Kanye West
Kanye West is an American producer and rapper (born June 8, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia). He began making beats and rapping circa 1996 when he formed the rap group GO GETTERS with Chicago natives GLC and Really Doe. He first gained nationwide popularity when he moved to New York and began producing tracks for popular artists such as Jay-Z, Twista, Mase, Talib Kweli and Alicia Keys. In 2004 he released his first solo album, The College Dropout, and has since released Late Registration (2005) and Graduation (2007). His current album, 808s & Heartbreak, includes the hits “Love Lockdown” and "Heartless". He is noted for his politically-charged rhymes and controversial behavior both inside and outside the realms of music.
West was born in Atlanta, Georgia where he lived with both of his parents. When he was three years old (as mentioned in “Hey Mama”) his parents divorced, and he and his mother moved to Chicago, Illinois. His father was Ray West, a former Black Panther who was one of the first black photojournalists at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and is now a Christian counselor. Kanye’s slate mother, Dr. Donda West, worked as a Professor of English at Clar...
2009-01-18 Chicago Music Awards
Established in 1982, the Chicago Music Awards honors the best in music and entertainment such from the windy city. This multi-cultural event features appearances and performances by a range of Chicago performers. Past stars include Daniel Barenboim, Curtis Mayfield, Kanye West, Chaka Kahn, Ramsey Lewis, The Chi-Lites, Von Freeman, Ricky Luis, Jimmy Damon, Frank Pisano and the Mighty Dells among others.
2009-01-23 John Legend
Grammy-winning multi-platinum recording artist John Legend reopens Bass Concert Hall with London-based emerging singer/rapper/songwriter Estelle appearing as John's special guest. The first artist signed to John's HomeSchool Records label, Estelle rocketed to #1 on the UK charts with her single "American Boy" and is featured on "No Other Love," a key track on John's new album EVOLVER. John Legend's upcoming tour dates mark the artist's first major concert series since his massively successful w...
2009-02-07 John Legend Live in Concert
John Stephens (born December 28, 1978) better known by his stage name John Legend, is a Grammy Award winning American soul singer, songwriter, and pianist. His debut studio album, the multiplatinum-selling Get Lifted, was released in late 2004, and features collaborations with rapper and producer Kanye West as well as Snoop Dogg. Get Lifted produced two singles: "Used to Love U" (US top 100, UK top 30) and "Ordinary People" (US and UK top 30). Legend has won five Grammy Awards. Prior to the rele...
