Kanye West I Listen to Me in the Car!

We got Kim's hubby arriving at LAX Friday, and he told our photog about his next album, which he was listening to on the way to the airport.

Kanye was super friendly ... which is becoming SOP.

He made it clear ... his album is great.  Fact is ... most people who say that are just blowing smoke.  In Kanye's case, he has a track record of awesome records, so he's probably right.