![]() So it’s precisely West’s singular place in hip-hop that will make or break “Graduation,” his third Def Jam album, due September 11. The argument could be made that West’s artistry, knack for hit-making and penchant for unpredictability make him one of hip-hop’s last rock stars. “That’s not atypical of Kanye,” Def Jam president and West mentor Jay-Z says. “That melody just hit me so hard,” West says when asked about the song’s inspiration. ![]() ![]() ![]() 47, the track is the top debut of the week on the Billboard Hot 100. “Stronger” samples Daft Punk’s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” and slows down the beat. Urban music lately has dabbled in electronic sounds, but West takes it a step further with the synth-heavy first single from his upcoming CD. Kanye West performs during the Live Earth New York concert in East Rutherford, New Jersey, July 7, 2007.
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