808s & Heartbreak has since been cited as a prominent influence on subsequent hip hop, and music, as a new wave of rappers, singers, and producers came to adopt aspects of its style and thematic content.Ĩ08s & Heartbreak by Kanye West.

Four singles were released to promote the record, including the hit singles ' and '. Despite varying responses from listeners, the album received positive reviews from most critics and was named one of 2008's best records in several year-end lists. His lyrics explore themes of loss, alienated fame, and heartache, while the album's production abandons conventional hip hop sounds in favor of a sonic palette, which includes prominent use of the titular drum machine.Ĩ08s & Heartbreak debuted at number one on the, selling 450,145 copies in its first week. Conceived in the wake of several distressing personal events, 808s & Heartbreak marked a major musical departure from West's previous records, instead featuring a sparse, sound and West singing through an vocal processor. West recorded the album during September and October 2008 at Glenwood Studios in and Avex Recording Studio in, with the help of producers, and others. ' Released: Ma808s & Heartbreak is the fourth by American producer and vocalist.

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