| VH1 Storytellers | ||||
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| Released | January 5, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | February 13, 2009 | |||
| Venue | Sony Stages (Los Angeles) | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 64:34 | |||
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| Producer | Kanye West | |||
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VH1 Storytellers is the second live album by the American rapper Kanye West. It was released in CD and DVD formats on January 5, 2010, through Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. After West announced an appearance for the program of the same name, he performed the set at Los Angeles' Sony Stages on February 13, 2009. The performance premiered via VH1 on February 28, with parts of West's stories cut out due to time constraints.
Nine tracks were featured on VH1 Storytellers and West's performances of three tracks were added as bonus clips on its DVD, alongside his question-and-answer session. West mostly performed tracks from his previous two albums, Graduation (2007) and 808s & Heartbreak (2008). He freestyled about the stories of the tracks, referencing subjects like musical influences, American society, and the media. The album received generally positive reviews from music critics, who often praised West's performances. Reception of the rapper's speeches was more mixed, while a few reviewers commended his honesty.