What is the best Kanye West album of all time?

From soulful samples to abrasive experimentation, each album marks a radically different chapter. Pick your definitive Ye record!

1

The College Dropout

Kanye's soulful debut album that challenged hip-hop conventions with songs like Jesus Walks.

2

Late Registration

A lush, orchestral follow-up produced with Jon Brion featuring Gold Digger and Diamonds.

3

Graduation

A vibrant electronic-influenced album featuring Stronger and the iconic Takashi Murakami artwork.

4

808s & Heartbreak

A groundbreaking Auto-Tune-heavy album born from personal tragedy that influenced a generation.

5

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Kanye's maximalist masterpiece widely regarded as one of the greatest albums ever made.

6

Yeezus

An abrasive, industrial-influenced album that stripped hip-hop down to its rawest form.

7

The Life of Pablo

A sprawling, ever-evolving gospel-rap album reflecting Kanye's chaotic creative process.

8

ye

A confessional seven-track album recorded in Wyoming exploring mental health and family.

9

Jesus Is King

A gospel album marking Kanye's born-again Christian era with Sunday Service performances.

10

Donda

A sprawling tribute album to Kanye's late mother featuring 27 tracks of gospel-infused rap.