Through the Wire

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Through the Wire

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Debut single released by rapper Kanye West. The song's production features a sample of Chaka Khan's "Through the Fire." This kind of sampling would go on to be a staple in Kanye's productions. The song broke the top 20 of the Hot 100 chart.

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The song was recorded at  The Record Plant studio in Los Angeles. The song's lyrics were inspired by a car crash West was involved in.

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