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)