Today marks the 10-year anniversary of Kanye West‘s debut album College Dropout. What may be considered his best work to date, was a triumph for Yeezy and marked a change in Hip-Hop, one we see prevalent to this very day.
While most have been celebrating on social networks by quoting their favorite lines from the album or writing how much that album changed their life, Kanye also took the time to speak on what the album means to him via Twitter. No caps were needed for this one. He just let the heart speak his truth in a calm fashion.
Read what Kanye West had to say about his album below.
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“Ten years ago today we finally released what had been my life’s work up to that point: The College Dropout. I say “finally” because it was a long road, a constant struggle, and a true labor of love to 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. I am extremely grateful to each and every person along that road who helped, lent an ear, lent their voice, gave of their heart to that project, and to all the projects that followed, and are to come. I am honored and humbled by my fans, for the unwavering support and love over the past ten years. I wake up every day trying to give something back to you that you can rock to and be proud of. Ten years later I am still the same kid from Chicago, still dreaming out loud, still banging on the door. The doors may be heavier, but I promise you WE WILL BREAK THEM.“
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