Ye, also known as YAY, was born Kanye Omari West on June 8, 1977. He is a multi-talented American artist, excelling as a rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. Growing up in Atlanta and Chicago, West initially made a name for himself as a producer at Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s. His distinctive production style, heavily influenced by old-school soul music, set him apart.
Transitioning to a solo career, West released his debut album ‘The College Dropout’ in 2004, receiving both critical acclaim and commercial success. This marked the beginning of a prolific music journey that included founding the record label GOOD Music and experimenting with various musical genres and styles. Throughout his career, West has been a trailblazer, pushing boundaries with albums like ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ and ‘Yeezus,’ which garnered widespread praise.