Claim: Kanye West was a music producer.
Evidence: Kanye Omari West -LRB- -LSB- ˈkɑːnjeɪ -RSB- born June 8 , 1977 -RRB- is an American rapper , songwriter , record producer , fashion designer , and entrepreneur.
A record producer or music producer or track producer oversees and manages the sound recording and production of a band or performer 's music , which may range from recording one song to recording a lengthy concept album.