What’s it like to be number one? Ask Kanye West who heads into the upcoming Grammy Awards with 10 nominations, the most for any artist. With a almost forgotten style of hip-hop Kanye excelled over the past year with such hit songs as Jesus Walks,” “All Falls Down,” and “Through the Wire”, all of which remained a constant presence either through radio or television. “It’s overwhelming,” said West. ” It’s just been an amazing year for me, and I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to touch people with my music. To be honest, it’s even a bit scary, all this love from the fans and my peers and the academy. I’m working on my new album right now, and I want it to be something that’s just a special as The College Dropout.”
KANYE’s Total 2004 GRAMMY NOMINATIONS:
Album of the Year – The College Dropout
Album of the Year – Diary of Alicia Keys (producer)
Song of the Year – “Jesus Walks” (songwriter)
Best New Artist
Best R&B Song – “You Don’t Know My Name” (songwriter w/ Harold Lilly
And Alicia Keys)
Best Rap Solo Performance – “Through the Wire”
Best Rap/ Sung Collaboration – “All Falls Down” (w/ Syleena Johnson)
Best Rap/ Sung Collaboration – “Slow Jams” (w/Twista and Jamie Foxx)
Best Rap Song – “Jesus Walks” (songwriter)
Best Rap Album – The College Dropout
