kanye west graduation album cover artist

West was particularly inspired by Irish rock band U2 and sought out to compose anthemic songs that could operate more efficiently in large stadiums and arenas. The album's artwork was designed by Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami.

The album was primarily produced by West with assistance from DJ Toomp, and features guest contributions from artists including Mos Def, Dwele, T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Chris Martin of Coldplay and John Mayer on the bonus track “Bittersweet Poetry”. Graduation is the third studio album by American hip hop musician Kanye West, released in 2007 on Roc-A-Fella Records. Jon Brion, Warryn 'Baby Dubb' Campbell, The Carter Administration (exec.), Mike Dean, DJ Toomp, Eric Hudson, Kyambo 'Hip Hop' Joshua (exec.), Brian Miller, Nottz, Plain Pat, Gee Roberson (also exec.), Kanye West (also exec.) 2005-2007 at Sony Music Studios (New York City, New York), The Record Plant (Hollywood, California), Ape Sounds (Tokyo, Japan), Henson Recording Studios (Hollywood, California), Doppler Studios (Atlanta, Georgia), Chalice Studios (Los Angeles, California), The Durt Factory Studio (Norfolk, Virginia), Legacy Studios (New York City, New York), Ocean Way Recording (Hollywood, California), Chung King Studios (New York City, New York), Avex Studio (Honolulu, Hawaii), Fever Recording Studio (North Hollywood, California), Abbey Road Studios (London, England) and Ocean Way Recording (Hollywood, California)

Kanye west graduation album cover artist