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| "Family Business" | |
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| Song by Kanye West | |
| from the album The College Dropout | |
| Released | February 10, 2004 |
| Studio | Record Plant (Los Angeles, California) Larrabee Sound North (Los Angeles, California) |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Length | 4:38 |
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| Producer(s) | West |
"Family Business" is a song by American rapper Kanye West, from his debut studio album The College Dropout (2004). It was released on February 10, 2004, however an earlier version of the song has been found on his 2001 demo tape.[1]
Composition edit
The track contains a piano riff that plays throughout the whole song, performed by Josh Zandman.[2] The track also has a sample of "Fonky Thang, Diamon' Rang" by The Dells. Its lyrics are about family and the importance of being close to them. Its stories are based on ones from West's own life, and also from Tarey Torae's.[3]
Critical reception edit
Justin Tinsley of Andscape called it "the perfect song from an imperfect Kanye West".[4]
Legacy edit
The track was sampled on Travis Scott's song, 90210.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Listen to a rare Kanye West demo tape from 2001". 2014-02-07. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ The College Dropout (Media notes). Kanye West. Roc-A-Fella Records. 2004.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Ahmed, Insanul. "15 Things You Didn't Know About Kanye West's "The College Dropout"". Complex. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ Tinsley, Justin (2024-02-10). "'Family Business' is the perfect song from an imperfect Kanye West". Andscape. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ Westlake, Wyatt (2023-04-04). "Kanye West's "College Dropout" Songs Ranked, Best to Worst". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-03-26.