These videos explore the creation and cultural impact of the song, including lyrical breakdowns and Pharrell's early reaction to the track: How Kanye's "Through The Wire" Was Made YouTube · Digging The Greats
The song famously uses a "chipmunk soul" style—a sped-up, pitch-shifted sample of Chaka Khan's "Through the Fire". Through The Wire
Before this, Kanye was primarily seen as a producer; the song proved he could lead as an artist and paved the way for his debut album, The College Dropout . These videos explore the creation and cultural impact
In October 2002, Kanye fell asleep behind the wheel and survived a head-on collision that shattered his jaw in three places. Through The Wire