Why The College Dropout is so Relatable

[@mintrommovies]

Thank you guys so much for watching. What does The College Dropout mean to you?

[@lenydrake1716]

The College Dropout is more than an album to me, it is the tale of how the dream of a young man came to fruition through hard work and determination. It truly is an inspiring story that pushes you to get on the grind towards the place where you desire to be in life, it pushes you to get past your low self-esteem and speak up against the people and the things that are holding you down. It is a defiance to all of the people that didn't believe or straight up ignored Kanye's rapper asprirations, it is a testament to how nobody can get between him and his objectives. Kanye decided to stay true to himself and produce the album he had envisioned, it is just a great and motivating story of success against all the odds. The album is connected to the issues of real life and real people, it talks to the listener and is very relatable to the young mids (and old, because why not?) of yesterday, today and tomorrow.

[@HeyItsSkyYT]

College dropout reminds me of not listening to social norms and defying the odds

[@fettywapsmissingeye]

Honestly, the college dropout and odd future have literally changed my life, teaching me to be myself, telling me I’m not alone.

[@ppppppppp64]

Because that’s literally what it was lol

[@ianthefifth7790]

I listened to Kanye West when I lost my tech job and became a pizza delivery driver, I listened to Kanye West when I bounced back and became a photographer for a living, and I listened to Kanye West when covid hit and couldn't do it for awhile, and everytime I couldn't pay my bills. And I felt powerful every time. The college dropout is my favorite album. Next to Late Registration. When I feel terrible I can motivate myself with Kanye West.

[@frontporchmint]

Let's get this bread and survive this crap.

[@bambaking6265]

Edd?

[@staigenerator2949]

Funny how it’s Yeezus for me, that album is my spirit animal

[@Jeandiel_LJD]

same

[@triroa]

I love TCD because it fills me with joy and makes me laugh. That’s why I love Kanye- he’s unashamed of who he is and isn’t afraid to say something “stupid.” Man is my hero

[@al3xander353]

Yooooooo

[@al3xander353]

Deep iFunny check

[@thewitless808]

this comment aged horribly but same

[@blatentredditstealer7170]

I think the coolest song on the album is spaceship. because he really got that spaceship

[@trevorlei4096]

Might be one of my fav all time kanye songs ‼️

[@BatataPotato1945]

@@trevorlei4096 Oh, yes!

[@AB3L30NE]

Nah Spaceship is the BEST song he ever put out.

[@wonzaga2643]

The college dropout to me is following your dreams and not giving a fuck what the people that doubt you say it’s the reason i’m going to school to study music and begin my own musical journey

[@carlobragagnolo8640]

The college dropout for me is the musical representation of the quote "If you are a kanye west fan you're a fan of yourself"

[@jacksondeer9741]

It is the start of a legacy. That’s why I say it’s the best rap album of all time and his best album of all time. We learned how he was a perfectionist and needed everything to be perfect and we saw the start of the cocky legend that everyone loves.

[@roccorelstab1478]

@@samgalindo it’s his own opinion let him be

[@furrychiefkeef2454]

Nah its the best album

[@DoktorSkipper]

“About to the break the rules, but don’t tell anybody” good video

[@MindFuzzUSUnofficial]

The College Dropout was the first rap album I really dove into and I fell in love with hip hop. I learned about the cleverness of hip-hop in its ability to create amazing metaphors while also rhyming and flowing with the beat. So many DAYUMMM moments on Kanyes albums

[@blade7506]

same!!

[@_d.v.j.l_2624]

COLLEGE DROPOUT WILL BE MY FAVORITE ALBUM EVER TILL THE DAY I DIE. People don’t really grasp how much this album changed everything. So much topics and subject matter all rolled into one album while still telling a unique story that stood out so drastically from other major hip hop artist at the time. No other album motivates and inspires me as much as this album. Thank you so much for this amazing video.

[@banana8949]

Graduation is a great mix about all his life and albums and I think it’s better

[@_d.v.j.l_2624]

@@banana8949 graduation my second favorite

[@_d.v.j.l_2624]

@@banana8949 overall graduation has better quality but TCD is and always will be my personal favorite

[@Ef-Eff]

Spaceship was always my favorite, it really spoke to the experience of working just to live while still having much larger aspirations for the future. Great video.

[@inzodarello7251]

This album made me skip college 😅

[@chillhomie7]

same, was it a good decision...... find out on the next episode of dbz

[@pulluponkhaleeq]

now beat that!

[@inzodarello7251]

@@pulluponkhaleeq 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Elvis-qc2ou]

@@chillhomie7 is it the next episode yet?

[@InheritTheField]

This album helped turn my uni failure into success in business. 2002-2003 I was angry af w myself because of failing lawschool. I was surrounded by lots of ‘friends’ who reinforced my negative self image and fed off of that. When this album came out it was perfectly timed. It put me on a path I would’ve never found otherwise. I really do feel it can bring out the winner out of someone that’s not supported by their environment.

[@LeonardoCastro-ep1xq]

I can relate to TCD a lot man, i guess thats why i love it so much

[@mintrommovies]

Yeah there’s always a track that relates to something you’ve gone through this week

[@heyousrew6458]

Currently thinking about the Philosophy of Dropping out and Success. Tech entrepreneurs etc. and this popped up- love this about myself

[@Nicky-zz8np]

To me The College Dropout is the theme music to an adventure. My adventure into finding my place in society. I’m not aiming to change the world or even change someone. I just want to live a happy life that I can look back and be proud of when I reach my elder years. I believe Kanye’s ego is strong enough to become someone else’s confidence. That’s why I love his music.

[@mxtthewtxylor]

I feel ksg is his most relatable album in years

[@_mcNeill]

As a 15 year old kid who’s gonna have to start making money in less than 6 months, I see The College Dropout as a piece of advice for what’s to come in my life. In fact, I feel like that would be a good way to describe the majority of his discography.

[@staigenerator2949]

You start?

[@AB3L30NE]

Its just real hip hop. Spaceship, Through the Wire, Never Let Me Down, All Falls Down, Last Call, Family Business, Jesus Walks, Two Words, We Don't Care, and Slow Jamz are just perfect

[@cuyxjrplays]

College dropout reminds of how hard life is and the experiences life gives u throughout the journey.

[@leob1]

college dropout taught me to take it easy, care less about the challenges i face in life and just take them on. it was my first kanye album i listened to and it changed me forever

[@JStack]

College dropout to me is like me listening to my misguided youth again. From the manic highs to manic lows to grinding it out with dreams of grandeur while taking out trash during grave shift at Carl’s Jr. what you said about it being honest is so true, I don’t listen to it and think of parties where it was playing, I play it and literally feel like I was in that time again emotionally.

[@brunoo.dejesus]

TCD always gets me in the mood to get my work done and just be productive

[@cfrost1505]

The college dropout backs up my belief that i can succeed, I don’t need to follow a straight line to reach my aspiration, each part of life add to my aspiration, I am a person, I am not perfect and not everything will be perfect, so the least i could do is try and turn that negativity into positivity.

[@yellaboy2617]

In 2003, I stumbled upon the story of Emmett Till, and it traumatized me; I was the same age then as he was when he was killed. For a while, I dwelled on it by myself, and thought nobody else knew about it but me. To hear Kanye mention him on "Through the Wire" resonated with me, and is one of the things I remember most about the album.

[@lilsproke4017]

My mother bought this album rip mrs. Sheila Ann she loved the young Kanye I was blessed to be able to listen to it at a young age kinda gave me my taste

[@swishersweet5219]

Rip to your mother, she watching you from above. Keep making her proud!

[@tayetiwoni]

Great video. Kanye is a self empowerment artist. If you follow him through the years, you will see why he is one of the greatest artist of all time. Everybody doubted him but he kept going despite the people laughing at him, talking behind his back, etc. even Jay-Z didn’t believe in him. Now he has surpassed his own idol. How many people can say that? Kanye is an example of what happens when you believe in yourself unconditionally. if you believe in Kanye, you believe in yourself

[@CalvinHillMusic]

I was involved in a fatal car accident 2 years before I ever took the time to listen to Kanye. But ever since I did I’ve literally listened to him almost every hour of the day.

[@MasterEth]

I've never listened to college dropout. This video changes that. Thank you

[@mintrommovies]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@MasterEth]

@@mintrommovies UPDATE: Dang it was good! I loved it!

[@ipman127]

@@MasterEth have you listened to Late Registration as well?

[@veezyg8816]

You should make a video about the kids see ghosts. “Why Kids See Ghosts Is So Healing” or something along those lines

[@pinata3399]

well, you got your wish, check his uploads

[@phinnyouchoobs]

I've always enjoyed your Kanye album analyses, so when the Mintrom Movies change was announced I was gonna be strictly movies. I'm glad to see this isn't the case. Thank you so much for making this!

[@mintrommovies]

I feel kinda freeeeee lol

[@Stevengiraldooo]

The album is an uplifting look at success

[@chickfilaluvverrrr1773]

The college dropouts meaning to me is very important, it represents “the good old days” but instead of making you remember the good old days, it reminds you there could be better days ahead.

[@jackgreenfield9645]

This album means so much to me cuz he's my favorite rapper of all time and even tho its not my favorite of his it feels the rawest and most like a peer or friend speaking to you than a full blown famous rapper. This album also has a connection to me cuz it was released 2 days before I was born (not to be so young)

[@hiyihiyiscarantinlo2576]

Tcd will always be my favourite album because of what it did for my musical taste I used to listen to music passively but from the moment the first track played I knew that I was in for something good but I didn’t realise it would take me from a passive music listener to a music lover and continuing through Kanye’s discography just strengthened that. Even if I hear albums that are objectively better I know they’ll never have the same place in my heart as this one. However it also made me more socially aware and me think about topics I’d never contemplated at that point in my life.

[@dre4772]

this album, for me, is turning tragedy to triumph. it’s reminding you that you can turn the worst scenarios into the greatest outcomes. one of, if not, my favorite albums of all time.

[@blizyon30fps86]

Nice “turning tragedy to triumph make music that’s fire spit my soul through the wire”

[@billybobberton1984]

I was forced to go to college as yet another way to "prove" that my abusive parents were THE BEST parents. I put this album on the MOMENT I walked out the doors of that fuckin' college and started a new life away from those people. I still look back on that fondly c;

[@JuansMemories]

This album always makes me feel good, like I’m a kid and I could take on any challenge. Legendary shit

[@johnnyneptune2730]

The college dropout is my favourite album and is loved by so many people because it represents the story of the underdog. Through all the trials and tribulations, with hard work and dedication, anyone can make it.

[@notswervo]

college student working at gap with spaceship on repeat 😤

[@santiagocuesta6428]

This album changed Hip-Hop forever. I love it.

[@tru2thastyle]

It’s just good music. Honestly, that’s it. I love it!

[@mastermindmartialarts]

It's a catchy album with heart, which is why it works so well.

[@siddhantsingh4016]

it reminds me of me not knowing what to do and being forced to study what THEY want

[@oliverpiers6603]

Discovered it in moments, first listened when I was 13, at 16 now know the whole thing, but so many poignant “first time” moments were soundtracked by that album. I can’t listen to ‘Last Call’, ‘We Don’t Care’ or ‘Never let me Down’ without vivid memories of recent history, just a few years ago, but to me seems like eras ago, all underlined with the College Dropout.

[@newgameplusftw7036]

Idk what it is about this album but if I ever have anything creative I want to do and I’m lacking inspiration, I play College Dropout and it unlocks everything

[@NiallBailey-q8e]

I love TVs because I’m only 15 and it speaks to my fears of growing up but unlike most music it does it in a comedic way which doesn’t make you depressed

[@christophercisneros3549]

College dropout defined my childhood and taste in music it make happy just listening to it

[@evilla3123]

This channel is so good! Can’t believe it’s so small... you’re about to blow up, keep up the good work!

[@Caesar_Online]

Every time I come across these videos I just want to listen to Kanye's entire discography again! I've heard his story numerous times now, but every time from a different perspective which makes it more and more fascinating and inspiring!

[@tyrellbushyhead4936]

FAM. YOU FIRST LISTENED TO THIS ALBUM ON A BUS?....WHAT?

[@aydendunnfilmmusic]

The College Dropout means upbeat tracks that can get me through the day or can make me think when I sit down and listen to the lyrics. The energy and style of this whole album is unmatched.

[@40yearoldman]

This came out right as I was about to drop out. Didn't feel so alone.

[@skt_05]

The song all falls down is like being famous but for what

[@niccole3542]

I remember watching the music video for All falls down which was one of my favorite songs on college dropout and seeing Kanye being put through that x-ray conveyor belt scared me at 5 years old and assumed everyone had to go through that at the airport.

[@Eezy04]

‘The College Dropout is a mindset’ - too true

[@bioof4]

Ive loved this album for a long time but its important to me because when life feels incomplete or like youre missing something the album gives you the inspiration to go out there and create what you want in life. Its honest about itself and life as a whole, I graduated hs last year this is a huge help in transitioning to "the real world". Its amazing, it makes you feel invincible, but above all else the music fuckin slaps.

[@olay4520]

During my senior year of highschool I loved Kanye but I got into a car accident in the mountains and had to work 12-15 hour days so I could afford to fix my car while also studying for exams and whatnot. I started walking to work bc no car and listening to spaceship on my walk home had me feeling a different type of way. The whole experience was a positive thing because I appreciate everything so much more now and have an understanding of the value of everyday habits.

[@JLektro]

Early Kanye will always be in rotation in my playlists. This Album... Late Registration. Legendary Albums imo. I can relate just being from Chicago.... hearing all the Chicago references.... hearing the songs in rotation all the time growing up, the production, hearing everybody vibe to the songs in the Chicago summers.... got memories for days. I also grew up not too far from where Ye grew up, then he collabs with Chance the Rapper, whom I went to high school with who's lyrics I can also relate to.

[@Johncllctn]

To me, College dropout is a special album, not because of any personal relation to it, but rather because i get goosebumps and feel nostalgic (idk why i wasn't even around when it dropped, i was just 1 year old in 2004) seeing how kanye evolved over the years, for the better and for worse. I'm very well ,,acquainted'' with the ,,new'' kanye, i grew up on the 2010-now era and he was always someone i knew very well, musically speaking. I always saw him as this ,,genius'', who always presented himself in a ,,godlike'' image. But once i discovered this album right here for myself, my whole picture of kanye completely changed and I saw who he was before that, and to some extent, who he still is today. College dropout is his most relatable album because it's his most human album imo. It's so dearing seeing someone start off their career, not like how we would do it nowadays, but exactly how everyone WOULD do it around that time and era. It's just crazy to me to think about how much of a mainstream ,,god'' he would become in the music-sphere later on and seeing how in a way even ,,small'' but so special he was when he started out. It's really sad to see his political views on the world as of me speaking rn, but his music will forever be what it always has been. A genius presentation of feelings and ideas.

[@mintrommovies]

Damn couldn’t have said it better myself ❤️

[@R1ester]

@@mintrommovies damn this vid is 1yr ago and you're replying. You're active

[@Kingrange]

i first listened to it last year as a senior in hs and the topic change my thought on adulthood / college / and getting my first job

[@peter-paulkutschlojenga7336]

I think it's lyrically his best album and that after MBDTF his lyrics became worse and his songs relied more on producing.

[@DopeNotHere]

Honestly College Dropout related to me with the struggle .. I wanted to stunt but with what? Ain’t no cash and I’m already late or bills with overdrawn accounts. I think that’s why it hit different for me. Spaceships is one of my favorite songs from the album he dead said "If my manager insults me again,I will be assaulting him. After I fuck the manager up ,then I’ll shorten the register up." I felt that cuz managers be shady asf .. you need this money but it’s like if I fuck him up then shit I’ll make sure it counts! I genuinely felt that shit.

[@philipwrencher2941]

Top 5 album for me. Graduated high school. One of the albums I can listen straight through

[@meowraiu9157]

the college dropout is a really humbling and human album to me. it's kanye's at his most down to earth and it really brings me peace, especially family business. absolutely adore the music

[@Cat_90S]

Good artist bad rapper makes completely sense. Its his content, concepts, sampling beats, production that stand out. These albums arent really praised for their unique lyricsim or complexity.

[@waltercrockett5896]

One of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. It’s the one that I felt described my life!

[@tristoneverett6876]

There’s a difference between being a good artist and a good rapper

[@ericfrmsalem]

This album just makes me feel good when I’m going through the struggle. Just can help put the bean in my back when I’m letting the day to day stuff get in the way of being creative

[@gianna-xg2xe]

this album brings me so much joy

[@_AIAH_]

I bootlegged the album but I loved it so much I actually got me a real copy. That's how much I love this album

[@ZaidMGames]

I am here before you become successful - as you can see I am very biased against essay commentary and love it when people do it correct 👍

[@Hotlmao]

Whole album make me feel like a regular ass mf and i love it

[@staigenerator2949]

One of the most positive comment sections I’ve seen

[@DairangerSentai7]

4:32 That's the way Wordsworth made poems.

[@KaiGrad]

I remembered when I was about 10 and only knew Kanye for his shoes(his Yeezys). And I never viewed Kanye as a rapper. I remember when I first saw Kanye thinking what does he do and why is he so talked about. I knew the songs like gold digger and stranger and heartless but I never knew he made all of those. And when I got told he was a rapper I am like what? To me he never looked like a rapper. And this is why people probably did not want to sign him in his beginning of his career. And a couple years later I finally listened to Kanye. The first album I listened from Kanye was not TCDO and actually Graduation(my favorite album). And when I listened to Kanye it just shifted me into a different reality and that’s how good his music is. I have never have been much of a music fan but when I listened to Kanye it gave me a whole different mindset about music. It made me appreciate music more and I never realized how much music can touch someone like Kanye does to me. Kanye to me is someone who is not afraid of anything and speaks his mind even though it might not be the right thing to say he still has the balls to say it. He is my inspiration because of how he never gave up when he went through adversity and still managed to win at the end. Even though he has done many bad things in his life they will never make me hate Kanye because of what he has done to me.

[@xXDrppnssXx]

It reminds me of the feeling that you get when parents compare on graduation day

[@Historicutuber]

I remember the first time I heard this album on a road trip. It blew me away

[@underballbutter]

Timeless Classic Album.

[@BlueSpiceSpace]

I don't really know what I want to do with my life but it sort of gives me the vibe that things are gonna be OK and we all struggle with those thoughts "we're all self consicous i'm just the first to admit it"

[@toeless_ant7688]

2:49 man just referenced half the album in like 15 seconds

[@reecemcnamee4396]

The college dropout to me is about that you don’t have to do what society wants you to do or think or believe the way people want you too.

[@Keyonbartlett12]

Honestly bro, this was a well put together video. keep it up!

[@funnyman1563]

college dropout reminds me to make the best out of the good and bad

[@itsdoever]

This deserves way more than 3k views lol

[@Therealestcracker]

I listen to collage dropout and just think to myself this is about me but not at the same time

[@siuntee]

deserves more subs this is great and makes u think

[@JoachimFosse]

"He actually planned to release the album way sooner than he actually did" Hmm... I'm starting to see a pattern here 🤔

[@tominhaledhisfingers2468]

"You can't take that all in one time you gotta breathe"

[@theodorbrinch]

Like Kanye said in an interview "If you're a Kanye West fan, you're not a fan of me, you're a fan of yourself"

[@chance5226]

Kanye rapped his ass of on his first 3 album and stopped rapping as much cuz it didn’t matter anymore

[@Allucidia]

Came from skipper, you're talented.

[@m.m.g8788]

Listened to mostly 3, 4 songs on my 1st year in Varsity....Related to the rest of the album in my 2nd year, Where i questioned myself about my major, religion and my self worth....TCD is Truly a masterpiece..

[@toxicastigator]

I really don’t think it’s fair or accurate to say that Yeezus can be simplified as just “anger.” Anger is a key component sure, but it’s more about ego and relapse.

[@crvz7834]

ur channel is so underrated. I love ur videos keep up with the great content

[@hiphopheads_]

Ya boy OG College Dropout in the video shouts to you imma re upload it soon ran into sum copyright issues n shit dont worry itll be back up soon

[@quandaleswasson]

love this video, you're so underrated, keep it up

[@jdm0575]

I can see this channel becoming relatively popular. Keep grinding

[@benlackenby7583]

I feel like my beautiful dark twisted fantasy is his best album but I enjoy the college dropout the most, great video pal👍

[@Eezy04]

Spaceship was the first Kanye song I fell in love with