Watch the video for background on how it saved his career. We look back at Kanye West’s game-changing genius fifth album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, on its 10-year anniversary. The album remains one of the brightest spots in Kanye’s 20 year career. The project was immediately welcome with critical acclaim and featured standout verses from Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Raekwon, JAY-Z and many more. Ye also included a slew of producers, notably RZA, MIKE DEAN, Pete Rock and others. Kanye West’s 5th album 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' was the culmination of a year in exile after interrupting Taylor Swift during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. Kanye West, The World, Gil Scott-Heron, Bon Iver, John Legend, Selita Ebanks, Ken Lewis, Alicia Keys. The project was immediately welcome with critical acclaim and featured standout verses from Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Raekwon, JAY-Z and many more. See all of Dark Fantasy by Kanye Wests remixes. I had always heard the hits but it wasn’t until maybe a year ago that I downloaded and listened from start to finish to truly appreciate its brilliance. My pick for this week is My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by Kanye West. MBDTF was further proof that West was a musical genius. Hopefully this also keep s rap off the radar for a few weeks lol. 'All these people say Dark Fantasy was this album that was so good. Kanye West’s 5th album ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ was the culmination of a year in exile after interrupting Taylor Swift during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. Kanye West is the king of controversial opinions.