From the photo archives: Kanye West

'The College Dropout'

"The College Dropout," released in February 2004, was a surprise hit, garnering near-universal acclaim from critics and spawning more hit singles like "All Falls Down" and "Jesus Walks." West, meanwhile, was grabbing nearly as much attention for his fashion sense as he was for his music, popularizing preppy fashions like polo shirts and crew-neck sweaters with hip-hop audiences.