plenty of space for the music to breathe. Decades later, songs like “Smooth Operator”, “No Ordinary Love” and “By Your Side” still have the same feeling they had when they first came out.

#sade #sadeadu #soul #rnb #musicarchive by @expontina

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Lil Wayne talking about the importance of being yourself and not changing who you are just to make something work. His point is pretty simple: do what feels right to you, and if it doesn’t work out, then maybe it just wasn’t meant to.

It’s a mindset that fits a lot of Wayne’s career too. He built his own style, took risks with his music and never seemed too concerned with doing things the way everyone else was doing them. Sometimes things don’t work out, but that doesn’t mean you have to become someone else to make them work.

#lilwayne #wayne #hiphop #rap #hiphoparchive by @expontina

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Nas photographed by Chi Modu in his room in Queens, New York. Taken in the early 90s, the photo captures Nas before Illmatic had turned him into one of the biggest names in hip-hop.

There’s something special about the setting because this was the world Nas was coming from when he was writing and recording the music that would eventually become Illmatic. Just a young Nas in his room, long before the fame, with Chi Modu documenting a moment that would become part of hip-hop history.

#nas #chimodu #illmatic #hiphop #90shiphop by @expontina

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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian during one of the most recognisable celebrity relationships of the 2010s. They had known each other for years before they started dating in 2012, and their relationship quickly became a huge part of pop culture.

They were constantly around each other’s worlds, from fashion shows and red carpets to travelling, music and family life. Kanye also became closely involved with Kim’s fashion, while Kim appeared alongside him throughout some of the biggest years of his career.

#kanyewest #kimkardashian #kanye #ye #kimye by @expontina

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Jay-Z has been one of the biggest names in hip-hop for more than three decades. From Reasonable Doubt and the early Roc-A-Fella days to albums like The Blueprint, The Black Album and 4:44, his career has changed a lot while he’s remained one of the most recognisable figures in rap.

A lot of Jay-Z’s story is about longevity. He went from making music in Brooklyn and building Roc-A-Fella to becoming a major figure in music, business and fashion. His influence can be seen across hip-hop, from the artists he’s worked with to the people he’s helped bring into the industry.

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#jayz #hiphop #rap #rocafella #hiphoparchive by @expontina

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Kanye West doing a freestyle at a Power 106 show he headlined in Anaheim over 10 years ago. What started as a live performance turned into one of those moments where Kanye just kept going, giving everything he had to the crowd.

He ended up losing his voice after the show from how much he was performing and freestyling. It’s a pretty good example of how Kanye has always been willing to push himself on stage, even when it probably would’ve been easier to just stick to the set and call it a night.

#kanyewest #kanye #ye #hiphoparchive #liveperformance by @expontina

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