What's the story behind Kanye's 'Through the Wire?

Like many of Kanye's songs, "Through the Wire" has lyrical references to many different stories: pop culture, the history of racism and the civil rights movement, and his own life. read more

Like many of Kanye's songs,"Through the Wire" has lyrical references to many different stories: pop culture, the history of racism and the civil rights movement, and his own life. read more

"Through the Wire" is the debut single by American rapper Kanye West. West wrote and recorded the song with his jaw wired shut after a car accident in October 2002. The song samples Chaka Khan's 1985 single"Through the Fire" and was released on September 30, 2003, as the lead single from his debut album The College Dropout (2004). read more