Narrator's Journey in Music Industry

The speaker shares their journey in the music industry, starting with playing piano on Lauryn Hill's album in 1998. They describe their efforts to build a career by performing in local clubs and collaborating with various producers. A significant turning point was meeting Kanye West, which led to collaborations that boosted their visibility. This partnership eventually helped them secure a record deal with Sony and release their debut album, 'Get Lifted,' in 2004. The speaker reflects on their ongoing professional relationship with Kanye West, highlighting mutual respect and creative synergy.

What was the first major album the narrator played on?

• Get Lifted

• The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

• College Dropout

• The Score by the Fugees

Which university was the narrator attending when they first worked with Lauryn Hill?

• University of Chicago

• University of Pennsylvania

• New York University

• Harvard University

What was the narrator's strategy to build their music career before getting a record deal?

• Focusing on online music platforms

• Collaborating with international artists

• Releasing independent albums

• Performing in local clubs and forming bands

Who introduced the narrator to Kanye West?

• A family member

• A college classmate

• A fellow musician

• A music producer

How did the collaboration with Kanye West impact the narrator's career?

• It caused a temporary pause in their career

• It helped them gain recognition and work with other artists

• It resulted in a change of music genre

• It led to a decline in their music career

In what year did the narrator sign with Sony?

• 2000

• 1998

• 2004

• 2006

What was the title of the narrator's first album released under Sony?

• Graduation

• The College Dropout

• Late Registration

• Get Lifted

How did the narrator describe their initial relationship with Kanye West?

• As distant acquaintances

• As a professional relationship that developed into a friendship

• As close friends

• As rivals in the music industry

What does the narrator believe about Kanye West's role in music?

• He is no longer relevant

• He is primarily a performer

• He is one of the most important creative minds in music

• He is a minor figure in the industry

What aspect of their relationship with Kanye West does the narrator emphasize?

• Their frequent disagreements

• Their mutual respect and continued collaboration

• Their competitive nature

• Their shared interest in sports