Question: What artist did Kanye West produce singles for that was supposed to use album beats produced by DJ Premier?
Context: Kolexxxion, is a collaborative studio album by renowned DJ/producer DJ Premier and rapper Bumpy Knuckles (a.k.a. Freddie Foxxx).  Most of the beats on the album (all produced by DJ Premier except "Word Iz Bond") are beats that were rejected by other artists, such as "B.A.P. (Bumpy And Premier)" (This beat was intended for Jay-Z's 2009 album The Blueprint 3, but by the time DJ Premier had sent it to him, it was too late for the beat to make the cut for the album), and "wEaRe aT WaR" (rejected by Immortal Technique) and "EyEnEvErPuTmY4cUsAwAy" (Premier had himself stated, on Hot 97.5 that he had, on several occasions, sent the beat for rapper Kanye West, but it never made the cut for any of his projects).  Some of the songs are previously released collaborations between the two.  There are only two guest stars on the album, which are Flavor Flav and Nas.  The album was released on March 27. "Sanctified" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Rick Ross, taken from his sixth studio album "Mastermind" (2014).  The song, produced by Kanye West, Mike Dean, and DJ Mustard, featuring guest appearances by rappers Kanye West and Big Sean.  It was written by the aforementioned rappers and producers and Betty Wright sang the hook.  "Sanctified" garnered critical acclaim from music critics, with most praising the production and Kanye West's appearance.  Despite not being released as a single, it is the highest charting song on "Mastermind" to date, debuting at number 25 on the UK R&B Chart, number 78 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 and number 99 on the Canadian Hot 100 upon the album's release. Graduation is the third studio album by American rapper Kanye West.  It was released on September 11, 2007, through Roc-A-Fella Records.  Recording sessions for the album took place during 2005 to 2007 at Chung King Studios, Sony Music Studios in New York City, at Chalice Studios and The Record Plant in Los Angeles.  It was primarily produced by West himself, with contributions from DJ Toomp, as well as Mike Dean, Nottz, Brian "All Day" Miller, Eric Hudson, Warryn Campbell, Gee Roberson, Plain Pat and Jon Brion.  It features guest contributions from artists, including Mos Def, Dwele, T-Pain, Lil Wayne, DJ Premier and Chris Martin of Coldplay.  The album's cover artwork was designed by Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami. Dark Sky Paradise is the third studio album by American rapper Big Sean.  It was released on February 24, 2015, by GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings.  The album features guest appearances from Kanye West, Drake, Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, Ty Dolla Sign, Jhené Aiko, PartyNextDoor, Lil Wayne, John Legend and E-40, while the production was handled by a variety of collaborators, including Key Wane, DJ Mustard, DJ Dahi and Kanye West, who also serves as the album's executive producer alongside Big Sean himself.  The album was supported by five singles: "I Don't Fuck with You" featuring E-40, "Paradise", "Blessings" featuring Drake, "One Man Can Change the World" featuring Kanye West and John Legend, and "Play No Games" featuring Chris Brown and Ty Dolla Sign. Tha Blaqprint is the second studio album by American hip hop recording artist Blaq Poet, released June 30, 2009 on DJ Premier's record label "Year Round Records" via "Fat Beats Records".  It features guest appearances by the also Year Round Records signed group NYGz and Nick Javas, Capone-N-Noreaga member N.O.R.E., Imani Montana, Lil' Fame from M.O.P., and the late Screwball member KL.  The album was entirely produced by DJ Premier, except for two tracks: "U Phucc’d Up", produced by Easy Mo Bee, and "Sichuwayshunz", produced by Gemcrates. Kanye Omari West ( ; born June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, fashion designer, and entrepreneur.  Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West briefly attended art school before becoming known as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, producing hit singles for artists such as Jay-Z and Alicia Keys.  Intent on pursuing a solo career as a rapper, West released his debut album "The College Dropout" in 2004 to widespread critical and commercial success, and founded the record label GOOD Music.  He went on to pursue a variety of styles on subsequent albums "Late Registration" (2005), "Graduation" (2007), and "808s & Heartbreak" (2008).  In 2010, he released his fifth album "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" to rave reviews from critics, and the following year he released the collaborative album "Watch the Throne" with Jay-Z.  West released his abrasive sixth album, "Yeezus", to further critical praise in 2013.  His seventh album, "The Life of Pablo", was released in 2016. Kanye West Presents Good Music Cruel Summer, commonly referred to as Cruel Summer, is a compilation album by recording artists of American record label GOOD Music, released on September 14, 2012, by the label and Def Jam Recordings.  American rapper Kanye West, head of the label, first revealed plans for a label collaborative album in October 2011.  The album produced four singles—"Mercy", "Cold", "New God Flow", and "Clique"—that charted on the US "Billboard" Hot 100.  The album features appearances from West himself, along GOOD Music signees Pusha T, Big Sean, Teyana Taylor, Cyhi the Prynce, Kid Cudi, John Legend, Common, D'banj and Malik Yusef, and also features contributions by GOOD Music affiliates 2 Chainz, Jay Z, Travi$ Scott and more.  Production on the album was primarily handled by members of GOOD Music's production wing, Very GOOD Beats, including West, Hit-Boy, Hudson Mohawke, Travis Scott and Lifted, among others. "The Game" is the first single from rapper Common's 2007 album "Finding Forever".  It was released to iTunes as a digital download on May 22, 2007.  It is produced by Kanye West, who samples "Tezeta" by Ethiopian jazz musician Seyfu Yohannes for the track's beat.  It utilizes O.C.'s "Half Good, Half Sinner" to construct one of his signature choruses, which is scratched by DJ Premier.  With its hard hitting steel drums, the beat is considered to be a throwback to 90's boom bap hip hop. Kiss the Ring is the sixth studio album by DJ Khaled.  It was released under We the Best Music Group, Cash Money Records, and Universal Republic Records on August 21, 2012.  The album was supported by the singles "Take It to the Head" which peaked at number 58 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 and "I Wish You Would" which peaked at number 78 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The album features guest appearances from Meek Mill, Ace Hood, Plies, Lil Wayne, T.I., Future, Kanye West, Rick Ross, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa, T-Pain, Scarface, Nas, DJ Premier, French Montana, Jadakiss, Birdman, 2 Chainz, Wale, Tyga, Kirko Bangz, Mavado and Mack Maine. DJ Premier Presents - "Get Used To Us" is a compilation album by American hip hop DJ and record producer DJ Premier.  The album was released on his Year Round Records on December 7, 2010.  It features collaborations from frequent DJ Premier's collaborators and a few new comers.  The album was well received by critics.
Answer: Jay-Z