A rap of rebirth born from adversity
This shocking single was recorded while he was wired up after breaking his jaw in a traffic accident. The fusion of sampling and narrative shows his origins.
This debut single defined Kanye West's artistry. It skillfully samples Chaka Khan's "Through the Fire" and sublimates a tale of self-renewal into lyrics. Though the recording required limited lip movement, the rhythm and emotion of the words are beautifully conveyed. The soulful track and introspective message combine to create a new direction for hip-hop expression.
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4 TRACKS:
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Through The Wire (Radio Edit)
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Two Words (Radio Edit)
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Through The Wire (Instrumental)
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Video)
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Through The Wire
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Written-By - C. Wilson
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Written-By - C. Weil
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Written-By - D. Smith
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Written-By - D. Foster
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Written-By - K. West
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Written-By - L. Pridgen
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Written-By - L. Wilson
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Written-By - R. Wilson
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Written-By - T. Keane
