West has released five solo albums, all of which went platinum. All his albums have gotten critical acclaim and have received numerous awards. Except for the first one, all his albums have also topped the charts. West has had five songs with digital sales of over 3 million, including “E.T.,” “Stronger,” and “Gold Digger.” He is one of the best-selling digital artists of all time with sales topping 30 million. In 2011, he released a collaborative album with Jay-Z entitled “Watch the Throne.”