Kanye's third album sounded like a real slice of the future (and actually wouldn't seem out of place were it released tomorrow), an instantly captivating collection of carefully selected samples enhanced by his production wizardry. Undoubtedly his least traditional album in terms of remaining rooted in hip hop, Graduation boasts contributions and features from artists as varied as Daft Punk, Lil Wayne, Mos Def, and Coldplay's Chris Martin. Looking back, the LP represents a crucial transitionary period in West's career, while simultaneously boosting his profile into the stratosphere with help from catchy singles 'Stronger' and 'Homecoming'. Decade Defining Track: Stronger
