Kanye West Releases Surprise New Album

US rapper Kanye West has surprised fans with the release of a new compilation – less than a week before he's scheduled to release another studio effort.

West, whose fourth album '808s and Heartbreak' comes out on November 24th, has officially endorsed a new compilation of remixes of his own songs.

'Sky High', which is available as a stream and via various blogs, includes remixes of 'Stronger', 'Flashing Lights' and new single 'Love Lockdown'.

As previously reported, '808s and Heartbreak', which sees West favour singing over rapping, was cautiously welcomed by fellow hip-hop star 50 Cent earlier this week.

West completed the UK leg of his Glow in the Dark UK tour in Manchester last night (November 17th).

(by Jason Gregory)

 Katy Perry, Kanye West Perform 'ET' On American Idol (22.04.2011)

 Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Royal Wedding Make Time's 100 Most Influential List (21.04.2011)

 Kanye West, Wiz Khalifa 'Face Off' Over Amber Rose (20.04.2011)

 Kanye West's Academic Charity Closes (20.04.2011)

 Kanye West Coachella Performance 'One Of The Greatest Ever' (19.04.2011)

 Kanye West, Chemical Brothers To Play Big Chill Festival 2011 (18.04.2011)

 Kanye West Closes Coachella Festival 2011 (18.04.2011)

 Beyonce To Be Joined By Jay-Z, Kanye West, Chris Martin At Glastonbury Festival 2011? (14.04.2011)

 Kanye West And U2's Bono Record Song 'Skyscrapers' Together (13.04.2011)

 Kanye West To Play Oya Festival 2011 (06.04.2011)

 Kanye West To Release 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' Scarf Collection (05.04.2011)